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Book 4
Book 13
Les Freed shares his many years of networking experience and insider status to guide readers step by step through the confusing and intimidating world of home networking. It features special emphasis on using the network for entertainment and digital media, offering invaluable how-to advice on sharing TV, video, photos, music, and more. It begins with the need-to-know basics of networking, including the various types of networking equipment and choosing the right type of network. Readers roll up their sleeves and actually construct their network - either wired or wireless - or by even using the existing electrical wiring already in the walls of their home. It shows readers how to set up all the necessary software on their Windows XP PC or Apple Mac OS X computer so they can quickly, easily, and safely share files, printers, and Internet connections.
Book 13
Networking - it's not just for the office any more. Here's how to get all your electronic devices on the same team. Ready to plunge into creating your own home network? You couldn't ask for a better guide through the networking maze than "PC Magazine" contributing editor Les Freed. From why you should network to whether you need a switch or a hub and how to hook in your Playstation, reading this book is like having Les drop by and set the whole thing up for you. And you don't even need to move those back issues of "PC Magazine" off the couch.With expert advice you can't go wrong with, this work helps you: check out all the advantages of a home network; get a crash course in networking technology; design the network that fits your needs and your budget; compare wired and wireless products; learn how to prepare your computers for networking; whip up a specialized recipe from the "Home Networking Cookbook"; protect your investment with troubleshooting tips; build a network using the existing wiring in your home; discover how to keep your private information private; and, make all your home entertainment devices part of the network.