- An essential guide to setting up & configuring your network
- Explains both wired & wireless networking in laymans terms
- Packed full of handy hints tips & warnings This book will explain to you the available options for networking taking an in-depth look at sharing & securing your network using Windows XP. As computers become cheaper & more family members are using them the ability to connect & share PCs becomes even more important. A network means that you can share valuable hardware software & 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 mobile workers with quick access to e-mails business letters documentation & records without having to return to the office. This book explains both wired & wireless networking in laymans 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 & secure your internet connection
- Share documents & pictures with others
- Troubleshoot your network This book is an indispensable companion & reference to any one who has to use a network or is thinking about setting one up. For a full table of contents please visit the Maplin website. Table of Contents Network origins What is a network More on TCPIPNetworking components Planning your network Connecting everything together Windows XP networking Troubleshooting connectivity Advanced setup Network security