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Home Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies

Home Networking All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies


By Eric Geier

ISBN: 978-0-470-27519-1
Format: Paper
Pages: 720 Pages
Pub. Date: July 2008

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Introduction.

Book I: Introduction to Networking.

Chapter 1: Grasping the Main Concepts behind Networking.

Chapter 2: Operating Systems and Networks.

Chapter 3: Networking Hardware.

Book II: Setting Up Networks.

Chapter 1: Setting Up User Accounts on Computers.

Chapter 2: Planning for Your Network.

Chapter 3: Installing Network Adapters.

Chapter 4: Setting Up and Configuring the Network.

Chapter 5: Working with the “Brains” of Your Equipment.

Chapter 6: Taking the Wire Farther.

Chapter 7: Getting a Better Reach with Wireless.

Book III: Network Security.

Chapter 1: Addressing Internet Security.

Chapter 2: Securing the Airwaves: It’s Possible.

Chapter 3: Protecting Youngsters.

Book IV: Connecting and Sharing.

Chapter 1: Dealing with Your Network Connections.

Chapter 2: Remote Connections.

Chapter 3: Allowing Sharing of Files and More.

Chapter 4: Sharing Files: Hosting a Folder Party.

Chapter 5: Sharing a Printer: Spreading the Ink.

Chapter 6: Other Sharing Options.

Chapter 7: Accessing Shared Files and Folders.

Chapter 8: Serving Files over the Internet.

Book V: Network Troubleshooting.

Chapter 1: Dealing with Connection and Performance Problems.

Chapter 2: Fixing Sharing Issues.

Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Methods and Tools.

Chapter 4: Getting More Help.

Book VI: Networking Gadgets.

Chapter 1: Voice and Video.

Chapter 2: Family Entertainment.

Chapter 3: Traveling Gadgets.

Chapter 4: Bluetooth Devices.

Chapter 5: Network Magic: Ways to Manage Your Home Network.

Book VII: Wi-Fi Hotspots.

Chapter 1: Wi-Fi Hotspots, Hot Zones, and Cities.

Chapter 2: Making Your Location a Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Chapter 3: Using FON to Share or Get Wireless Internet Access.

Index.

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