Home Networking Survival Guide

Clear, precise advice for setting up your first home network

Want to set up a home network, but not sure where to begin? Look no further because help has arrived! Now you can set up and install your very first home network using this easy-to-follow and jargon-free guide. Filled with step-by-step instructions, this straightforward resource will show you how to network with both Windows and Macintosh systems -- with minimum fuss and with just a few inexpensive products. From choosing the right cables to file sharing and connecting to the Internet, this book contains all you need to get a home network up and running quickly and easily.

The Home Networking Survival Guide features:

• An introduction to basic concepts in clear, non-technical language
  
• Logically-organized chapters divided into sections for ease of use
  
• Easy-to-spot icons to help navigate through the books content
  
• Step-by-step instructions for setup and troubleshooting
  
• Straightforward, practical advice to specific problems
  
• Solutions accompanied with helpful illustrations and screen shots
  

Contents       

    Home Wiring Choices
    Basic File Sharing and Operating System/ Networking Concepts
    Sharing Printers
    Internet Connection Hardware: Routers/Modems
    Email Issues
    Securing Your Network
    Keeping Track of Your Familys Surfing Habits
    Advanced Applications