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 How to Setup Your Home or Small Business Network

 

Published by: BERNARD BABANI PUBLISHING
Author: Campbell, T & Edney, A
Number of pages: 300
Group: NETWORKS - HOME NETWORKING
ISBN: 085934567X/9780859345675
User level: Beginner/Intermediate
Objective: Reference
Date Published: August 2006
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This book is an essential guide to setting up and configuring your network. It will explain to you the available options for networking, taking an in-depth look at sharing and securing your network using Windows XP.

As computers become cheaper and more family members are using them, the ability to connect and share PCs becomes even more important. A network allows you to share valuable hardware, software and information.

Similarly, a network can be useful in business, particularly if you have workers who operate away from the office using a laptop. Networks can provide these mobile workers with quick access to e-mails, business letters, documentation and records without having to return to the office.

This book explains both wired and wireless networking in layman’s terms, nevertheless still covering all the necessary concepts that you are likely to come across to enable you to successfully connect two or more computers together.

On reading this book, you will discover how easy it is to:
• Plan a wired or wireless network.
• Share and secure your internet connection.
• Share documents and pictures with others.
• Troubleshoot your network.
• And much more besides…

Packed full of handy hints, tips and warnings, this book is an indispensable companion and reference to any one who has to use a network or is thinking about setting one up.