Home Networking Do-it-Yourself for Dummies (For Dummies)

Step by step guide to connecting all your electronic devices into one network A home network allows you to share Internet connections, photos, video, music, game consoles, printers, and other electronic gadgets. This do-it-yourself guide shows you step by step how to create a wired or wireless network in your home. In the For Dummies tradition of making technology less intimidating, Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies breaks down the process into easy steps with clear instructions. * Increasing broadband speeds, cellular technology, the explosive growth of iPhone sales, and the new Home Group feature in Windows 7 all contribute to a booming interest in home networking * This step-by-step guide walks do-it-yourselfers through the process of setting up a wired or wireless network with Windows 7 and Windows Vista * Demonstrates how to connect desktops or laptops, printers, a home server, a router, high-speed Internet access, a video game system, a telephone line, and entertainment peripherals * Shows how to share files, music, and video, and connect to an iPhone * Provides maintenance and troubleshooting tips Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies enables you to take advantage of everything a home network can offer without hiring a technology wizard. Lawrence C. Miller is a veteran systems administration and information security professional. He has served as a consultant for various multi-national corporations, including Coca-Cola and Goldman Sachs, and holds a wide array of networking certifications. Introduction. Part I: Doing Your Homework. Chapter 1: Why Do You Need A Home Network? Chapter 2: Understanding Networking Basics. Part II: Installing Your Home Network. Chapter 3: Getting Wired. Chapter 4: Going Wireless. Part III: Setting Up Your Windows 7 Network. Chapter 5: Understanding User Accounts. Chapter 6: Setting Up a HomeGroup. Chapter 7: Sharing With Others. Chapter 8: Connecting to the Internet. Chapter 9: Connecting Remotely. Chapter 10: Having Fun with Your Home Network. Part IV: Keeping Your Network Safe and Healthy. Chapter 11: Inside the Action Center. Chapter 12: Windows Firewall and Windows Defender. Chapter 13: Windows Update. Chapter 14: Backup and Restore. Chapter 15: Building a SOHO Network. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 16: Ten Great Windows 7 Resources. Chapter 17: Ten Reasons You Might Not Be Able to Join a HomeGroup. Chapter 18: Ten Network Troubleshooting Tools. Index.