Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies

<b>Step by step guide to connecting all your electronic devices into one network</b> <p>A home network allows you to share Internet connections, photos, video, music, game consoles, printers, and other electronic gadgets. This do-it-yourself guide shows you step by step how to create a wired or wireless network in your home.</p> <p>In the <i>For Dummies</i> tradition of making technology less intimidating, <i>Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies</i> breaks down the process into easy steps with clear instructions.</p> <ul> <li>Increasing broadband speeds, cellular technology, the explosive growth of iPhone sales, and the new Home Group feature in Windows 7 all contribute to a booming interest in home networking</li> <li>This step-by-step guide walks do-it-yourselfers through the process of setting up a wired or wireless network with Windows 7 and Windows Vista</li> <li>Demonstrates how to connect desktops or laptops, printers, a home server, a router, high-speed Internet access, a video game system, a telephone line, and entertainment peripherals</li> <li>Shows how to share files, music, and video, and connect to an iPhone</li> <li>Provides maintenance and troubleshooting tips</li> </ul> <p><i>Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies</i> enables you to take advantage of everything a home network can offer without hiring a technology wizard.</p>