Home Networking For Dummies
Kathy Ivens
For Dummies
Having a network in your home increases work efficiency and minimizes confusion. If you want to set up a network in your home but youвЂ™re not quite sure where to start, then  Home Networking for Dummies  makes it easy for you to become your householdвЂ™s network administrator. Now fully updated with information on the newest technology in networking available, this quick and to-the-point walkthrough will show you how to install Web connections in your entire home, whether by wires, cables, or WiFi. This resourceful guide illustrates:       <ul>      <li>Planning and installing your network      <li>The differences between Ethernet cable, phone lines, and wireless technology      <li>Configuring computer sharing      <li>Setting up and managing users      <li>Installing, managing, and troubleshooting the network printer      <li>Understanding UNC format, mapping drives, and traveling on the network      <li>Working with remote files      <li>Securing your network from viruses, spyware, and other baddies      </ul>    <p>    Along with the basics, this book introduces fun ways to use your network, including sharing music, keeping shopping lists, creating photo albums, setting up a family budget, and instant messaging. It also provides ways to keep your network safe for kids, such as talking to your child about the Internet, creating site filters, and ISP E-mail filtering features. With this trusty guide your home will be fully connected and youвЂ™ll be working more efficiently in no time!