Home Networking Simplified

by Doherty, Jim; Anderson, Neil

Edition: 1st

ISBN13: 9781587201363

ISBN10: 1587201364

Format: Paperback

Pub. Date: 2005-05-25

Publisher(s): Cisco Press

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Summary

An illustrated home networking handbook for the everyday user

Building a network doesn't have to be all work and no play—it can actually be fun! Home Networking Simplified is an illustrated home-networking book for everyone from Grandma Mary to your tech-savvy teenage neighbor.

Home Networking Simplified gives you the most basic need-to-know info and then teaches you how to get the most out of your home network:

Learn the basics of home networking, from connecting to the Internet to connecting your computers
Create a basic home network
Grow and update your network with confidence
Secure your home network and protect yourself from hackers and viruses
Go wireless to put your computers where you want them—not just where cables reach
Learn about the latest technologies, emerging trends, and coolest toys

Whether you’re a newbie, a geek, or someone in-between, Home Networking Simplified helps you harness the power of home networking.

Debugged by The Geek Squad

This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems®.

Author Biography

Jim Doherty is currently the director of Strategic Marketing with Symbol Technologies. Prior to joining Symbol, Jim worked at Cisco Systems, where he led marketing campaigns for IP Telephony, and routing and switching. Over the past several years, he has taught professionals in both academic and industry settings on a broad range of topics, including networking, electric circuits, statistics, and wireless communication methods. Jim is the co-author of Cisco Networking Simplified and wrote the Study Notes section of the Cisco CCNA Exam #640-607 Flash Card Practice Kit. Jim holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from N.C. State University and an MBA from Duke University. Jim also served in the United States Marine Corps, where he earned the rank of Sergeant, before leaving to pursue an education.

Neil Anderson is a manager in Enterprise Systems Engineering at Cisco Systems, currently responsible for enterprise branch-office networking and teleworking systems architectures. Neil has 20 years of diverse telecom experience, including public telephone systems, mobile telephone systems, IP networks, wireless networking, and home networks. Neil has held roles in Research & Development, Systems Engineering, and Technical Marketing. At Cisco Systems, Neil has worked with Virtual Private Network (VPN), Voice over IP (VoIP), and wireless LAN (WLAN) technologies, focusing on converged networking solutions for enterprise and small business customers. Neil holds a bachelor's degree in computer science.

Foreword

xvi

Introduction

xvii

Part I Networking Basics

What's a Network?

(6)

PC Hardware and Network Interface Cards

(1)

Installing Devices in Computers

(3)

Configuring New Devices in Microsoft Windows

(2)

Networking Fundamentals

(8)

Bits and Bytes

(1)

Network Media Types

(7)

Twisted-Pair Cable

(1)

Coaxial Cable

(2)

Wireless Networks

(1)

Comparing Media Types

(1)

What Is an IP Address?

(1)

Dynamically Allocated IP Addresses

(1)

Domain Name Server (DNS)

(2)

Connecting to the Internet

(22)

The Internet

(3)

TCP/IP

(1)

A Network of Networks

(1)

What Are HTTP and HTML and What Do They Do?

(2)

Internet Access Options

(1)

Modems

(2)

The Internet and Its Applications

(1)

E-Mail

(4)

E-Mail Tools

(1)

What Is Up with the @ Sign?

(1)

Sending E-Mails

(1)

Receiving E-Mails

(2)

How to Build It: Connecting to the Internet

(1)

Decide on the Type of Modem

(1)

Physically Install the Modem

(1)

Internal Modem in a Desktop Computer

(1)

Internal Modem in a Laptop Computer

(1)

External Modem

(1)

Configure Windows to ``Talk To'' the Modem

(2)

Set Up a Dialup Connection to the Internet

(4)

Set Up Access to E-Mail

(4)

From the Geek Squad Files

(2)

Part II Simple Home Networks

Creating a Basic Home Network

(20)

Planning a Network

(4)

Designing Your Network

(2)

Building Your Network

(2)

How to Build It: Connecting Two Computers

(1)

Decide on the Type of NICs

(3)

Physically Install the NIC

(1)

Internal NIC in a Desktop Computer

(1)

Internal PCMCIA NIC in a Laptop Computer

(1)

External NIC for a Desktop or Laptop Computer

(1)

Configure Windows to ``Talk To'' the NIC

(1)

Build a Network Between the Two Computers

(3)

Back-to-Back

(1)

Using a Hub, Switch, or Router

(2)

Set Up the Network in Windows

(8)

Troubleshooting Tips: Building a Network

(1)

Sharing Network Resources

(26)

File Sharing

(2)

Printer Sharing

(4)

Practicing Safe Share

(1)

Sharing Guidelines

(1)

Network Design Guidelines

(1)

How to Build It: File and Printer Sharing

(1)

Enable File and Printer Sharing

(2)

Share a File Over the Network

(3)

Map a Shared File Folder as a Disk Drive

(3)

Share a Printer Over the Network

(3)

Map a Shared Printer

(3)

Add Security Precautions to File and Printer Sharing

(5)

High-Speed Internet Access

(36)

Broadband Revolution

(8)

Different Types of Broadband

(1)

DSL

(2)

Cable

(2)

Satellite

(2)

Wireless (Cellular)

(1)

Accelerated Dialup

(2)

Providers

(1)

Need for Speed

(2)

Selecting a Broadband Service

(4)

Online Resources to Help You Choose a Broadband Provider

(3)

Keep This Important Information

100

(1)

How to Build It: Broadband Internet Access

101

(1)

Decide on a Home Network Design

101

(3)

One-Computer Network

102

(1)

Two-Computer Network

102

(1)

Multiple-Computer Network

102

(2)

Wireless Network

104

(3)

Router Comparison

104

(1)

Set Up the Broadband Equipment

105

(1)

Broadband Cable Connection

106

(1)

Broadband DSL Connection

106

(1)

Configure the Router for Broadband Service

107

(8)

Configure the Router for the Home Network

115

(4)

Check the Access to the Internet

119

(2)

From the Geek Squad Files

121

(2)

Part III Look Ma, No Wires

ABGs of Wireless

123

(10)

Wireless LANs

124

(1)

Standards Soup

125

(2)

802.11b

125

(1)

802.11a

125

(1)

802.11g

126

(1)

Comparing the IEEE WLAN Standards

126

(1)

Selecting the Right Wireless Standard for Your Network

127

(4)

Compatibility

128

(2)

Speed

130

(1)

Cost

130

(1)

Additional Considerations

131

(1)

Recommendations

131

(2)

Going Wireless at Home

133

(22)

Planning Your Wireless Network

133

(5)

Wireless Network Topologies

133

(2)

Sketching a Network Layout

135

(1)

Making a Shopping List

136

(2)

Turning Up the Network

138

(2)

Select an SSID

138

(1)

Select a Wireless Channel

139

(1)

How to Build It: Going Wireless

140

(1)

Install and Set Up a Wireless Router

141

(2)

Install and Set Up Wireless NICs

143

(3)

Configuring an Existing Built-In Wireless NIC

146

(3)

Check Wireless Network Operation

149

(6)

Securing Your Wireless Network

155

(24)

Why Should I Worry About Wireless Network Security?

155

(1)

What Do I Do About It?

156

(2)

Don't Advertise Your Wireless Network

158

(1)

Scramble Your Signal

158

(3)

How to Build It: Securing Your Wireless Network

161

(1)

Stop Advertising Your Wireless Network

161

(1)

Enable Wireless Encryption

162

(14)

Enabling WEP Encryption on the Wireless Router

163

(2)

Enabling WEP Encryption Using the NIC's Utility

165

(4)

Enabling WEP Encryption Under Windows XP

169

(3)

WPA Encryption Example

172

(4)

Disable Ad-Hoc Networking

176

(1)

Wireless Security Checklist

177

(1)

Final Thoughts on Wireless Security

178

(1)

Wireless Away from Home

179

(16)

What Is a Hotspot?

179

(1)

How to Find a Hotspot

180

(1)

Hotspot Options and Costs

181

(1)

How to Build It: Using Wireless Hotspots

182

(1)

Discover and Connect to a Hotspot

182

(7)

Pass the Hotspot Membership Test

189

(4)

What Not to Do When Using a Hotspot

193

(2)

From the Geek Squad Files

195

(2)

Part IV Security of Home Networks

Protecting Your Network from Intruders

197

(18)

Introduction to Security Software

200

(2)

Lines of Defense

200

(1)

Security Software ``Bundles''

201

(1)

Firewalls

202

(3)

How Firewalls Work

202

(1)

What Firewalls Protect You From

203

(2)

Hiding Your Network Addresses

205

(1)

How to Build It: Protecting Your Network from Intruders

206

(1)

Turning on a Firewall in the Router

206

(1)

Installing a Personal Firewall on Each Computer

207

(1)

Installing a Professional Personal Firewall Program

208

(1)

Installing a Free Personal Firewall Program

209

(1)

Enabling the Windows Firewall

210

(2)

Keeping Windows Security Up to Date

212

(2)

Where to Go for More Info

214

(1)

Viruses and Other Malicious Software

215

(18)

What Is a Virus?

215

(1)

Where Viruses Live

216

(2)

Other Nasty Stuff

218

(2)

Worms

218

(1)

Trojan Horses

218

(2)

Protecting Yourself Against Malicious Code

220

(4)

Common Sense

220

(1)

Antivirus Programs

220

(1)

How Do Antivirus Programs Work?

221

(1)

What Happens with New Viruses?

222

(2)

How to Build It: Preventing Viruses and Other Malicious Software from Infecting Your Network

224

(1)

Turn on Antivirus Protection at Your Service Provider

225

(1)

Set up Antivirus Protection on Your Home Computers

226

(2)

Make Sure Automatic Updating Is Working

228

(2)

Perform an Initial Virus Scan

230

(1)

Where to Go for More Info

231

(2)

Other Vulnerabilities (Spam, Cookies, Pop-Ups, Spyware, and Scams)

233

(16)

Spam

233

(2)

How Spam Works

233

(2)

How to Block Spam

235

(1)

235

(2)

How Cookies Work

235

(2)

Bad Cookies

237

(1)

Pop-Ups

237

(1)

How Pop-Ups Work

238

(1)

How to Get Rid of Pop-Ups

238

(1)

Spyware/Adware

238

(1)

How Spyware or Adware Works

238

(1)

How to Get Rid of Spyware and Adware

239

(1)

Additional Scams

239

(3)

Phishing

239

(3)

Urban Legends

242

(1)

How to Build It: Preventing Network Vulnerabilities

242

(1)

Turn on Spam Blocking at Your Service Provider

242

(1)

Set Up Spam Blocking on Your Home Computers

243

(2)

Avoid Phishing Scams

245

(1)

Set Up Spyware and Adware Blocking on Your Home Computers

246

(1)

Set Up Pop-Up Blocking on Home Computers

247

(1)

Where to Go for More Info

248

(1)

Keeping Your Family Safe on the Internet

249

(16)

What Are the Online Dangers?

249

(2)

Pornography

250

(1)

Predators

250

(1)

Gambling

250

(1)

Hacking

250

(1)

Illegal Peer-to-Peer Sharing

251

(1)

Protecting Your Family from Online Dangers

251

(1)

How to Build It: Making the Internet Safe

252

(1)

Decide Which Parental Controls Are Right for You

252

(2)

Enable Parental Controls at Your ISP

254

(1)

Enable Parental Controls Using Your Home Router

255

(4)

Enable Parental Controls on Home Computers

259

(5)

Security Bundle Parental Control Option

259

(2)

NetNanny Option

261

(1)

How to Track Internet Activity

262

(2)

Where to Go for More Info

264

(1)

From the Geek Squad Files

265

(6)

Security Checklist

267

(4)

Part V Advanced Home Networks

Wireless Print Servers: The Cure for Joy

271

(16)

How to Build It: Wireless Print Server

273

(1)

Set Up the Wireless Print Server for Your Wireless Network

273

(7)

Connect Printers to the Wireless Printer Server

280

(1)

Install the Wireless Print Server Driver on Each Computer

281

(5)

Print a Test Page

286

(1)

Video Surveillance

287

(30)

How to Build It: Wireless Internet Video Cameras

287

(2)

Set Up the Wireless Internet Video Camera for Your Wireless Network

289

(9)

Configure the Video Camera Security

298

(5)

Viewing Video from Within Your House

303

(6)

Viewing Images with an Internet Browser

303

(3)

Installing and Viewing Images with the Viewer Client

306

(3)

Viewing Video over the Internet

309

(4)

Problems with Viewing Video over the Internet

313

(1)

Use the Video Camera as a Motion Detector

313

(4)

Internet Phone Service

317

(18)

How IP Telephony Works

318

(2)

Broadband Phone Services

320

(2)

Broadband Phone Providers

320

(1)

Virtual Phone Numbers

321

(1)

Voice-Chat Services

322

(2)

How to Build It: Internet Phone Service

324

(1)

Setting Up a Broadband Phone Service

324

(4)

Choosing an Internet Phone Adapter

324

(1)

Setting Up the Internet Phone Adapter

325

(3)

Setting Up a Voice-Chat Service (Using Skype)

328

(7)

Networked Entertainment Systems

335

(16)

How to Build It: Networked Entertainment Systems

335

(1)

Set Up the Wireless Media Adapter

336

(5)

Connect the Home Entertainment Center to the Wireless Media Adapter

341

(1)

Install the Adapter Utility Client on Your Home Computer

342

(3)

Playing Music

345

(3)

Viewing Photos

348

(3)

Online Gaming

351

(18)

Gaming Servers

351

(2)

Options for Online Gaming

353

(1)

How to Build It: Online Video Gaming

354

(1)

Set Up the Wireless Game Adapter

354

(6)

Connect a Video Game Console to the Wireless Game Adapter

360

(1)

Connect to an Online Game Provider

360

(3)

Setting Up an Online Game Account

363

(4)

Detailed Troubleshooting Steps for Online Gaming

367

(2)

From the Geek Squad Files

369

(2)

Glossary

371

(10)

Index

381

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