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Networking For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) [Paperback]

Doug Lowe
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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 9th Edition edition (4 Dec 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0470534052
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470534052
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.7 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 27,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Computers in business environments become exponentially helpful and critical for daily operations when they are linked together in local area networks (LANs) that enable co-workers to share files, Internet access and valuable resources like printers and plotters. Building a network of IBM-compatible PCs requires careful strategic planning, and Networking for Dummies, Fourth Edition, will help you sort out the technical details as painlessly as possible.

This book helps you figure out whether you need a LAN at all--the author isn't shy about recommending simpler solutions such as printer switches--and then helps you get everything hooked up. Mainly, Lowe describes LANs in an accurate and comprehensive, though somewhat generic, way.

Once it has been determined that you need a network operating system, Lowe describes the characteristics of several good ones (including NetWare 4.2, NetWare 5, Windows NT 4, and LANtastic). He also explains network architectures, cabling systems and security issues. New to this edition is information on transforming your LAN into an intranet by adapting internal protocols to Internet standards. There is lots of solid information on troubleshooting and optimising performance too.

Much of the valuable information in Networking for Dummies comes in the form of scenarios. Lowe uses short situations and explains, specifically, what networking hardware and software will be required or beneficial. Find a story that matches your situation and you'll be in business. --David Wall --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The bestselling beginning networking book is now updated to cover the latest tools and trends!

Fully updated and revised to include the latest trends in networking, this perennial bestseller features updated coverage of broadband technologies, storage, and backup. You′ll discover the hottest topics for setting up a network at home or in the office.

Popular For Dummies author Doug Lowe knows what the networking beginner is looking for, so to that end, he offers you networking fundamentals written in his easy–to–understand style and discusses topics such as Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.

  • Walks you through networking basics with valuable updates of the latest networking tools and trends
  • Explains exactly what a network is and how to use it
  • Demonstrates how to build a wired or wireless network
  • Addresses securing, optimizing, and troubleshooting a network
  • Discusses networking with all major operating systems

Networking For Dummies, 9th Edition is the guide you need to start sharing resources and exchanging data today.


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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By P. Tillson VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
If you want to become even half proficient in networking, don't but this book. It lacks structure and is full of patronising rubbish, and pathetic attempts at humour, which quickly become bloody irritating. Much better to spend your money on something that does the job like :-
1. Teach Yourself Networking in 24 Hours, by Matt Hayden
2. Networking: A beginner's Guide, by Bruce Hallberg
3. Networking Essentials Plus 3rd edition, by Microsoft Press
4. Networking+ Study Guide, by David Groth
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I bought this book because I wanted to learn about networking.

The book has no clear structure .... it's all over the place (is this supposed to be the "fun" part of the Dummies books ?)

The book is crammed full of material that is "peripheral" at best (if i wanted a book on "e-mail" I would have bought one). I get the sense that someone sits down with a word processor, writes a few pages about networking and then does a cut-and-paste job from other Dummies computer books to fill pages.

By "Dummies" do they mean "people who wouldn't understand a clear explaination of something so we better leave it unclear or hanging" ?

All I wanted was a book that would give me a clear understanding of networking basics. For example setting up a home network ... the book tells you little about how to configure TCP/IP settings in Win 9x ... how can you set up a TCP/IP home network without knowing this ????

If your new to networking and want to know the basics, dont buy this book. I'm looking for another.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Very very basic 25 Jun 1999
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
Wow, perhaps the title says it all. If you need to know how to connect to a network *printer* this book might be the one for you. I build web sites and want to learn more about the backend, hardware side of things. Our network guys suggested that I learn about different kind of networks, OSI model and protocols. For that, I recommend "Teach Yourself Networking Visually" by maran graphics. The "Dummies" book is not what I needed. It's probably ideal for extreme novices.
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Must have book for begginers...
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Learn to communicate with the Network Thugs in one day!
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Another great dummies book!!!
Ok, I own about 30 dummies books, and I like to read them because they are 1.) fun, and 2.) successful in telling me what I need to know. Read more
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