The Complete Idiot's Guide to Networking Your Home - Softcover

Speaker, Mark; Thompson, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789719630 ISBN 13: 9780789719638

Publisher: Alpha, 1999

Synopsis

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Networking your Home is a fascinating introduction to the fastest growing trend in computing.

Presented in a clear, easy going style, the authors show you how to set up a network to share an Internet connection, play multi-player games, and share files, folders and printers amongst all your home computers. Learn how to set up networks with Ethernet and wireless technology. Or, if you don't want to add any new wires, learn how to connect devices using your existing phone lines and power lines. Step by step instructions for playing multi-player games will have you shooting at foes and racing curves with friends in no time. Coverage of MP3s, Real Player and Microsoft Media Player will astound you with the advances in Internet multimedia, as well as how easy it is to use. Also contains coverage of cost-effective home security and automation; home office software and hardware selection; as well as simple steps for securing your home network.

About this title

About the Author

Mark Thompson and Mark Speaker have both worked for Metronet Communications in Canada. Thompson is the senior network planner for Western Canada there. Speaker is currently the president of 2MN8, Inc., a company focused on delivering home networking education.

Presented in a clear, easy going style, the authors show you how to set up a network to share an Internet connection, play multi-player games, and share files, folders and printers amongst all your home computers. Learn how to set up networks with Ethernet and wireless technology. Or, if you don't want to add any new wires, learn how to connect devices using your existing phone lines and power lines. Step by step instructions for playing multi-player games will have you shooting at foes and racing curves with friends in no time. Coverage of MP3s, Real Player and Microsoft Media Player will astound you with the advances in Internet multimedia, as well as how easy it is to use. Also contains coverage of cost-effective home security and automation; home office software and hardware selection; as well as simple steps for securing your home network.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789719630
• ISBN 13: 9780789719638
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352