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- Learn the basics of home networking, from connecting to the
Internet to connecting your computers
- Create a basic home network
- Grow and update your network with confidence
- Secure your home network and protect yourself from hackers and
viruses
- Go wireless to put your computers where you want them—not just
where cables reach
- Learn about the latest technologies, emerging trends, and
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Table of Contents
Part I Networking Basics
Chapter 1 What’s a Network?
Chapter 2 Networking Fundamentals
- Bits and Bytes
- Network Media Types
- Twisted-Pair Cable
- Coaxial Cable
- Wireless Networks
- Comparing Media Types
- What Is an IP Address?
- Dynamically Allocated IP Addresses
- Domain Name Server (DNS)
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Chapter 3 Connecting to the Internet
- The Internet
- TCP/IP
- A Network of Networks
- What Are HTTP and HTML and What Do They Do?
- Internet Access Options
- Modems
- The Internet and Its Applications
- E-Mail
- E-Mail Tools
- What Is Up with the @ Sign?
- Sending E-Mails
- Receiving E-Mails
- How to Build It: Connecting to the Internet
- Decide on the Type of Modem
- Physically Install the Modem
- Internal Modem in a Desktop Computer
- Internal Modem in a Laptop Computer
- External Modem
- Configure Windows to “Talk To” the Modem
- Set Up a Dialup Connection to the Internet
- Set Up Access to E-Mail
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Chapter 4 From the Geek Squad Files
Part II Simple Home Networks
Chapter 5 Creating a Basic Home Network
- Planning a Network
- Designing Your Network
- Building Your Network
- How to Build It: Connecting Two Computers
- Decide on the Type of NICs
- Physically Install the NIC
- Internal NIC in a Desktop Computer
- Internal PCMCIA NIC in a Laptop Computer
- External NIC for a Desktop or Laptop Computer
- Configure Windows to “Talk To” the NIC
- Build a Network Between the Two Computers
- Back-to-Back
- Using a Hub, Switch, or Router
- Set Up the Network in Windows
- Troubleshooting Tips: Building a Network
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Chapter 6 Sharing Network Resources
- File Sharing
- Printer Sharing
- Practicing Safe Share
- Sharing Guidelines
- Network Design Guidelines
- How to Build It: File and Printer Sharing
- Enable File and Printer Sharing
- Share a File Over the Network
- Map a Shared File Folder as a Disk Drive
- Share a Printer Over the Network
- Map a Shared Printer
- Add Security Precautions to File and Printer Sharing
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Chapter 7 High-Speed Internet Access
- Broadband Revolution
- Different Types of Broadband
- DSL
- Cable
- Satellite
- Wireless (Cellular)
- Accelerated Dialup
- Providers
- Need for Speed
- Selecting a Broadband Service
- Online Resources to Help You Choose a Broadband Provider
- Keep This Important Information
- How to Build It: Broadband Internet Access
- Decide on a Home Network Design
- One-Computer Network
- Two-Computer Network
- Multiple-Computer Network
- Wireless Network
- Router Comparison
- Set Up the Broadband Equipment
- Broadband Cable Connection
- Broadband DSL Connection
- Configure the Router for Broadband Service
- Configure the Router for the Home Network
- Check the Access to the Internet
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Chapter 8 From the Geek Squad Files
Part III Look Ma, No Wires
Chapter 9 ABGs of Wireless
- Wireless LANs
- Standards Soup
- 802.11b
- 802.11a
- 802.11g
- Comparing the IEEE WLAN Standards
- Selecting the Right Wireless Standard for Your Network
- Compatibility
- Speed
- Cost
- Additional Considerations
- Recommendations
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Chapter 10 Going Wireless at Home
- Planning Your Wireless Network
- Wireless Network Topologies
- Sketching a Network Layout
- Making a Shopping List
- Turning Up the Network
- Select an SSID
- Select a Wireless Channel
- How to Build It: Going Wireless
- Install and Set Up a Wireless Router
- Install and Set Up Wireless NICs
- Configuring an Existing Built-In Wireless NIC
- Check Wireless Network Operation
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Chapter 11 Securing Your Wireless Network
- Why Should I Worry About Wireless Network Security?
- What Do I Do About It?
- Don’t Advertise Your Wireless Network
- Scramble Your Signal
- How to Build It: Securing Your Wireless Network
- Stop Advertising Your Wireless Network
- Enable Wireless Encryption
- Enabling WEP Encryption on the Wireless Router
- Enabling WEP Encryption Using the NIC’s Utility
- Enabling WEP Encryption Under Windows XP
- WPA Encryption Example
- Disable Ad-Hoc Networking
- Wireless Security Checklist
- Final Thoughts on Wireless Security
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Chapter 12 Wireless Away from Home
- What Is a Hotspot?
- How to Find a Hotspot
- Hotspot Options and Costs
- How to Build It: Using Wireless Hotspots
- Discover and Connect to a Hotspot
- Pass the Hotspot Membership Test
- What Not to Do When Using a Hotspot
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Chapter 13 From the Geek Squad Files
Part IV Security of Home Networks
Chapter 14 Protecting Your Network from Intruders
- Introduction to Security Software
- Lines of Defense
- Security Software “Bundles”
- Firewalls
- How Firewalls Work
- What Firewalls Protect You From
- Hiding Your Network Addresses
- How to Build It: Protecting Your Network from Intruders
- Turning on a Firewall in the Router
- Installing a Personal Firewall on Each Computer
- Installing a Professional Personal Firewall Program
- Installing a Free Personal Firewall Program
- Enabling the Windows Firewall
- Keeping Windows Security Up to Date
- Where to Go for More Info
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Chapter 15 Viruses and Other Malicious Software
- What Is a Virus?
- Where Viruses Live
- Other Nasty Stuff
- Worms
- Trojan Horses
- Protecting Yourself Against Malicious Code
- Common Sense
- Antivirus Programs
- How Do Antivirus Programs Work?
- What Happens with New Viruses?
- How to Build It: Preventing Viruses and Other Malicious
Software from Infecting
- Your Network
- Turn on Antivirus Protection at Your Service Provider
- Set up Antivirus Protection on Your Home Computers
- Make Sure Automatic Updating Is Working
- Perform an Initial Virus Scan
- Where to Go for More Info
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Chapter 16 Other Vulnerabilities (Spam, Cookies, Pop-Ups,
Spyware, and Scams)
- Spam
- How Spam Works
- How to Block Spam
- Cookies
- How Cookies Work
- Bad Cookies
- Pop-Ups
- How Pop-Ups Work
- How to Get Rid of Pop-Ups
- Spyware/Adware
- How Spyware or Adware Works
- How to Get Rid of Spyware and Adware
- Additional Scams
- Phishing
- Urban Legends
- How to Build It: Preventing Network Vulnerabilities
- Turn on Spam Blocking at Your Service Provider
- Set Up Spam Blocking on Your Home Computers
- Avoid Phishing Scams
- Set Up Spyware and Adware Blocking on Your Home Computers
- Set Up Pop-Up Blocking on Home Computers
- Where to Go for More Info
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Chapter 17 Keeping Your Family Safe on the Internet
- What Are the Online Dangers?
- Pornography
- Predators
- Gambling
- Hacking
- Illegal Peer-to-Peer Sharing
- Protecting Your Family from Online Dangers
- How to Build It: Making the Internet Safe
- Decide Which Parental Controls Are Right for You
- Enable Parental Controls at Your ISP
- Enable Parental Controls Using Your Home Router
- Enable Parental Controls on Home Computers
- Security Bundle Parental Control Option
- NetNanny Option
- How to Track Internet Activity
- Where to Go for More Info
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Chapter 18 From the Geek Squad Files
Security Checklist
Part V Advanced Home Networks
Chapter 19 Wireless Print Servers: The Cure for Joy
- How to Build It: Wireless Print Server
- Set Up the Wireless Print Server for Your Wireless Network
- Connect Printers to the Wireless Printer Server
- Install the Wireless Print Server Driver on Each Computer
- Print a Test Page
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Chapter 20 Video Surveillance
- How to Build It: Wireless Internet Video Cameras
- Set Up the Wireless Internet Video Camera for Your Wireless
Network
- Configure the Video Camera Security
- Viewing Video from Within Your House
- Viewing Images with an Internet Browser
- Installing and Viewing Images with the Viewer Client
- Viewing Video over the Internet
- Problems with Viewing Video over the Internet
- Use the Video Camera as a Motion Detector
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Chapter 21 Internet Phone Service
- How IP Telephony Works
- Broadband Phone Services
- Broadband Phone Providers
- Virtual Phone Numbers
- Voice-Chat Services
- How to Build It: Internet Phone Service
- Setting Up a Broadband Phone Service
- Choosing an Internet Phone Adapter
- Setting Up the Internet Phone Adapter
- Setting Up a Voice-Chat Service (Using Skype)
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Chapter 22 Networked Entertainment Systems
- How to Build It: Networked Entertainment Systems
- Set Up the Wireless Media Adapter
- Connect the Home Entertainment Center to the Wireless Media
Adapter
- Install the Adapter Utility Client on Your Home Computer
- Playing Music
- Viewing Photos
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Chapter 23 Online Gaming
- Gaming Servers
- Options for Online Gaming
- How to Build It: Online Video Gaming
- Set Up the Wireless Game Adapter
- Connect a Video Game Console to the Wireless Game Adapter
- Connect to an Online Game Provider
- Setting Up an Online Game Account
- Detailed Troubleshooting Steps for Online Gaming
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Chapter 24 From the Geek Squad Files
Glossary
Index
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