PC Magazine Home Networking Solutions
1st Edition
Published on 16. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
386 pages
978-0-471-74754-3 (ISBN)
Description
* Les Freed shares his many years of networking experience and insider status to guide readers step by step through the confusing and intimidating world of home networking
* Features special emphasis on using the network for entertainment and digital media, offering invaluable how-to advice on sharing TV, video, photos, music, and more
* Begins with the need-to-know basics of networking, including the various types of networking equipment and choosing the right type of network
* Readers roll up their sleeves and actually construct their network-either wired or wireless-or by even using the existing electrical wiring already in the walls of their home
* Shows readers how to set up all the necessary software on their Windows XP PC or Apple Mac OS X computer so they can quickly, easily, and safely share files, printers, and Internet connections
* Features special emphasis on using the network for entertainment and digital media, offering invaluable how-to advice on sharing TV, video, photos, music, and more
* Begins with the need-to-know basics of networking, including the various types of networking equipment and choosing the right type of network
* Readers roll up their sleeves and actually construct their network-either wired or wireless-or by even using the existing electrical wiring already in the walls of their home
* Shows readers how to set up all the necessary software on their Windows XP PC or Apple Mac OS X computer so they can quickly, easily, and safely share files, printers, and Internet connections
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Person
Les Freed has been a contributing editor at PC Magazine since 1994 and a frequent contributor since 1990. Before joining PC Magazine, Les was founder and CEO of Crosstalk Communications, developers of the popular Crosstalk data communications program for PCs-back in the days before the Internet made communications software obsolete. Prior to founding Crosstalk, Les was a Senior Technician and Videotape Editor at CBS News from 1976 to 1981 and a Cameraman and News Editor at WTVJ-TV in Miami from 1972 to 1976. He graduated from the University of Miami in 1974 with B.A. in Electronic Journalism. Les is the author or co-author of 14 books on networking, computing, and digital photography. Les and long-time collaborator Frank Derfler shared the 1993 Computer Press Association award for Best How-To Book for their book How Networks Work, still in print in its 6th edition.
Content
Preface.Acknowledgments.Part I: Why You Need a Network.Chapter 1: What Is a LAN?Chapter 2: What Can You Do with a Network?Chapter 3: A Networking Crash Course.Part II: Designing Your LAN.Chapter 4: Designing Your Network.Chapter 5: Getting the Right Stuff.Part III: Installing Your LAN.Chapter 6: Installing an Ethernet LAN.Chapter 7: Installing a Wireless LAN.Chapter 8: Configuring Your Network.Part IV: Using Your LAN.Chapter 9: Sharing Internet Access.Chapter 10: Sharing Files on Your LAN.Chapter 11: Sharing Printers.Chapter 12: Home Media and Convergence.Chapter 13: Security.Chapter 14: Advanced Networking Topics.Appendix A: Home Networking Cookbook.Appendix B: Troubleshooting Your LAN.Appendix C: Online Resources.Glossary.Index.