DSL For Dummies
2nd Edition
Published on 23. June 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-7645-0715-1 (ISBN)
Description
Want to quit playing the Internet waiting game? Use this friendly guide to tap into the power of always-on DSL, the Digital Subscriber line and bring the Internet to life at 10 to 100 times the speed of a dial-up modem. The only book on the market that guides you, in plain English through the DSL service maze, DSL For Dummies, 2nd edition includes an all-new part showcasing DSL-enabled applications for consumers, IT professionals, tele-commuters, and businesses. Discover how to: Set up DSL Connect a LAN to DSL Configure Windows or Mac OS for DSL Secure your PC or LAN to make it safe from hackers Share a DSL Connection
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
582 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-0715-1 (9780764507151)
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Previous edition
David Angell
DSL For Dummies
Book
03/1999
Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
€49.70
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Person
David Angell is a recognized industry expert in DSL implementation for small business and consumer communities and the "DSL Evangelist" at a leading data CLEC (competitive local exchange carrier).
Content
Introduction. PART I: Getting Comfortable with DSL. Chapter 1: DSL: More Than a Pipe Dream. Chapter 2: The Telecom Side of DSL. Chapter 3: The Zen of DSL. Chapter 4: Checking Out DSL Providers. Chapter 5: Bringing DSL to Life with Internet Access. Chapter 6: Shopping for Your DSL Internet Service. PART II: Making DSL Come Alive with Internet Access. Chapter 7: All Things TCP/IP. Chapter 8: Your DSL Equipment Field Guide. Chapter 9: To Serve and Protect: Internet Security. Chapter 10: Sharing the DSL Experience. PART III: DSL Internet Service Meets Your Computer or LAN. Chapter 11: Building a Network to Share DSL. Chapter 12: Windows 95/98 Meets DSL. Chapter 13: Windows NT Meets DSL. Chapter 14: Windows 2000 Meets DSL. Chapter 15: The Mac Meets DSL. PART IV: Got DSL, Now What? Chapter 16: The Broadband-Powered Home. Chapter 17: The Broadband-Powered Business. Chapter 18: Video and Voice over DSL. Chapter 19: Telecommuting in the Fast Lane. PART V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten DSL Service Shopping Tips. Chapter 21: Ten Questions to Ask about DSL Internet Service. Glossary. Index. Book Registration Information.