Home Networking Bible is organized such that simple topics are presented first, with the subjects becoming increasingly complex as you progress through the book. The first parts of the book explain various network types and methods of preparing for setting up your network. The latter parts cover more specific and complex networking topics. Following is a brief description of each part.

• Part I, “Making Basic Network Choices,” helps you decide what type of network you need. It deals with questions such as what programs you want to use, how much money you want to spend, and others to help you plan your network. Part I also includes descriptions of the two network types and discusses their advantages and disadvantages, basic requirements, and other information about them.

• Part II, “Planning and Setting Up Networking—Hardware and Software,” first discusses topics you need to consider before setting up your network. Next, you learn about various methods of connecting (wiring) your computers together. Part II describes each method and its advantages and disadvantages, gives suggestions for
  purchasing and installing the wiring, and more. You are introduced to networking terminology and learn about specific products that make setting up the wiring easier. Also included in Part II is information about purchasing and installing other networking
  hardware necessary for setting up your network. You learn about installing the necessary software and configuring the programs, too. Finally, Part II describes methods of adding non-Windows computers to your network, such as Macintoshes, Linux boxes,
  and portable computers.

• Part III, “Working with Networked Computers,” explains how to use Windows, Macs, and Linux boxes over the network. It explains features that enable you to share your files, use printers on networked computers, log on to the network, find other computers on the network, and more. You also learn about managing printing over the network and protecting your files.
• Part IV, “Adding the Internet, E-Mail, and an Intranet,” explains how to expand your network. It shows how to use one Internet connection for multiple computers and explains the available Internet services. Part IV shows you how to set up e-mail for the Internet and discusses common and popular e-mail applications for the various operating systems. Also included in Part IV is information about setting up your own private
  Internet, called an intranet, and a discussion of how to approach the technologies that go into making up a Web page.

• Part V, “Working with Files, Folders, and Applications,” explains how to install and use network applications as well as how to work with files over the network. You learn about various networked applications, such as games and communications programs.
  Part V also covers backing up files and securing your files from accidents or malicious sabotage.

• Part VI, “Managing the Network,” covers Windows management tools you can use to make the network more efficient and effective. Windows includes network tools that can help you locate network problems and optimize the network. You can also use third-party applications to help manage your network.
• Part VII, “Adding to Your Home Network,” describes multimedia devices and intelligent homes. This part explains various multimedia devices, applications, and more. It gives you advice on buying sound and video cards, digital cameras and scanners, Web
  TV systems, and so on. You also learn about managing the multimedia in Windows. In addition, Part VII offers information about wiring your entire home with computers and devices to make your life easier and more fun.

The book concludes with a troubleshooting appendix to help you with network and connection problems, an appendix about using the TCP/IP protocol, an appendix about telecommuting and remote access, and a glossary of technical terms.

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