Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 676 g
ISBN: 978-0-470-11806-1
Verlag: Wiley
Having a network in your home increases work efficiency and minimizes confusion. If you want to set up a network in your home but you’re not quite sure where to start, then Home Networking for Dummies makes it easy for you to become your household’s network administrator. Now fully updated with information on the newest technology in networking available, this quick and to-the-point walkthrough will show you how to install Web connections in your entire home, whether by wires, cables, or WiFi. This resourceful guide illustrates: - Planning and installing your network
- The differences between Ethernet cable, phone lines, and wireless technology
- Configuring computer sharing
- Setting up and managing users
- Installing, managing, and troubleshooting the network printer
- Understanding UNC format, mapping drives, and traveling on the network
- Working with remote files
- Securing your network from viruses, spyware, and other baddies
Along with the basics, this book introduces fun ways to use your network, including sharing music, keeping shopping lists, creating photo albums, setting up a family budget, and instant messaging. It also provides ways to keep your network safe for kids, such as talking to your child about the Internet, creating site filters, and ISP E-mail filtering features. With this trusty guide your home will be fully connected and you’ll be working more efficiently in no time!
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction 1
Part I: Network Basics 7
Chapter 1: Planning the Lay of the LAN 9
Chapter 2: Installing Network Adapters 27
Chapter 3: Installing Ethernet Cable 35
Chapter 4: Using Wires That Are Already There 53
Chapter 5: Look Ma, No Wires 69
Part II: Configuring Computers for Networking 85
Chapter 6: Putting It All Together 87
Chapter 7: Configuring Computer Sharing 113
Chapter 8: Setting Up Users 127
Part III: Communicating Across the Network 139
Chapter 9: Printing Across the Network 141
Chapter 10: Getting Around the Neighborhood 165
Chapter 11: Using Files from Other Computers 183
Part IV: Network Security and Maintenance 203
Chapter 12: Making Your Network Secure 205
Chapter 13: Disaster Planning and Recovery 235
Chapter 14: Using Windows Maintenance Tools 257
Part V: The Part of Tens 283
Chapter 15: Ten Clever Things to Do on Your Network 285
Chapter 16: Ten Fun Things to Do on Your Network 301
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Make the Internet Safe for Children 307
Index 321
