This Wired Home: The Microsoft Guide to Home Networking, 3/e
Alan Neibauer
- 出版商: MicroSoft
- 出版日期: 2002-03-27
- 售價: $1,320
- 貴賓價: 9.5 折 $1,254
- 語言: 英文
- 頁數: 505
- 裝訂: Paperback
- ISBN: 0735614946
- ISBN-13: 9780735614949
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Description:
If you can plug in a PC, you can build your own home network!
Are there two or more computers in your house—but
only one printer? Do your kids want to play games on the Internet at the same
time you want to check e-mail? Is your entire household competing for the same
dial tone?
If you run more than one PC under your roof, THIS WIRED HOME
can show you how to build a simple network—wired or wireless—and quickly
multiply the computing power for your family or home office.
Just follow
easy step-by-step instructions to create a secure and reliable network that can
grow as your family or business grows. This how-to guide is written in plain,
nontechnical language, so you can put the information to work right away.
You’ll learn how to:
• Match a networking solution to your
needs—from networks that run on your home power lines to broadband and wireless
systems
• Find the best free and low-cost connection software—including using
the built-in capabilities in Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000 Professional,
and earlier versions of Windows for the home
• Share a single dial-up, DSL,
or cable modem Internet connection
• Hook up PCs and Macs on the same
network
• Create a firewall, use encryption, and learn other security
measures
• Use your network to keep a central calendar, share files, play
games, and dial in from the road
• Make wiring and setup decisions now that
can evolve for future networking, entertainment, and home automation
technologies
Like any home improvement project, all you need to build
your own network is some guidance and the right tools. And with THIS WIRED HOME,
you get the tips, tricks of the trade, and the confidence to do it
yourself!
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments | xiii |
Introduction | xv |
PART 1 GETTING STARTED | |
CHAPTER 1 Why Set Up a Network? | 3 |
Sharing an Internet Connection | 4 |
Don't Worry if the Line Is Busy | 5 |
Getting the Most from Broadband | 5 |
The Bottom Line | 7 |
Sharing Printers | 7 |
Putting the Printer Online | 9 |
The Bottom Line | 10 |
Sharing Files and Folders | 11 |
Avoiding the Floppy Shuffle | 11 |
Making Files Easy to Find | 11 |
Keeping Documents Current | 12 |
Working Together | 12 |
Safeguarding Important Documents | 13 |
The Bottom Line | 14 |
Sharing CD–ROMs and Removable Drives | 14 |
Escaping the CD Shuffle | 14 |
Adding Zip to Your Life | 15 |
The Bottom Line | 16 |
Communicating with Others | 16 |
Using an Electronic Intercom | 16 |
Staying in Touch | 17 |
The Bottom Line | 17 |
Playing Family Games | 18 |
Setting Up for Multiplayer Gaming | 18 |
The Bottom Line | 18 |
Bridging PCs and Macs | 19 |
Making It Educational | 19 |
Home Entertainment and Automation | 20 |
The Bottom Line | 20 |
CHAPTER 2 Getting Connected Without a Network | 21 |
When Sharing a Printer Is Enough | 21 |
Using Printer Switches | 22 |
Putting It on Automatic | 26 |
Making a Direct Connection | 29 |
One Simple Cable Is All It Takes | 30 |
Installing the Software | 31 |
Choosing a Protocol | 32 |
Setting Up a Direct Cable Connection | 34 |
Using a Direct Cable Connection | 39 |
Using a Direct Connection with Windows 2000 or Windows XP | 40 |
Another Way to Share Files and Printers | 50 |
Going Wireless with Infrared | 54 |
What to Do with an Old CPU | 56 |
The Bottom Line | 58 |
CHAPTER 3 Planning a Network | 59 |
A Little Network Preamble | 59 |
Deciding on Network Control | 61 |
Setting Up a Level Playing Field | 62 |
Putting Someone in Charge | 64 |
Deciding on the Connection | 67 |
Planning for Internet Sharing | 70 |
Planning for the Future | 70 |
Understanding Networking Software | 71 |
Network Drivers | 71 |
Network Operating Systems | 72 |
The Bottom Line | 72 |
CHAPTER 4 Types of Networks | 73 |
Wired Ethernet | 73 |
Types of Cable | 74 |
Fiber Optics | 78 |
Wireless Networks | 79 |
Competing Protocols | 80 |
The Pros and Cons of Going Wireless | 81 |
Choosing a Wireless System | 82 |
Phone-Line Networks | 84 |
The Pros and Cons of Phone-Line Networks | 84 |
Choosing a Phone-Line System | 85 |
USB Direct Cable Networks | 85 |
Choosing a USB Network System | 87 |
Power-Line Networks | 90 |
The Pros and Cons of Power-Line Networks | 90 |
Choosing a Power-Line System | 91 |
Bridging Network Types | 91 |
Home Automation Networks | 94 |
Home Entertainment | 94 |
Telephone and Intercom | 94 |
Security | 95 |
Home Automation | 95 |
Environmental Controls | 95 |
The Bottom Line | 96 |
PART 2 INSTALLING THE HARDWARE | |
CHAPTER 5 Installing Network Cards and Adapters | 99 |
Are You Network-Ready? | 99 |
Working Without Cards | 100 |
Cook It Yourself or Order Out? | 102 |
Installing a Network Card Yourself | 102 |
Finding Someone Else to Do It | 103 |
Buying and Installing a Network Card | 104 |
It's All in the Cards | 104 |
Catching the Right Bus | 105 |
The Whole Kit and Caboodle | 109 |
Where to Shop? | 109 |
Playing the Card Game | 111 |
Installing the Card | 112 |
Installing ISA Cards | 115 |
The Bottom Line | 117 |
CHAPTER 6 Connecting Your Network | 119 |
Connecting an Ethernet Network | 119 |
Running the Cable | 119 |
Using Twisted-Pair Cable | 121 |
Using Thin Ethernet Coaxial Cable | 131 |
Good Cabling Equals Good Networking | 133 |
Accessorizing Your Installation | 135 |
Expanding Your Ethernet Network | 136 |
Alternatives to Hubs | 138 |
Creating a Wireless Network | 140 |
Extending Wireless Networks | 141 |
Connecting Other Network Types | 147 |
Phone-Line Networks | 147 |
Power-Line Networks | 149 |
USB Networks | 149 |
Getting Wired for the Future | 150 |
The X10 Files | 152 |
The Bottom Line | 153 |
PART 3 SETTING UP THE SOFTWARE | |
CHAPTER 7 Installing the Software | 157 |
Installing Network Drivers | 158 |
Loading Drivers Automatically | 158 |
Installing Drivers Manually | 160 |
Installing Drivers for Non-Plug-and-Play NICs | 163 |
Configuring Windows for Networking | 165 |
Using the Home Networking Wizard | 165 |
Configuring Windows Networks | 168 |
Installing Protocols | 171 |
Selecting Network Services | 174 |
Identifying Your Computer on the Network | 176 |
Configuring TCP/IP | 177 |
Windows XP Bridges | 185 |
Creating a Bridge Using the Wizard | 185 |
Creating A Bridge Manually | 187 |
Setting Up Wireless Networks | 187 |
Setting Up Wireless Encryption | 191 |
Windows XP Wireless | 194 |
Access Points | 196 |
Welcome to the Neighborhood! | 200 |
Accessing the Network in Windows 95 or Windows 98 | 200 |
Accessing the Network in Windows Me | 202 |
Accessing the Network in Windows 2000 | 203 |
Accessing the Network in Windows XP | 203 |
Troubleshooting | 204 |
Browsing the Network | 204 |
Checking Network Settings | 204 |
Checking the Master Browser | 205 |
Troubleshooting Hardware Conflicts | 207 |
The Bottom Line | 209 |
CHAPTER 8 Creating User Profiles | 211 |
What's in a Profile? | 211 |
Using Profiles in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me | 213 |
Turning On Profiles | 213 |
Adding Users | 214 |
Logging On as a Different User | 217 |
Locating Your Folders | 219 |
Changing Passwords | 220 |
Using Profiles in Windows 2000 | 224 |
Using Profiles in Windows XP | 227 |
Adding a User | 228 |
Modifying a User Account | 229 |
Logging On a Different User | 229 |
Shared and Private Folders | 231 |
The Bottom Line | 233 |
CHAPTER 9 Learning to Share | 235 |
Turning On File Sharing | 235 |
Sharing and Accessing Network Resources | 237 |
Sharing a Hard Disk | 238 |
Sharing Folders | 241 |
Accessing Shared Disks and Folders | 241 |
Making Sharing Easier | 247 |
Working with Remote Files | 252 |
Sharing in Windows 2000 | 262 |
Turning On File Sharing | 263 |
Sharing Drives | 263 |
Sharing Folders | 266 |
Sharing in Windows XP | 266 |
Turning On File Sharing | 267 |
Sharing Drives | 267 |
Sharing Folders | 269 |
Monitoring Network Connections | 269 |
Monitoring Your Network in Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me | 269 |
Monitoring Your Network in Windows 2000 or Windows XP | 270 |
Sharing CDs Virtually | 271 |
Paragon CD Emulator | 273 |
Virtual CD 3 | 274 |
Sharing Programs | 276 |
What Can Be Shared? | 276 |
Running a Program Remotely | 276 |
Sharing a Data File | 277 |
Backing Up Important Files | 279 |
Using Removable Disks | 280 |
Storing Files Remotely | 280 |
Using Microsoft Backup | 280 |
Creating Backup Jobs | 282 |
Using Tape Backup | 284 |
Network Attached Storage | 286 |
Sending and Receiving Pop-Up Messages | 288 |
Starting WinPopup | 289 |
Installing WinPopup | 290 |
Using WinPopup | 291 |
The Bottom Line | 294 |
PART 4 RUNNING THE NETWORK | |
CHAPTER 10 Printing Across the Network | 297 |
Sharing Printers | 298 |
Let the Printer Beware! | 298 |
Setting Up Printer Sharing | 299 |
Installing a Printer | 300 |
Handling Problem Printers | 305 |
Sharing a Printer | 306 |
Accessing a Shared Printer | 309 |
Selecting a Different Printer on the Network | 311 |
Connecting Printers Directly to the Network | 312 |
Setting Up a Print Server | 313 |
Gateway Print Servers | 319 |
The Bottom Line | 322 |
CHAPTER 11 Going Online Through the Network | 323 |
Internet Sharing Alternatives | 324 |
Getting Ready to Share a Modem | 325 |
Making Sure TCP/IP Is Installed | 326 |
Using Modem-Sharing Software | 328 |
Internet Sharing in Windows 98 and Windows Me | 329 |
Internet Connection Sharing in Windows 2000 | 339 |
Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP | 340 |
Disconnecting from the Internet | 343 |
Other Software Solutions for Internet Connection Sharing | 344 |
Using Internet Sharing Hardware | 344 |
Sharing a Dial-Up Modem | 345 |
Sharing Broadband Internet | 346 |
Internet Security | 363 |
Turning Off Internet File Sharing | 364 |
Creating a Firewall | 364 |
The Bottom Line | 369 |
CHAPTER 12 Playing Games | 371 |
Solo vs. Network Games | 371 |
Preparing for Network Play | 372 |
Selecting Games for Network Play | 372 |
Installing Games for Network Play | 374 |
Playing Games on the Network | 374 |
Hearts | 375 |
Midtown Madness 2 | 378 |
Playing Internet Games | 381 |
A Few Final Tips | 383 |
CHAPTER 13 Networking PCs and Macs | 385 |
Planning for Networking | 386 |
DAVE 3.1: A Mac-Based Solution | 388 |
Configuring TCP/IP on the Mac | 389 |
Wireless Networking | 391 |
Installing DAVE | 393 |
Accessing the Mac from a PC | 396 |
Accessing the PC from a Mac | 398 |
Communicating on the Network | 401 |
Sharing a Printer | 403 |
A Windows-Based Solution | 403 |
Preparing Your Macintosh | 404 |
Using PC MACLAN in Windows | 407 |
The PC MACLAN Print Server | 413 |
Sharing Files as a Web Server | 415 |
Sharing a Windows Printer | 416 |
Sharing an Internet Connection | 418 |
Windows Internet Connection Sharing | 419 |
Using a Proxy Server | 420 |
The Bottom Line | 422 |
CHAPTER 14 Networking for Road Warriors | 423 |
Packing for the Road | 424 |
Dialing In to Your ISP | 425 |
Creating an Additional Dial–Up Networking Connection | 428 |
Connecting to Your Home Network | 431 |
Installing Dial–Up Server | 431 |
Preparing Your Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me Laptop | 437 |
Preparing Your Windows 2000 Laptop | 439 |
Preparing Your Windows XP Laptop | 440 |
Accessing a Home Computer Remotely | 441 |
Keeping in Touch with Family | 442 |
Starting a Meeting | 446 |
Using NetMeeting on a Network | 447 |
Using the Microsoft Internet Directory | 448 |
Chatting in NetMeeting | 449 |
Using the Whiteboard | 450 |
Working Together on Programs | 454 |
Sending and Receiving Files | 456 |
Controlling a Home Computer Remotely | 457 |
Communicating Remotely with Windows XP | 458 |
Remote Assistance | 459 |
Windows Messenger | 463 |
Voice over IP (VoIP) | 468 |
The Bottom Line | 469 |
CHAPTER 15 Your Future Home Network | 471 |
Universal Plug and Play | 471 |
The Everyday Web | 472 |
The Internet in Your Hand | 472 |
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