Book Description
Broadband, streaming media, anything to do with fast content delivery over the Internet is hot! This book explains all of the options that are or will be available, as well as tell how to prepare for the coming home media explosion.
Realistic and fun look at the various options available to individuals wishing to create their own home network.
The book takes a dry subject and explains the material in a clear, non-threatening manner.
This book offers much more on broadband services (streaming media) and options than any book currently in the marketplace. This book is more than a guide. It is a valuable reference that is written in plain, non-technical language so readers can put the information to use straightaway. There are descriptions of the latest technologies, protocols, services, and software packages. The reader will unearth methods on how to create an economical and secure network for their families as well as their home-based business. The author teaches how to pick the right networking solution; free and low-cost connection software; ensure network security; how to save money by sharing an Internet connection among multiple PCs; and most importantly, the homeowner will discover how to plan for their network's future extensibility. All of this while learning how to use the home network to work, communicate, and play in new ways.
Michael Wolf is an industry analyst following the residential networking market for Cahners In-Stat Group, located in Scottsdale, Ariz. His report, "The Residential Gateway Market- The Heart of the Home Network," was published in July 1999. He has also published magazine articles in such technically focused magazines as Electronic News and CommVerge, and the more marketing oriented TWICE magazine, a consumer electronic retailer magazine. His job entails authoring comprehensive technology reports as a technology industry analyst, with his main focus being residential connectivity technologies.
Synopsis
This book is more than a guide. It is a valuable reference that is written in plain, non-technical language so readers can put the information to use straightaway. There are descriptions of the latest technologies, protocols, services, and software packages. The reader will unearth methods on how to create an economical and secure network for their families as well as their home-based business. The author teaches how to pick the right networking solution; free and low-cost connection software; ensure network security; how to save money by sharing an Internet connection among multiple PCs; and most importantly, the homeowner will discover how to plan for their network's future extensibility. All of this while learning how to use the home network to work, communicate, and play in new ways.
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