DSL Survival Guide

by Lisa Lee (Conducted by)

Overview

This guide provides an introduction to DSL, DSL set-up, and working with and troubleshooting DSL networks. DSL network concepts, technology, and solutions are explained in easy-to-understand language, while illustrations, photographs and screen shots include explanations of network acronyms and terminology. Coverage of VPNs, Palm Handheld devices, Apple AirPort and Base Station products, and other wireless technologies that can be connected to DSL networks is also included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072193107
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	10/01/2001
Series:	Simple Solutions at Your Fingertips
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	7.35(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Based in Los Angeles after a decade of living in Nashville, Lisa Lee has been covering country music for more than 20 years. She has written, produced, and corresponded for CMT/MTV Networks and The Nashville Network.

Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction to DSL
1 What Is DSL?
2 What Is a Network?
3 Planning Your DSL Network
Part II: Setting Up a Computer to Access the Internet
4 DSL Network Checklist
5 Setting Up Computers
6 Setting Up E-Mail
7 Setting Up Interactive Software
8 Setting Up Streaming Media
Part III: Working with DSL
9 Running Your Home Network
10 Desktop Computers and Your DSL Network
11 Laptops and Your DSL Network
12 Handheld Devices and Your DSL Network
13 Running File- and Web-Sharing Servers
Part IV: Troubleshooting DSL
14 Reviewing Your Network and Account Information
15 Troubleshooting a DSL Network
16 Troubleshooting Networked Computers
17 Troubleshooting VPN Connections

Editorial Reviews

This guide tackles DSL issues well, but it is too jargon-laden to be useful to novices. Also, much of the content will be irrelevant to single-computer home users (for whom DSL for Dummies, although now somewhat dated, is a better choice). The recent meltdown of Excite@Home's broadband Internet service and the well-publicized woes of cable companies transferring customers to their own networks, however, should boost DSL, so public libraries in areas where the service is available can expect demand. Recommended with reservations. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

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