Linksys Networks: The Official Guide [Paperback]

Kathy Ivens (Author), Larry Seltzer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072226838 | ISBN-13: 978-0072226836 | Publication Date: October 7, 2002 | Edition: 1

The officially-endorsed guide from the #1 small office/home office networking equipment provider! Learn to build a wireless or wired network in your home or office, select the right hardware and components, get troubleshooting advice, and much more.

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FROM THE JACKET:

The only guide to exclusively cover the popular line of Linksys products!

Now you can share high-speed Internet access, voice, video, and data in your home or business using Linksys connectivity solutions and this one-stop guide. This authoritative resource shows you how to build a network easily and affordably step-by-step. Learn how to select hardware, set up both wired and wireless networks, resolve security issues with firewalls, use anti-virus software, and much more. And, you'll find helpful troubleshooting tips and advice on getting technical support, making this an invaluable networking resource.

- Learn the pros and cons of various connection methods--wired Ethernet, wireless, electric, and telephone wires

- Choose the right hardware and components to suit your needs

- Install your network--and learn to mix wired Ethernet and wireless technologies

- Discover how to make both your computer and your Internet access device secure

- Get tips and tricks for increasing system performance and minimizing lag time

- Share one Internet connection so that everyone on your network can be online simultaneously

From the Back Cover

The only guide to exclusively cover the popular line of Linksys products!

Now you can share high-speed Internet access, voice, video, and data in your home or business using Linksys connectivity solutions and this one-stop guide. This authoritative resource shows you how to build a network easily and affordably step-by-step. Learn how to select hardware, set up both wired and wireless networks, resolve security issues with firewalls, use anti-virus software, and much more. And, you'll find helpful troubleshooting tips and advice on getting technical support, making this an invaluable networking resource.

• Learn the pros and cons of various connection methods--wired Ethernet, wireless, electric, and telephone wires
• Choose the right hardware and components to suit your needs
• Install your network--and learn to mix wired Ethernet and wireless technologies
• Discover how to make both your computer and your Internet access device secure
• Get tips and tricks for increasing system performance and minimizing lag time
• Share one Internet connection so that everyone on your network can be online simultaneously

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Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 1 edition (October 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072226838
• ISBN-13: 978-0072226836
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,310,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kathy Ivens is the author of more than 50 computer books. She is a senior contributing editor forWindows IT Pro Magazine.

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars OK for Beginners, April 8, 2003

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Scott E. Wrangham - See all my reviews

This review is from: Linksys Networks: The Official Guide (Paperback)

It is an improvement on the documentation that comes from Linksys, but I was disappointed. It could have had a few more pictures, and I was expecting detailed explanations on how to configure all features of a router. When I got to the VPN portion of the book, which I was particularly interested in, it said, "See a consultant." Needless to say, that wasn't exactly what I was hoping for. But if you're just getting started, it will probably help you.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Complete Waste of Time and Money, August 16, 2003

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William Nicholas III (Jackson, MS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Linksys Networks: The Official Guide (Paperback)

I have never been more disappointed with a computer and networking book than this one. I learned absolutely nothing. This book is oriented towards the total novice. If you have any experience at all with computers then this book is not for you. The book assumes there are only two operating systems: Windows 98SE and Windows XP. Windows 2000 is mentioned a couple of times in passing. This book is oriented to those who believe that Windows 98SE and Windows XP are the only operating systems available. There was no discussion of Macintosh, no discussion of Linux, no discussion of UNIX. If I'd had an opportunity to skim this book before purchasing it I would have left it on the shelf. The text was highly repetitive. All of the information in this book *should* have been included for free with the Linksys documentation. As it was, all of the information in the book *is* available for free with the Windows help and LInksys documentation. I feel scammed.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long time Linksys fan, November 7, 2002

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Tim Schmidt (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Linksys Networks: The Official Guide (Paperback)

I bought a Linksys 4 port router about 2.5 years ago (for about [money]!) so I could share my DSL connection throughout my enormous NYC apartment. With this book i got the skinny on updating my firmware, going wireless, keeping my neighbors out of my wireless network, and other cool stuff. It even touches on accessing PCs remotely on the network. Once you get the network running and the broadband working you tend to forget about security, updating, how cables are laid out, etc. This book gets and keeps you on track so you don't skip over little things that can cost a lot later.