Home Networking 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 you’re not quite sure where to start, then Home Networking for Dummies makes it easy for you to become your household’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: Planning and installing your networkThe differences between Ethernet cable, phone lines, and wireless technologyConfiguring computer sharingSetting up and managing usersInstalling, managing, and troubleshooting the network printerUnderstanding UNC format, mapping drives, and traveling on the networkWorking with remote filesSecuring your network from viruses, spyware, and other baddiesAlong 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.