What Is the Audience Level for This Book?
Home Networking Bible is written for beginning to intermediate users. You should understand
how to use Windows, the Mac, and/or your Linux distribution, as well as basic applications,
such as word processing programs, games (if you might use them on your network), or per-
haps Internet Explorer. You donit have to be an expert in Windows, however. Home Networking
Bibleexplains the steps you follow to install and operate any networking software. It also shows
you how to connect the other computers and printers on the networkoand then how to use
them after you connect them.
In addition, you donit need to be familiar with networking hardware or software. Home
Networking Bible explains networking terms, technologies, hardware, and software. It also
gives you advice on how to purchase, install, and use networking hardware and software.
Beginning users should start at the beginning of the book to get the most out of it. The book
builds on previous knowledge, so if you skip the earlier chapters, you might need to go back
to read about terms, processes, or procedures.
Intermediate users can use the book as a reference. If youire familiar with networking basics
but want to set up e-mail or your own intranet, for example, you can go directly to the rele-
vant chapters to find out how.
Contents at a Glance
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Making Basic Network Choices
Chapter 1: Quick StartoSharing on a Network
Chapter 2: Understanding Network Basics
Chapter 3: Understanding Workgroup Networking
Chapter 4: Understanding Client/Server Networking
Part II
lanning and Setting Up NetworkingoHardware and SoftwareChapter 5: Preparing for a Network
Chapter 6: Understanding and Installing Traditional Cabling
Chapter 7: Using Wireless Network Connections
Chapter 8:Using Alternative Cabling Methods
Chapter 9: Purchasing and Installing Networking Hardware
Chapter 10: Configuring Networking Software
Chapter 11: Accessing the Network with Various Operating Systems
Part III: Working with Networked Computers
Chapter 12: Sharing Resources
Chapter 13: Accessing the Network
Chapter 14: Finding Computers on the Network
Chapter 15: Printing on a Network
Part IV: Adding the Internet, E-Mail, and an Intranet
Chapter 16: Accessing the Internet
Chapter 17:Using E-Mail
Chapter 18: Using Chat Programs
Chapter 19: Setting Up an Intranet
Part V: Working with Files, Folders, and Applications
Chapter 20: Working with Applications
Chapter 21: Working with Files and Folders
Part VI: Managing the Network
Chapter 22: Using Network Management Tools
Chapter 23: Using Policies to Secure Windows
Chapter 24: Working with the Registry for Windows
Part VII: Adding to Your Home Network
Chapter 25: Understanding Multimedia
Chapter 26: Considering Smart Homes
Appendix A:Troubleshooting Network Operations and Connections
Appendix B: IP Addressing
Appendix C: Telecommuting
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