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Home Networking for Dummies 4th Edition
* Veteran author Kathy Ivens shows readers how to integrate a PC into a Windows XP or Vista home network and walks readers through examining network options, planning both wired and wireless networks, and installation, security, and maintenance
* Discusses wireless developments, including new standards through 802.11n and 802.16 and new networkable
consumer electronics devices
* Addresses the extensive updates for Windows Vista, such as the new Network Explorer interface, native support for Wireless and IPv6, built-in Windows Media Center entertainment options, and much more
* Ideal for owners of multiple PCs who want to share resources, such as families who want to share an Internet connection across several computers, small business owners, and people who work from home
Introduction.
Part I: Network Basics.
Chapter 1: Planning the Lay of the LAN.
Chapter 2: Installing Network Adapters.
Chapter 3: Installing Ethernet Cable.
Chapter 4: Using Wires That Are Already There.
Chapter 5: Look Ma, No Wires.
Part II: Configuring Computers for Networking.
Chapter 6: Putting It All Together.
Chapter 7: Configuring Computer Sharing.
Chapter 8: Setting Up Users.
Part III: Communicating Across the Network.
Chapter 9: Printing Across the Network.
Chapter 10: Getting Around the Neighborhood.
Chapter 11: Using Files from Other Computers.
Part IV: Network Security and Maintenance.
Chapter 12: Making Your Network Secure.
Chapter 13: Disaster Planning and Recovery.
Chapter 14: Using Windows Maintenance Tools.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Clever Things to Do on Your Network.
Chapter 16: Ten Fun Things to Do on Your Network.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Make the Internet Safe for Children.
Index.
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