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"How to plan, design, and install home computer, video, telephone, and audio systems"--Cover.
Author : Editors of Sunset Books
Publisher : Oxmoor House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,61 MB
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780376018069
"How to plan, design, and install home computer, video, telephone, and audio systems"--Cover.
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Publisher : Information Gatekeepers Inc
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 13,25 MB
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Author : Danny Briere
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,99 MB
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470877251
The perennial bestseller shows you how share your files and Internet connection across a wireless network Fully updated for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, this new edition of this bestseller returns with all the latest in wireless standards and security. This fun and friendly guide shows you how to integrate your iPhone, iPod touch, smartphone, or gaming system into your home network. Veteran authors escort you through the various financial and logisitical considerations that you need to take into account before building a wireless network at home. Covers the basics of planning, installing, and using wireless LANs Reviews essential information on the latest security issues Delivers valuable tips on how to stay current with fast-moving technology Discusses how to share resources such as printers, scanners, an Internet connection, files, and more with multiple computers on one network Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 4th Edition skips the technical jargon and gets you connected with need-to-know information on building a wireless home network.
Author : Dennis C. Brewer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 22,60 MB
Release : 2006-12-06
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0470106824
Beef up your home's wiring infrastructure and control systems to accommodate the latest digital home products. Upgrade wiring in your existing home room-by-room, system-by-system or wire the home you're building. Learn wiring for the latest digital home technologies -- whole home audio, outdoor audio, VoIP, PA systems, security systems with Web cams, home theater, home networking, alarms, back-up systems, and more. Perfect whether you do your own electrical work or want to talk intelligently to an electrical contractor.
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Publisher : Information Gatekeepers Inc
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 30,34 MB
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Author : James Trulove
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 19,78 MB
Release : 2006-01-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0071483454
This completely updated edition of the best-selling guide to cable installation for voice and data provides installers with the details of proper LAN cabling and gives network and IT managers the basics of LAN hardware connection. This Third Edition has been updated to reflect the latest advances in Gigabit copper cabling, 10 Gigabit cabling, Category 8 and 7 cabling, Power-Over Ethernet for distribution devices, and the very newest cabling standards. Includes quick reference data, diagrams, tables, charts, details, and standards
Author : David Barnett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 733 pages
File Size : 33,6 MB
Release : 2006-02-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 078215087X
The physical linkages responsible for carrying a company's data continue to be the most neglected components of the typical network—to the extent that nearly 70% of all network-related problems result from poor cabling. In this third edition of a widely acclaimed resource, three networking experts share their extensive experience, teaching you the cabling skills you need to build a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective network cabling infrastructure. As you master these techniques, you'll learn to avoid common pitfalls and troubleshoot problems as quickly as they arise. Coverage includes: Choosing the right cables and components for your network architecture and topology Avoiding unnecessary and unexpected costs Understanding the current limitations of data communications and network cabling Understanding how laws and building codes constrain cabling Understanding the function and importance of universal cabling standards Determining when you have a cabling-related network problem Assembling a complete cabling toolkit Integrating voice and data on the same cable system Setting up an infrastructure in which desktops, printers, copiers, and other nodes share cabling Understanding issues of bandwidth, impedance, resistance, attenuation, crosstalk, capacitance, propagation, delay, and delay skew Working effectively with USB and Firewire Knowing when to discard legacy cabling and begin anew Documenting your cabling Creating an RFP and selecting a vendor
Author : Kathy Ivens
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 35,14 MB
Release : 2007-03-26
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470118067
Having a network in your home increases work efficiency and minimizes confusion. If you want to set up a network in your home but you’re not quite sure where to start, then Home Networking for Dummies makes it easy for you to become your household’s network administrator. Now fully updated with information on the newest technology in networking available, this quick and to-the-point walkthrough will show you how to install Web connections in your entire home, whether by wires, cables, or WiFi. This resourceful guide illustrates: Planning and installing your network The differences between Ethernet cable, phone lines, and wireless technology Configuring computer sharing Setting up and managing users Installing, managing, and troubleshooting the network printer Understanding UNC format, mapping drives, and traveling on the network Working with remote files Securing your network from viruses, spyware, and other baddies Along with the basics, this book introduces fun ways to use your network, including sharing music, keeping shopping lists, creating photo albums, setting up a family budget, and instant messaging. It also provides ways to keep your network safe for kids, such as talking to your child about the Internet, creating site filters, and ISP E-mail filtering features. With this trusty guide your home will be fully connected and you’ll be working more efficiently in no time!
Author : Scott Lowe
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 27,19 MB
Release : 2005-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 059600558X
Explores the benefits of a home networking system--both wireless and wired--from the process of setting up through administration, with a special section on how readers can cable their home without destroying it.
Author : Sue Plumley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 850 pages
File Size : 13,31 MB
Release : 2004-07-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0764569082
Everything you need to know to set up a home network Is a home network for you? This comprehensive guide coverseverything from deciding what type of network meets your needs tosetting up the hardware and software, connecting differentoperating systems, installing the necessary applications, managingthe network, and even adding home entertainment devices. Fullyupdated with new material on all the latest systems and methods,it's just what you need to set up your network and keep it runningsafely and successfully. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of home networking * Compare the advantages and disadvantages of wired and wirelessnetworks * Understand how to choose between workgroup and client/servernetworking * Learn how to install and set up cables and routers and how toinstall and configure networking software * Share files, printers, and a single Internet connection * Back up files and secure your network * Set up your own home intranet and understand the technologiesinvolved in creating a Web page * Manage your network and learn to use tools for locating andrepairing problems * Expand your home network to include your digital camera, scanner,TV, sound system, and even game consoles * Explore SmartHome technology that allows you to automate varioushousehold functions * Investigate how your network can enable tele-commuting and otherremote access capabilities