Home Network (Second Edition)

Author: (USA) Neibauer (Neibauer, A.) Author, translated by Lane Studio
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: Do you have two or more computers at home but only one printer? Your child wants to play games on the Internet while you need to check your email? Is your family always fighting over the same phone? If you have multiple computers at home, then Home Networking can show you how to build a simple network—quickly enhance the computing power of your home or home office. Just follow the simple step-by-step instructions, and you can create a secure, reliable network that can be expanded as your family or business grows. This book is written in easy-to-understand non-technical language, making it easy for you to quickly grasp various technical information. This book can help you:
· Save time and money by sharing files, programs, printers, and other resources.
· Choose networking solutions based on your needs—direct connections between PCs, DSL wireless systems, and networks running on home appliances or telephone lines.
· Find free or affordable connection software—including built-in features for various operating systems such as Microsoft Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98, and Windows 95.
· Connect PCs and Macs on the same network.
· Share a single phone line and Internet account.
· Use your private network to send instant messages, maintain a central calendar, play multiplayer interactive games, and make calls on the go.
· Look ahead to home networking technology and make informed decisions based on current conditions.
Like any other family development project, building your own network requires only some guidance and the right tools. With Home Networking, you can get various tips, tricks, and the confidence to work independently!