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TechTV's Guide to Home Networking, Broadband, and Wireless (Book)
Learn how to set up a home network from the ground up.

This book can assist you in creating a home network that will suit your needs using the built-in networking features of Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. This guide covers a range of topics that include choosing the best network solution for your home, sharing files and disk resources, and exploring the possibility of remote access when you're on the road. You'll get all the information and instruction that you'll need to set up and configure your own home network, including how to set up shared Internet access.

Here are the topics covered.

Chapter 1: Home Networking Basics
Chapter 2: Getting Your Hands Dirty: Assembling Your Network Hardware
Chapter 3: The Softer Side of Network Setup
Chapter 4: Putting It All Together
Chapter 5: Sharing Precious Disk Space
Chapter 6: Maximizing Your Printer Investment
Chapter 7: Becoming Your Own Network Administrator
Chapter 8: Going Online
Chapter 9: Remote Access: Don't Leave Home Without It
Chapter 10: Just When You Thought Your Work Was Done
Appendix A: Windows XP Networking Commands
Appendix B: TCP/IP Basics
Appendix C: A Tour of G4

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