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Contents
Introduction
Part I
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Networking Options
- Deciding to create a home network
- Honing in on the right operating system
- Understanding how networks work
- Figuring out what hardware you need
- Choosing between wireless or cable
- Purchasing kits or individual components
Chapter 2: Configuring Your Network
- Showing your computer how to find your network adapter
- Installing network components
- Naming your computer and giving it a workgroup
- Setting up your network for file and printer sharing
- Creating a username and password
Part II
Chapter 3: Sharing the Internet
- Taking a look at Internet connection hardware options
- Configuring dial-up networking connections
- Sharing Internet connections
- Examining hardware devices that provide connection sharing
Chapter 4: Sharing Printers and Peripherals
- Setting up shared printers
- Installing a network printer
- Sharing CD-ROM, removable, and other drives
Chapter 5: Other Networking Techniques
- Adding Windows NT 4.0 to your network
- Networking a laptop computer
- Getting a Mac to communicate with your PC network
Part III
Chapter 6: Ten Good Reasons to Set Up a Home PC Network
Chapter 7: Ten Ways to Keep Your Network Healthy
About the Authors
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