We're all working (and playing) in a digital world. Computers, entertainment systems, satellite cable, and Internet connections-they're multiplying in virtually every household. Before you attempt to connect all the dots, check out Wiring Home Networks, the just-in-time home network how-to guide from Sunset. Step-by-step instructions help you create your own home networks for computers, video, audio, and phone systems. Need to extend DSL service to more than one computer, add cable or satellite TV access in several rooms, or increase the number of remote speakers for your CD or DVD system? This book shows you how. Even electricians and contractors who understand how to work with AC wiring, but who have little experience with data, audio, or video networks, will benefit from its easy-to-follow directions. Don't get frustrated-get wired, today!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Good for do-it-yourselfers,
By RussellC (Metairie, LA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wiring Home Networks: How to Plan, Design, and Install Home Computer, Video, Telephone, and Audio Systems (Paperback)
I rewired my house for cable, phone and a computer network and this book covered it all. It did take a couple of rereadings on the part about how to do the final terminations (there are a lot of colors and wires), and there are two wiring standards, but the book did cover it. I'm not a technician, but with a little forethought and common sense I got all 3 systems working the first time.
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Informative Guide for Beginners,
By Ben C.A. Nettle (The Last Frontier) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wiring Home Networks: How to Plan, Design, and Install Home Computer, Video, Telephone, and Audio Systems (Paperback)
This is a very well designed guide to building and maintaining your own home network. It covers topics for both retrofitting as well as designing a network into a new home, and each section is covered with detailed instructions and photos. There are sections on wireless and wired networks, how to run/connect the wiring, and even a section on removing and patching sheet rock. Even for someone who may already be familiar with networking, there are good ideas for the home, such as installing pvc pipe to allow for future upgrades without having to bring down the walls.
If you're looking to install a home network or wiring setup, this will tell you everything you need to know. While written in 2004, not much has changed regarding this since then, and many of the tips/tricks should be useful for a long time.
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In just over 120 pages, this Sunset edition on home network wiring covers in great detail wiring your home for digital. Along with step-by-step details, illustrations and photographs (2-3 a page) provide very useful visual examples. I had bought a few wiring books before this and none come close.
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