Description
An essential guide to setting up and configuring your networkExplains both wired and wireless networking in layman’s termsPacked full of handy hints, tips and warningsThis book 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 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 networkShare and secure your internet connectionShare documents and pictures with othersTroubleshoot your networkThis book is an indispensable companion and 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.
