Home Networking Simplified Review

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(More customer reviews)The firs thing that struck me as I picked up this book is that it was from Cisco Press but didn't have any Cisco equipment in it. Instead it is profusely illustrated with all kinds of rather simple but informative drawings. Then when I did see some photographs of equipment it was of Linksys gear. Only started to read the Foreward of the book did I read that Cisco purchased Linksys. Now it makes sense for them to do a book about Home Networking.
Cisco specialized in things like big heavy duty networks. I was concerned that they might write a book on home networking the same way. But they didn't. The authors are Cisco people (well, one of them recently left Cisco) but then they tied in with the Geek Squad a volunteer group that offers computer support on the web (www.geeksquad.com). It appears that these guys have seen every problem the end user is going to have. They probably read the book and made suggestions, and then once in a while they add a little comment to further clarify what the authors have said.
Everything you can ask for about home networking is covered. It's covered in an easy to understand manner. All in all, this is the best, most complete book on home networking I've ever seen.

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An illustrated home networking handbook for the everyday userBuilding a network doesn't have to be all work and no play—it can actually be fun! Home Networking Simplified is an illustrated home-networking book for everyone from Grandma Mary to your tech-savvy teenage neighbor.Home Networking Simplified gives you the most basic need-to-know info and then teaches you how to get the most out of your home network:Learn the basics of home networking, from connecting to the Internet to connecting your computersCreate a basic home networkGrow and update your network with confidenceSecure your home network and protect yourself from hackers and virusesGo wireless to put your computers where you want them—not just where cables reachLearn about the latest technologies, emerging trends, and coolest toysWhether you're a newbie, a geek, or someone in-between, Home Networking Simplified helps you harness the power of home networking.Debugged by The Geek SquadThis book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems®.

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