Networking For Dummies - Softcover

Lowe, Doug

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764516779 ISBN 13: 9780764516771

Publisher: For Dummies, 2002

Synopsis

Once you hook up your PC to a network, it’s not a personal computer anymore. You are now part of a network of computers. You don’t need to have a PhD to understand the benefits of networking. In fact, you learned everything you need to know in kindergarten: Networks are all about sharing. Specifically, networks are about sharing files, resources, and programs.

Do you share information by copying files to a floppy disk and passing on the disk? Do you wait in line to use the computer that has the customer database? You need a network! Perhaps you already have a network, but find that your computing life is more complicated than before. Networking For Dummies, 6th Edition, can help. This is also your go-to guide if you

• Work with a PC, and either have a network or are thinking about getting one.
• Want to save money by holding online meetings or videoconferences.
• Are a Macintosh user who wants to network Macintosh computers.
• Are clueless about what a network is.
• Are a network user who want to know how to get the most out of it.

From network newbie to network guru, you'll find out everything you need to know about using, building, and managing a network. You also discover how to

• Gain Internet access for your users
• Create your own Web page
• Set up a wireless network
• Use a network printer
• Deal with receiving and sending e-mail
• Resolve network problems
• Tune into security issues
• Protect your network data
• Work with cables, hubs, and switches

Networking For Dummies, 6th Edition, talks about networks in everyday terms. The language is friendly; you don’t need a graduate education to get through it. And the occasional potshot will help unseat the hallowed and sacred traditions of networkdom, bringing just a bit of fun to an otherwise dry subject. The goal is to bring the lofty precepts of networking down to earth where you can touch them and squeeze them and say, “What’s the big deal? I can do this!”

About this title

About the Author

Doug Lowe's 50-plus computer books include more than 30 For Dummies guides. He's demystified everything from Microsoft Office and memory management to client/server computing and creating Web pages.

From the Back Cover

The latest on Web servers, wireless networks, and file sharing!

Get going with hot tips on creating and managing large or small networks

Whether you want to manage a mega-network, build a small business network, or just connect the PCs down the hall, this guide gives you what you need to know without giving you a headache. From getting started to upgrading to Windows .NET Server, incorporating Macs, and going wireless, it's networking made easy, fast, and fun!

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun

Edition details

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0764516779
• ISBN 13: 9780764516771
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 408