Wi-Fi Home Networking

*Describes the costs, benefits and necessity of networking *Reviews software networking tools that save money for small-time operators *Summarizes business expenses and savings to help a prospective user choose their office setup *Offers criteria for deciding on distribution media *Compares wireless versus wired connections *Includes important, practical information about security, viruses, and backing upChapter 1: Is This Trip Necessary? At Home in the Twenty-First Century Turning Your Home into a Hot Spot Wireless Wired Interchangeable Parts Roam, Roam on the Range Wi-Fi Building Blocks Chapter 2: From the World to Your Door Into the Fast Lane How to Connect a Broadband Pipe Ma Bell DSL Installing Your DSL Chapter 3: From the Doorstep to the Tabletop Sharing a Broadband Internet Connection Alternatives to Wi-Fi Physical Planning for Your Wi-Fi Home Network Chapter 4: Security and Setup War Dialing Configuring Restricted Access Four Security Fences Workstation File Sharing Firewall Limits Unwanted Bugs: Viruses Setting Up Your Network Chapter 5: Good Housekeeping Maintenance Is a Good Habit Calls for Backup Power Corrupts Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) Other Maintenance Tasks Bug Patrol Chapter 6: Can You Hear Me Now? Basic Troubleshooting Methods Dealing with the Trouble Desk Common Wi-Fi Problems and Cures Common DSL Problems and Cures Common Cable Broadband Problems Troubleshooting Shoot-em-Ups Chapter 7: Wi-Fi for Fun and Profit So Much Music, So Little Time PC TV Bang! Youre Dead Wi-Fi Telephones Wi-Fi as a Tool for the Job Chapter 8: Where No One Has Roamed Before Boingo Wireless NYCwireless Linksys The Wi-Fi Alliance In-Stat/MDR Apple Computer Hewlett-Packard The Last Word: The Author Gazes into His Crystal Ball Chapter 9: Frequently Asked Questions Wi-Fi Networking Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) FAQ (Courtesy CyberPower Systems) Glossary Index Glossary IndexFor many professionals, wireless home computer networking delivers the power of corporate technology -- without the hassles of corporate living, and the mobile connectivity to all of the computers throughout your home (or backyard) -- without rewiring. That