Broadband Internet Access For Dummies
Published on 15. December 2000
Book
Mixed media product
408 pages
978-0-7645-0769-4 (ISBN)
Description
New technologies n cable modems, DSL, and satellite - have brought high speed to the masses! This book introduces the new broadband user to the Web as it was meant to be seen, rather than the World Wide Wait. Broadband Internet Access for Dummies provides you with guidance through competing technologies and, once you are connected, will provide ways for you to make the most of the speed and connectivity, from setting up voice and video connections to making a virtual private network connection that lets you stay home from the office a few days a week. Discover how to use the power of high speed internet for fast downloads, music online, streaming video, video conferencing and much more!
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Persons
Mike Stockman is a veteran technical writer and trainer, specializing in network security and various operating systems. As a full--time telecommuter, he has used many forms of Internet access. Derek Ferguson works firsthand with broadband as Head of Development for InterAccess. His technical writing and lectures cover wireless communications, ASP, and MCSD training.
Content
Introduction. About This Book. System Requirements. Conventions Used in This Book. What You're Not to Read. Foolish Assumptions. How This Book Is Organized. Part I: Getting Ready to Race Along the Internet. Part II: Surfing at Warp Speed. Part III: Getting Down to Business. Part IV: Protecting the Wealth of Broadband. Part V: The Part of Tens. Part VI: Appendixes. Icons Used in This Book. Where to Go from Here. Part I: Getting Ready to Race Along the Internet. Chapter 1: Why Broadband Access Rocks. Chapter 2: Setting Up Cable Modem Service. Chapter 3: Switching to a DSL Service. Chapter 4: Hooking Up to a Satellite Service. Part II: Surfing at Warp Speed. Chapter 5: Screaming Video and Audio. Chapter 6: The Chips Are Alive with the Sound of Music. Chapter 7: Reaching Out to Touch Someone. Chapter 8: Live, from Your House: Using the Web Cam. Chapter 9: Visiting Mom in a Virtual World. Chapter 10: Chatting with Global Neighbors. Part III: Getting Down to Business. Chapter 11: Using Broadband to Stay Home. Chapter 12: Keeping Your Computer Up to Speed. Chapter 13: Sharing Your Connection. Chapter 14: Hosting Your Own Web Site. Part IV: Protecting the Wealth of Broadband. Chapter 15: Preventing High--Speed Vandalism and Theft. Chapter 16: Circling the Wagons: Keeping Your Network Secure. Chapter 17: Protecting Your Privacy. Chapter 18: Keeping Your Children Safe. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: More Than Ten Internet Tools You Need. Chapter 20: More Than Ten Web Sites a High--Speed Internet User Can't Live Without. Chapter 21: Ten Flashy High--Speed Things You Can Do to Impress Your Friends. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Keeping Old Accounts. Appendix B: Glossary. Index. Book Registration Information.