Millions of computers around the world today are connected by the
Internet, so why is it still so hard to hook up a few PCs in you
own home? Whether you want to share an Internet connection, install
WiFi, or maybe just cut down on the number of printers you own,
home networks are supposed to help make your life easier. Instead,
most aspiring home networkers get lost in a confusing maze of terms
and technologies: 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Cat 5 cable (or was it
Cat 5e?), Powerline, and on and confusingly on.
That's where "Home Networking: The Missing Manual" comes in.
Using clear language, straightforward explanations, and a dash of
humor, this book shows you how to do everything you need to set up
a home network. Coverage includes:
WiFi, Ethernet, or Powerline? There are several kinds of digital
pipes that you can use to create your network, and none of them
have friendly names. This book tells you what they are, explains
the pros and cons of each, and helps you figure out what you need
to buy, and how to install it.
Windows and Mac info included. Half the battle in home
networking takes place after you've bought your gear and plugged it
in. That's because the routers, network adapters, and cables that
you need get you only part way towards networking nirvana. Whether
you've got PCs or Macs or both, you'll need help tweaking your
computers' settings if you want to get all your machines talking to
each other. This book covers most known operating system flavors,
including Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98, and Mac OS X and OS 9.
Fun things to do with your network. The real fun starts once
your network is up and running. This book shows you how to do much
more than simply sharean Internet connection and a printer. You'll
learn how to stream music from your PCs to your stereo, how to
display pictures on your TV, how to hook up game consoles to your
network, and more!
Most important, this book helps you understand the difference
between what you need to know to create and use your home network
and what's best left to those looking for a career as a system
administrator. In "Home Networking: The Missing Manual" you'll find
everything you need to get your network running-and nothing
more.
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