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Broadband Internet Connections: A User's Guide to DSL and Cable (Paperback)

by Roderick W. Smith (Author)
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Product Description
Now, there's a definitive hands-on guide to broadband Internet access for every home and small business user. Roderick Smith covers all you need to know to make the most of your high-speed connection, from basic configuration to running servers -- including practical guidance on securing your connection against hackers. Smith begins with an overview of each leading broadband technology, and its key advantages and drawbacks. In addition to DSL and cable modems, he also covers fiber optic, satellite, and wireless broadband solutions. He demonstrates how to configure your computer to use broadband connections, covering both hardware and software interfaces, presenting details for Windows, MacOS, and Linux systems. The book contains a full chapter on broadband applications, as well as detailed troubleshooting coverage. Next, Smith shows how to use your broadband connection to run a server -- including how to get a domain name; set up mail, Web, and game servers; and permit secure logins from remote systems. For every home and small business considering -- or already using -- a high-speed Internet connection.

Book Info
Explains basic broadband configuration, demonstrating in detail how to configure your system to get the most out of it. Provides a pragmatic guide to Internet security by addressing such important topics as assessing risk and methods, and tools for reducing risk. Softcover.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional (May 25, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0201738279
  • ISBN-13: 978-0201738278
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 1.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #761,582 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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