Networks in a Flash is a "how-to" guide that gives simple, straightforward, and tested recipes to network your home or office and connect it to the Internet quickly and securely. It shows how to create a network "out of the box" that is safe from Internet attacks and viruses, and that supports sharing printers and files.
The authors explain cable and DSL broadband access, and wired and wireless networks, and describe where wireless network components facilitate installation and support mobility. They give step-by-step instructions for the popular versions of the Windows operating system and readily available wired and wireless network components, and details showing how to share printers and files between computers.
Underlying each recipe and every example are simple principles to ensure that your network is secure from intrusions and attacks from Internet hackers. Networks in a Flash has a chapter that discusses securing a network and protecting against viruses, and one describing troubleshooting techniques, both invaluable to anyone using computers and networks. The book includes explanations of network and security concepts that educate but do not "get in the way" of setting up and running a typical home or office network.
Networks in a Flash includes complete and easy-to-follow guidelines to
Select a wired or wireless "network plan."
Itemize a purchase list of any needed network or wireless components, including a low-cost "gateway router" to provide security and sharing.
Set up for cable or DSL installation.
Install your network and configuring your computers.
Set up virus protection.
Configure your computers to share printers and files.
Troubleshoot installation and day-to-day issues.
Networks in a Flash is an easy to follow book for novices through experts that provides exactly the right amount of information and detail to manage the complexity of computers, software, and networks. This book is an excellent guide for networking with cable or DSL.
Customer Reviews & Comments
I found this book to be very useful, providing clear background and easy to follow steps to order, plan and install a network either at home or in a small office. It covers both the DSL and cable flavors of broadband internet service, wired and wireless networks and security and virus protection -- everything one needs to setup a safe and sound home or small office network. It even provides straightforward directions for setting up computers to share printers! I found the figures and troubleshooting tips to be especially helpful. In particular, showing how to recover when my DSL provider goes on the fritz (which, unfortunately does happen from time to time). I highly recommend this book for readers looking for a practical, no nonsense, easy to follow guide for setting up home and small office networks and safely and securely connecting them to the internet.
