Local Area Network Made Easy - Practical Networking for Offices, Homes, Internet Cafes, and Dorms

Author: Wang Qun et al.
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Features: In this book, we will guide you through a brand-new threshold! On one hand, we will lead those who have never been involved in local area networks (LANs) from the simple and basic selection and creation of network cables to the planning and performance analysis of networks, teaching you step by step how to set up a network. On the other hand, for those who are already familiar with networks, this book will provide a more comprehensive and systematic understanding and mastery of the methods for setting up LANs with different structures, application requirements, and scales, helping you become a more skilled LAN DIY enthusiast.
Additionally, since the application of small LANs is currently concentrated in places such as homes, student dormitories, cybercafés, and offices, this book provides detailed solutions tailored to the application characteristics of these different settings. Each solution includes extremely detailed steps, guiding users step by step on the path to setting up a network. Moreover, the book analyzes the potential problems that may arise during the process, enabling readers to approach actual operations with confidence.
While focusing on LANs, this book does not neglect the introduction of the Internet. How to connect a LAN to the Internet in a convenient, quick, and economical manner is a concern for almost all LAN users. To address this, the book dedicates significant space in relevant chapters to explaining the use of gateway software like Sygate and proxy server software like Wingate, as well as the configuration of other application software (such as IE5.0, Foxmail, etc.) after using these tools. This provides a complete solution for LAN users to share a single account and a modem (Modem) to access the Internet.
This book is one of the few publications in China that is aimed atDIY enthusiasts, based on LAN technology, and provides a complete and systematic introduction to the setup of various LANs. The content will offer computer and network users a wealth of network knowledge and operational guidance.