Broadband Internet Connections: A User's Guide to DSL and Cable
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,...
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High-speed Internet access: the definitive "how-to" guide! Covers cable, DSL, and next-generation wireless high-speed Internet connections. Includes Windows, MacOS and Linux coverage. Accessible handbook with step-by-step, practical techniques. 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.
PrefacePt. IBroadband Technologies1Ch. 1What Can Broadband Do?3Ch. 2Broadband over Telephone Lines21Ch. 3Cable: Broadband over Coax45Ch. 4Unusual and Upcoming Technologies63Pt. IIBasic Broadband Configuration79Ch. 5Methods of Connection and Authentication81Ch. 6Configuring a Computer for Broadband101Ch. 7Using Your Connection123Ch. 8Troubleshooting145Pt. IIIRunning Broadband Servers169Ch. 9Obtaining a Domain Name171Ch. 10Running Mail Servers199Ch. 11Running Web Servers239Ch. 12Running Game Servers267Ch. 13Accessing Your System Remotely285Pt. IVSharing Network Configurations331Ch. 14Requirements for Sharing Broadband333Ch. 15Configuring a Simple Router353Ch. 16Using NAT and IP Masquerading377Ch. 17Configuring a VPN413Pt. VBroadband Security Issues433Ch. 18An Assessment of Broadband Risks435Ch. 19Basic Security Provisions461Ch. 20Firewall Options489Appendixes519App. AConfiguring Windows for Broadband521App. BConfiguring MacOS for Broadband533App. CConfiguring Linux for Broadband547App. DDSL Providers561App. ECable Providers571Glossary581Index595
