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Item Details
| Title:
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BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTIONS
A USER'S GUIDE TO DSL AND CABLE |
| By: |
Roderick W. Smith |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£36.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0201738279 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780201738278 |
| Publisher: |
PEARSON EDUCATION (US) |
| Pub. date: |
11 October, 2001 |
| Pages: |
640 |
| Description: |
Provides an overview of broad-band technologies, focusing on DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and cable, and shows how to access innovative Internet applications, such as streaming audio and video, interactive games, videoconferencing, and high-speed downloads. This book explains basic broadband configuration. |
| Synopsis: |
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. |
| Illustrations: |
illustrations |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers Inc |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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