Home Networking Do-it-Yourself for Dummies
- 3h 13m
- Lawrence C. Miller
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2011
Step by step guide to connecting all your electronic devices into one network
A home network allows you to share Internet connections, photos, video, music, game consoles, printers, and other electronic gadgets. This do-it-yourself guide shows you step by step how to create a wired or wireless network in your home.
In the For Dummies tradition of making technology less intimidating, Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies breaks down the process into easy steps with clear instructions.
- Increasing broadband speeds, cellular technology, the explosive growth of iPhone sales, and the new Home Group feature in Windows 7 all contribute to a booming interest in home networking
- This step-by-step guide walks do-it-yourselfers through the process of setting up a wired or wireless network with Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Demonstrates how to connect desktops or laptops, printers, a home server, a router, high-speed Internet access, a video game system, a telephone line, and entertainment peripherals
- Shows how to share files, music, and video, and connect to an iPhone
- Provides maintenance and troubleshooting tips
Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies enables you to take advantage of everything a home network can offer without hiring a technology wizard.
About the Author
Lawrence C. Miller is a veteran systems administration and information security professional. He has served as a consultant for various multi-national corporations, including Coca-Cola and Goldman Sachs, and holds a wide array of networking certifications.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Why Do You Need a Home Network?
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Understanding Networking Basics
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Getting Wired
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Going Wireless
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Understanding User Accounts
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Setting up a HomeGroup
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Sharing with others
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Connecting to the Internet
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Connecting Remotely
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Having Fun with Your Home Network
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Inside the Action Center
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Windows Firewall and Windows Defender
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Windows Update
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Backup and Restore
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Building a SOHO Network
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Ten Great Windows 7 Resources
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Ten Reasons You Might Not Be Able to Join a HomeGroup
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Ten Network Troubleshooting Tools
