Whether you need Internet access to work from home, operate a home-based business, run a small business, or
simply enjoy all the wonders of the Web, broadband is better.
This guide makes it easy to choose among the many broadband options, get connected, set up a wired or wireless network, understand servers and TCP/IP, establish security, and take advantage of everything broadband has to offer.
Inside, you’ll find what you need to know about broadband
- Learn the pros and cons of each type of broadband service
- Recognize the specific issues affecting multi-tenant buildings
- Find out what you need to set up a network and where to
get it
- Learn how security breaches happen, how to protect against
them, and how to secure a wireless network
- Understand server and storage options and what you need
to know about routers
- Troubleshoot network problems and deal successfully with
service providers
- Experience streaming audio and video, video instant
messaging, the world of broadband gaming, and more
Part I Determining Which Broadband Is Right for You
Part II Practicing Safe Broadband
Part III Moving from Stand-Alone PCs to a Network
Part IV Linking Your Network Devices
Part V Troubleshooting
Appendix A Quick Hits Roundup
Appendix B Additional Web Directory Listings
Appendix C Broadband, Internet, and Networking Definitions