Linksys® Networks: The Official Guide, 3rd Ed.,9780072258585

Linksys® Networks: The Official Guide, 3rd Ed.

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ISBN13: 9780072258585
ISBN10: 0072258586
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Pub. Date: 2005-01-26
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
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Summary

Build a wired or wireless Linksys network in your home or office easily with help from this one-stop guide. Inside, you'll find details on selecting the right hardware and components for your needs, installing your network, connecting to the Internet, implementing security measures, and troubleshooting. Then you'll learn how easy it is to share resources between computers including high-speed Internet access, data, music, games, and much more.

Author Biography

Walter Glenn has been a part of the computer industry for over 17 years and currently works in Huntsville, Alabama, as a consultant, trainer, and writer. He has helped thousands of computer users, from beginners to experts, learn more about using their computers and networks. Walter is the author or co-author of over twenty books on different versions of Windows, networking, and other computer applications. He is the author of Windows XP Tips & Techniques, also from McGraw-Hill Osborne.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xvii
PART I Getting Started
CHAPTER 1 Networking Choices
3(16)
What's a Network?
4(1)
Types of Networks
5(4)
Client/Server Networks
5(2)
Peer-To-Peer Networks
7(2)
Network Administration
9(3)
Computer and Workgroup Names
9(2)
User Settings
11(1)
Network Connection Choices
12(7)
Ethernet Cable
14(1)
Household Telephone Wires
15(1)
Household Electrical Wires
16(1)
Wireless Networking
17(1)
Mix and Match
17(2)
CHAPTER 2 Purchasing and Connecting Hardware
19(24)
Desktop Computer Hardware
20(11)
Network Adapters
20(11)
Portable Computer Hardware
31(5)
PC Cards
32(3)
USB Connections
35(1)
Personal Digital Assistants
36(1)
Network Hardware
36(7)
Network Interface Cards
36(1)
Cable
37(2)
Hubs
39(1)
Switches
40(1)
Routers
40(1)
Wireless Access Points
41(1)
Combination Devices
42(1)
CHAPTER 3 Internet Connection Hardware
43(22)
Telephone Modems
45(3)
What's a Modem?
45(2)
Modem Speeds
47(1)
ISDN
47(1)
Cable Modems
48(11)
Older One-Way Systems
48(1)
Cable Modem Equipment
49(8)
Cable Modem Service Options
57(1)
Activating Your New Cable Modem
57(1)
Connecting the Cable Modem to the Network
58(1)
Digital Subscriber Line
59(2)
Symmetric Versus Asymmetric Versus IDSL
60(1)
How to Shop for DSL
60(1)
DSL Equipment
61(1)
Satellite
61(4)
Connecting the Satellite to Your Network
62(3)
PART II Installing Your Network
CHAPTER 4 Installing an Ethernet Cable Network
65(28)
The Concentrator: Central Control
66(5)
Concentrator Speed
66(1)
How Data Moves Through the Concentrator
67(1)
Finding a Location for the Concentrator
68(3)
Installing Cable
71(11)
Types of Cable
71(4)
Measuring the Runs
75(1)
Assembling Your Tools
76(1)
Cabling Within the Same Room
77(1)
Cabling Between Adjacent Rooms
77(1)
Cabling Between Nonadjacent Rooms on the Same Floor
78(2)
Cabling Between Floors
80(1)
Adding a Professional Touch
81(1)
Plan Ahead-Bring Up Other Cables
82(1)
Hiring a Professional
82(1)
Installing NICs
82(11)
Internal NICs
83(6)
Installing a USB Network Adapter
89(1)
Installing NICs in Portable Computers
90(3)
CHAPTER 5 Installing a Wireless Network
93(50)
Wireless Networking Standards and Speeds
94(2)
Rated Speeds
94(2)
Positioning Computers
96(1)
Interference and Conflicts Between Wireless Products
96(1)
Wireless NICs
97(10)
Internal NICs
98(6)
USB Adapters
104(3)
Connecting Wireless Clients to the Network
107(13)
Installing the Linksys WLAN Monitor Utility
108(2)
Using the Linksys WLAN Monitor Utility
110(3)
Configuring Windows XP's Built-In Wireless Support
113(7)
Wireless Broadband Routers and Access Points
120(6)
Access Points
120(1)
Wireless Routers
120(1)
Dual-Band Devices
121(1)
Connecting the Wires
121(1)
Performing the Initial Software Setup
121(5)
Configuring Security
126(15)
Authentication
127(1)
Good Practices
127(2)
WEP
129(6)
WPA
135(3)
MAC Filtering
138(3)
Improving the Wireless Signal
141(1)
Public Hot Spots
142(1)
CHAPTER 6 Using Telephone Lines
143(30)
Installing Phoneline Hardware
145(4)
USB Phoneline Adapter
145(1)
PC Card Phoneline Adapters for Notebooks
146(3)
Connecting to the Internet or Other Networks
149(21)
The Linksys Phoneline Router
149(21)
Connecting to Jacks
170(2)
Potential Interference Problems
171(1)
Sharing Jacks with Modems
172(1)
CHAPTER 7 Plugging In to Electric Wires
173(14)
Installing the Network Adapter
174(7)
First, Install the Software
174(3)
Connect the USB Adapter
177(1)
Install the Drivers
178(2)
The PowerLine Adapter in Action
180(1)
Securing Your PowerLine Network
181(2)
Understanding Encryption
182(1)
Running the Security Configuration Utility
182(1)
Installing a Bridge to Connect to an Ethernet Device
183(4)
Configuring Security for a PowerLine Bridge
184(1)
Connecting the Bridge to Your Computer
185(1)
Connecting the Bridge to an Ethernet Device
185(2)
CHAPTER 8 Connecting Your Network to the Internet
187(36)
Overview of Important Networking Concepts
188(3)
Protocols
189(1)
IP Addressing
189(1)
Private Versus Public IP Addresses
190(1)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
191(1)
Using Internet Connection Sharing
191(15)
Configuring the ICS Host Using the Windows Networking Wizards
192(5)
Configuring the ICS Host in Windows 98SE
197(6)
Configuring ICS Client Computers
203(2)
Configuring Other Windows 98SE Network Components
205(1)
Using a Router to Connect Your Network to the Internet
206(17)
Connecting the Router to Your Network
207(3)
Configuring the Router
210(4)
Using Static IP Addresses
214(2)
Managing the Router's Password
216(1)
Managing DHCP
217(6)
PART III Working with Your Network
CHAPTER 9 Security
223(48)
Using Firewalls
225(24)
Understanding Firewalls
225(4)
Protecting Your Network with a Linksys Firewall Router
229(20)
Protecting Your Computer with a Software Firewall
249(7)
Enabling Automatic Updates in Windows XP
256(1)
Anti-Virus Software
257(6)
Understanding Viruses
258(1)
Types of Viruses
258(3)
Understanding Anti-Virus Software
261(2)
Other Security Measures
263(8)
Ending Pop-Up Message Intrusions
263(1)
Getting Rid of Spyware
264(2)
Using VPNs
266(5)
CHAPTER 10 Sharing Files and Folders
271(48)
Sharing Files
272(15)
File Sharing Is Hierarchical
273(1)
Shares and the Network Browse Window
273(1)
Sharing Folders and Drives in Windows XP
274(4)
Sharing Files in Windows 2000
278(1)
Sharing Files in Windows 98SE/Me
279(2)
Using Windows 98SE/Me Passwords for Shares
281(1)
Using Hidden Shares
282(1)
Mapping Shares to Drive Letters
283(4)
Using Linksys Network Attached Storage Devices to Share Files
287(25)
Sharing Files with the Linksys NAS Device
288(24)
Sharing Files with the Linksys Network Storage Link
312(7)
CHAPTER 11 Sharing Printers
319(16)
Using Linksys Print Servers to Share Printers
320(10)
Physically Installing the Print Server
321(1)
Installing the Print Server Driver
322(1)
Installing Printer Drivers
323(2)
Understanding the Print Server Configuration Tools
325(3)
Using the Print Server Management Tools
328(2)
Using Windows Printer Sharing
330(5)
Sharing a Printer in Windows XP
331(1)
Sharing a Printer in Windows 2000
332(1)
Sharing a Printer in Windows 98SE/Me
332(1)
Installing a Remote Printer
333(1)
Installing Additional Drivers
333(2)
CHAPTER 12 Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting
335(38)
Document Everything
336(5)
Track Your ISP Settings
337(1)
Track Hardware Settings
337(3)
Track NIC Configuration Settings
340(1)
Track Cable Connections
340(1)
Expanding Your Network
341(4)
Expanding Ethernet Networks
342(1)
Expanding Wireless LANS
343(1)
Mixing Connection Types
344(1)
Troubleshooting and Tweaking Network Communication
345(8)
Checking Network Connections
345(3)
Checking Network Configuration Settings
348(5)
Troubleshooting and Tweaking Internet Connections
353(6)
No Internet Connection
354(4)
Invalid DHCP Lease
358(1)
Tricks and Tips for Network Printing
359(4)
Creating Precontigured Printers
360(2)
Limiting the Time a Printer Is Available
362(1)
Creating a Printer for Text Files
363(1)
Moving Laptops Between Home and Office Networks
363(10)
Topology Differences
364(1)
Differences in Settings
365(1)
Changing Settings Manually
365(5)
Using Software to Change Network Settings
370(1)
Using the Netsh Tool
371(2)
CHAPTER 13 Linksys Media Devices
373(30)
The Linksys Wireless-B Media Link
374(14)
Setting Up the Media Link
376(8)
Installing the Media Server Software
384(3)
Using the Media Link
387(1)
The Linksys Wireless-B Media Adapter
388(33)
Setting Up the Media Adapter
390(7)
Setting Up the Media Adapter Utility
397(1)
Using the Media Adapter
398(5)
PART IV Appendixes
APPENDIX A Glossary of Network Terminology
403(18)
APPENDIX B Advanced Network Tools
421(32)
Windows Graphical Network Tools
422(11)
Winipcfg
422(2)
Wntipcfg
424(1)
Network Connection Properties
425(5)
Windows XP Network Diagnostics Tools
430(3)
Command-Line Tools
433(16)
Ipconfig
433(2)
Ping
435(3)
Tracert
438(1)
Pathping
439(1)
Nbtstat
440(2)
Net Commands
442(7)
Synchronizing Time over the Internet
449(4)
Understanding Time Synchronization
450(1)
Changing the Time Server
451(1)
Synchronizing the Time Manually
452(1)
Updating Clocks on the Network Computers
452(1)
Index 453

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