Networking all-in-one desk reference for dummies - Doug Lowe

Your onestop guide to building and managing a business or home network

Why take up a whole shelf with networking books when all the essentials are right here in one handy volume? Heres how to put a network together, choose the hardware and software, set up a server, troubleshoot problems, keep your network secure, understand Internet protocols, go wireless, and even set up a Linux alternative.

Discover how to

• Select interface cards, hubs, and routers
• Configure client computers
• Choose firewalls and virus protection
• Develop a business continuity plan
• Understand DHCP, DNS, and FTP
• Set up a wireless network