Want to connect the PCs and peripherals in your home, but don t know where to start? This friendly guide is the faster, smarter way of learning how to build, use, and manage your first home network! FASTER SMARTER HOME NETWORKING teaches just what you need to know, with accurate, how-to information that s easy to absorb and apply. The language is friendly and down-to-earth, with no jargon or silly chatter. Use the concise explanations, easy numbered steps, and visual examples to understand exactly how to get the job done. Topics include wired vs. wireless; DSL vs. cable; installing network cards; configuring the networking services in Microsoft #174; Windows #174; XP, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), or Windows 98; sharing an Internet connection; employing firewalls and antivirus software; managing shared resources; and performing basic troubleshooting tasks.