The beauty of a home network is that it can make life so
easy--what could be better than sharing an Internet connection so
that everyone can be online at the same time? With home networking
you can move files from one computer to another, share resources,
print to a single printer or multiple printers from any computer
in the house, and IM the kids when they're holed up in their
rooms. And the downside? Anyone who's ever had to troubleshoot a
network glitch doesn't need to ask that question. The simple
words, "Why can't I print? Why can't I get to the Internet? Why
does my computer say 'Access Denied' today, when it worked fine
yesterday?" are enough to send the home network administrator
running for cover. And the concept of "network security" can keep
Currently, more than 8 million homes in the US have installed a
network of some kind, and within five years, that number is
expected to jump to 37 million. This speaks to the availability of
easy-to-install home networking products. Unfortunately, there's
also a glut of potential headaches that can occur after
installation (and during, sometimes) with no warning label on the
box saying, "This product sure to cause annoyances."
But help is here. Home Networking Annoyances will ease the
headaches and annoyances of anyone who runs a home network. This
book tackles all the common annoyances associated with running
your network--whether it's wired or wireless, or a combination
thereof. Its friendly, off-the-cuff approach will put you in a
position of power over those home networking glitches, including
file sharing, printing, cabling, security, and much more. You'll
find dozens of on-target tips, workarounds, and fixes that will
help you improve your home networking experience in every way
Whether you're a mainstream business user or a home user with
newly installed network hardware, you've probably had your
patience tested by frustrating network maintenance issues. Take a
stand against annoyances now: just as the bestselling PC
Annoyances brought peace and happiness to PC users everywhere,
Home Networking Annoyances is your ticket to serenity.
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