Windows XP Home Networking - Softcover

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Paul Thurrott is News Editor of Windows & .NET Magazine and Connected Home Magazine. He also contributes to a number of online newsletters and Web sites that focus on Windows. His books include Great Digital Media with Windows XP.

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All the Know–How You Need to Set Up a Home Network and Make the Most of It

• Plan and set up a wireless or wired home network with ease
• Share Internet connections, files, and peripherals between computers
• Ensure that your home network is safe from outside intrusion

Windows XP is packed with features that make home networking easier than ever. In this comprehensive guide, Windows expert Paul Thurrott shows you step by step how to choose between wired and wireless options, set up and secure your network, and then take advantage of Windows XP’s many network capabilities and options. From sorting out cables and routers to sharing Internet connections and printers to configuring firewalls and e–mail, this book delivers all the information you need to bring networking home.

Detailed Instructions for Networking Your Home

• Get a modem or broadband Internet connection
• Understand your home networking options
• Set up a wired or wireless home network
• Share Internet connections, printers, and files
• Secure your network with passwords and a firewall
• Explore advanced networking options
• Configure browsers, e–mail, and instant messaging
• Create your own Web page and get remote assistance
• Synch PDAs with your networked PCs
• Harness Windows XP Professional Edition for Remote Desktop access