Mastering Home Networking (Paperback)

by Mark Henricks (Author) "In its broadest sense, a network is anything that resembles a loosely woven fabric, with strands that cross each other and connect every part to..." (more)
Key Phrases: home networkers, home networking resources, networking home computers, Fast Ethernet, Print Sharing, Select Network Component Type (more...)

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Product Description
Discusses how a home network can revolutionize home computing, build a home network using cables, powerlines, phonelines, or wireless adapters, share Internet connection, files, printers, and other peripherals, and secure, optimize, and troubleshoot your network. Softcover. CD-ROM included.

From the Author
Mark Henricks is a freelance journalist, specializing in technology and business, whose byline has appeared on more than 1,000 articles in nearly 100 publications. He lives in Austin, Texas.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 513 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (April 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0782126308
• ISBN-13: 978-0782126303
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,133,057 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not a "How To" book, August 2, 2001

By A Customer

Falls short if you are looking for a step by step guide on how to implement a Home Network. Very little discussion about statis IP connections, using routers or printservers.

Primarily includes descriptions of various technologies as well as advantages and disavantages.

Troubleshooting section consists of recommendations to contact someone who knows networking and references to websites to go to for assistance.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very book book, but "networking by example" was better, February 28, 2001

By	Robert Nagle "idiotprogrammer" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I looked through this and about 5-10 other books on home networking at a bookstore. This book was my second choice, but I ultimately went for "Networking by Example" by Barry Press (which was especially helpful for people making networks with Linux and Windows in the same network).

The Henricks book was easy to follow, clearly explained, and had fairly good diagrams. But once again, I thought the Networking by Example was better.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read: simple, yet informative, April 9, 2001

By	Brian R. Hook "brhook" (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews

Mastering Home Networking, by Mark Henricks, is an informative and entertaining way to learn about how you can network your computers together. I must admit that I am not a big fan of technology books. But this one is a bit different. The author does not treat the reader like an idiot. But at the same time, the author does not treat the reader like a technological genius. The subject matter is treated in a way that both a beginner and a expert can enjoy. If you want to learn how to network your computers together, to enhance your business, make home life simpler, or just for entertainment, this is a great book that will take you through the necessary steps.