If your household harbors more than one computer, you've probably wondered about home networking. Maybe you've gone so far as to start setting up a network and given up in frustration. Well, now you can relax. Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies has come to the rescue!A network will make your life easier, and Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies makes it easier to create one. It shows you how to choose the right hardware, add user accounts, get different operating systems to work together, secure your network, exchange files, add wireless devices, and even use Wi-Fi out in public. Seven individual, self-contained minibooks cover:
What a network will do for you, including a low-tech explanation of how it worksChoosing a network type that will work best for your needs, and planning what equipment you'll needInstalling and configuring your computers and networking gearUpgrading your equipment with the manufacturer's updatesThe ins and outs of using particular versions of operating systems - Windows, Mac, and Linux - with your networkStep-by-step directions on connecting to networks, sharing files and printers, checking connection status, and much moreDiscovering networking accessories and gadgets to get the most out of your networkFinding and using Wi-Fi hotspots, plus setting up your ownYou'll even find troubleshooting tips to help find and fix common problems. Home Networking All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies will be your personal network assistant!
- ISBN10 1281744255
- ISBN13 9781281744258
- Publish Date 1 January 2008
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 17 February 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint For Dummies
- Format eBook
- Pages 792
- Language English