Download or read book Wireless Networking with Microsoft Windows Vista written by Michael R. Miller and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2007-07-05 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Networking has become commonplace in the home. In years past, it took a trained technician to set up and manage a computer network; that's not the case anymore. With more and more households having multiple PCs, there is an increased demand to network those PCs to share files, peripherals, and an Internet connection. And it's become much easier to create a home network, thanks to easier-to-use wireless networking technologies and equipment. The problem is setting up a wireless network can still be somewhat confusing, and often difficult. Even setting up a simple wireless network to share an Internet connection can be a frustrating trial-and-error process. What kind of wireless network should you choose -- 802.11a, b, g, or n? What equipment do you need? How do you configure all your computers to work on the network? How do you share a single printer on your network? The confusion continues when one considers the different issues related to different operating systems. Setting up a wireless network under Windows Vista is much different than setting up a similar network under Windows XP. Users are looking for simple answers to all these questions. Unfortunately, most networking books today are geared toward technology-savvy networking professionals. Where does the average user turn to for solutions to his wireless networking problems? The answer is this book -- Wireless Networking with Windows Vista. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Part I Planning Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 Why You Need a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 How Wireless Networks Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3 How Windows Vista Handles Wireless Networking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4 Designing Your Wireless Network–And Choosing Network Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Part II Setting Up Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 5 Setting Up Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 6 Configuring and Managing Your Network Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 7 Setting Up–And Sharing–A Wireless Internet Connection . . . . . . . 107 8 Securing Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Part III Using Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 9 Setting Up Multiple Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 10 Sharing Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 11 Sharing Music, Movies, and Other Digital Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 12 Sharing Printers and Other Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 13 Connecting Game Devices to Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Part IV Using Other Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 14 Connection to Wi-Fi Hot Spots and Public Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 15 Connecting to Corporate Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227 Part V Upgrading and Maintaining Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . 239 16 Upgrading Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241 17 Troubleshooting Wireless Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Download or read book Networking with Microsoft Windows Vista written by Paul McFedries and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2003-12-18 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Guide to Easy and Secure Windows Vista Networking is a complete beginner’s guide to creating, configuring, administering, and using a small network using Windows Vista computers. Inside you’ll find comprehensive coverage of networking hardware, including Ethernet (wired) hardware (from NICs to cables to switches to routers) and wireless Hardware--from wireless NICs to access points to range extenders. We include handy “buyer’s guides” that tell you how to make smart choices when purchasing network hardware. With hardware in hand, we then show you how to roll up your shirtsleeves and put everything together, including configuring a router, laying cable, and connecting the devices. Next, we then show you how to wrangle with Windows Vista’s networking features. These techniques include using the Network and Sharing Center, managing wired and wireless connections, accessing shared network resources, sharing local resources on the network, and working with network files offline. And if you are a music and video aficionado, we’ve got you covered with a special chapter that shows you just how to set up a networked Vista PC as your digital media hub! No networking book would be complete without extensive coverage of security issues that affect anyone connected to the Internet. We show you how to secure each computer, secure your global networking settings, and batten down your wireless connections. The last part of the book includes intermediate networking tasks such as making remote connections, monitoring the network, troubleshooting network problems, and setting up Vista’s built-in web server and FTP server. • No longer is networking a topic that only geeks need to understand. If you have even one computer on the Internet or if you use wireless in your home or office, you need this book! • Extensive hardware coverage that shows you what equipment to buy and how to set it up! • Easy to follow buyer’s guides that enable anyone to make smart and informed choices when purchasing networking hardware. • Complete and comprehensive coverage of Windows Vista’s networking features. • Thwart hackers, crackers, thieves and other Internet malefactors by following our easy to understand chapters on security! • Loaded with tips, tricks, and shortcuts to make networking easier and more secure. • Chock full of real-world examples and network configurations that you can put to work today!
Download or read book Special Edition Using Microsoft Windows Vista written by Robert Cowart and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 1539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors have turned Windows Vista inside out, shook out all the loose parts and figured out just what makes this beast tick. This resource features hands-on coverage of installing, configuring, and surviving on a Windows Vista-based network.
Download or read book Introducing Microsoft Windows Vista written by William R. Stanek and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get a head start evaluating and exploring the newest enhancements to reliability, security, usability, and mobility in Windows Vista. This guide offers an early introduction and expert insights to help you get started administering, using, and developing for Windows Vista now. Book jacket.
Download or read book Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed written by Paul McFedries and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journeys inside Windows Vista to explain how to get the most out of the operating system, discussing its key components and features and discusses installation, multimedia applications, networking, Web integration, Internet Explorer 7, and other essential topics.
Download or read book Windows Vista written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the official publication for Windows Vista, we cover Microsoft’s latest OS with more depth, passion and clarity than any other magazine on the market. Each issue is packed with tips, tricks and service elements on every page. We give you an insider’s tour of the operating system and illustrate how to get the most out of your PC.
Download or read book Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals written by Anthony Piltzecker and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microsoft Vista for IT Security Professionals is designed for the professional system administrators who need to securely deploy Microsoft Vista in their networks. Readers will not only learn about the new security features of Vista, but they will learn how to safely integrate Vista with their existing wired and wireless network infrastructure and safely deploy with their existing applications and databases. The book begins with a discussion of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Initiative and Vista's development cycle, which was like none other in Microsoft's history. Expert authors will separate the hype from the reality of Vista's preparedness to withstand the 24 x 7 attacks it will face from malicious attackers as the world's #1 desktop operating system. - Microsoft Windows operating systems run more than 90% of the desktop PCs in the world and Vista is the first major Windows release in more than 5 years - This is currently the only book on Windows Vista Security
Download or read book Master VISUALLY Microsoft Windows Vista written by Rob Tidrow and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-11 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One picture is worth a thousand words." If you prefer instructions that show you how rather than tell you why, then this intermediate to advanced level reference is for you. Hundreds of succinctly captioned, step-by-step screen shots reveal how to accomplish more than 200 Windows Vista tasks, including: * Handling new, upgrade, or dual-boot installation * Using the new desktop and start menu * Creating toolbars and changing display settings * Managing the firewall and antivirus software * Installing CD and DVD burners * Working with the new productivity features * "Master It" sidebars answer questions and present shortcuts * High-resolution screen shots demonstrate each task * Succinct explanations walk you through step by step * Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
Download or read book Wireless Home Networking For Dummies written by Danny Briere and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wireless home networks are better than ever! The emergence of new industry standards has made them easier, more convenient, less expensive to own and operate. Still, you need to know what to look for (and look out for), and the expert guidance you’ll find in Wireless Home Networks For Dummies, 3rd Edition helps you ensure that your wire-free life is also a hassle-free life! This user-friendly, plain-English guide delivers all of the tips, tricks, and knowledge you need to plan your wireless home network, evaluate and select the equipment that will work best for you, install and configure your wireless network, and much more. You’ll find out how to share your Internet connection over your network, as well as files, printers, and other peripherals. And, you’ll learn how to avoid the “gotchas” that can creep in when you least expect them. Discover how to: Choose the right networking equipment Install and configure your wireless network Integrate Bluetooth into your network Work with servers, gateways, routers, and switches Connect audiovisual equipment to your wireless network Play wireless, multiuser computer games Establish and maintain your network’s security Troubleshoot networking problems Improve network performance Understand 802.11n Whether you’re working with Windows PCs, Mac OS X machines, or both Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 3rd Edition, makes it fast and easy to get your wireless network up and running—and keep it that way!
Download or read book Your First Notebook PC written by Michael R. Miller and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a notebook PC is different from using a desktop PC. Not only are the keyboard and screen smaller, you have to deal with battery life, notebook security, connecting to the Internet at Wi-Fi hot spots, and figuring out how to enter numbers without a numeric keypad. How do you do what you need to do on your new notebook PC? Your First Notebook PC is the solution to your problems. This book focuses on how to shop for, set up, and use a new notebook PC. You’ll learn all about different types of notebooks, unique notebook features, and useful notebook accessories. You’ll also discover how to get the most out of your notebook at home, at the office, and on the road–and how to troubleshoot any problems you might encounter! Your First Notebook PC shows you how to: • Choose the right type of notebook for your needs • Set up and configure a new notebook • Use Windows Vista and its notebook-specific features • Connect your notebook to a wireless home network and the Internet • Share files and folders with other users–and sync your files between two PCs • Use your notebook to listen to music and play DVD movies • Connect your notebook to an office network–and use it for essential business operations • Use your notebook to give PowerPoint presentations • Connect your notebook to a public Wi-Fi hot spot–and send and receive email from any location • Keep your notebook secure when traveling • Extend the life of your notebook’s battery • Upgrade your notebook’s hardware • Troubleshoot common problems
Download or read book Microsoft Windows Vista Unveiled written by Paul McFedries and published by Sams Publishing. This book was released on 2006-06-09 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look beyond the hype–new and noteworthy and what Vista really means for tomorrow’s desktop. Covers the Beta 2 release of Windows® Vista An unbiased, unvarnished sneak peek at everything that’s new, noteworthy, and ready for prime time in Windows Vista. Microsoft Windows Vista Unveiled is an in-depth exploration of the public release Beta 2 version of Windows Vista, Microsoft’s next major operating system and the successor to Windows XP. Whether you’re just planning ahead for a future upgrade or running Beta 2 already, Microsoft Windows Vista Unveiled takes you on a detailed tour of all the new and improved technologies, features, tools, and programs that Microsoft programmers have stitched into the Vista fabric. You will learn not only what features are new in Vista, but also why they’re important (or not), who they were designed for, and how they will affect your computing life. The goal of this book is to give you an exhaustive sneak preview of Vista’s innovations and changes so that by the end of the book you should know whether Vista is for you and what you can expect when you sit down in front of this new operating system. Here’s what you’ll find inside… In-depth coverage of all the new and improved Windows Vista tools and technologies A tour of the new Windows Vista interface, including Aero Glass What hardware you need to get the most out of Windows Vista Vista’s file system improvements, including tags, Quick Search, and virtual folders A review of Vista’s new performance and stability features A critical look at the beefed-up security features, including Windows Defender, the new Firewall, and User Account Control A complete look at Vista’s totally redesigned networking tools In-depth coverage of Vista’s new and improved tools for notebooks and Tablet PCs, digital media, and gaming Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. He has been working with computers for more than 30 years, has been using Microsoft Windows since version 1, and is widely viewed as an expert in explaining Windows and Windows technology. Paul has written more than 40 books that have sold nearly three million copies worldwide, including Microsoft Windows Vista Unleashed, available January 2007.
Download or read book Windows Vista written by William R. Stanek and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2007 with total page 945 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Windows Vista is organized by feature, furnishing details on all new features, tools, and enhancements, including the multimedia, security, search, and data organization capabilities, and offering helpful tips on system setup, upgrading, and troubleshooting.
Download or read book Microsoft Windows Vista Visual Encyclopedia written by Kate Shoup and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-11 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you prefer to see what things look like and how to perform a task, instead of just being told, this is your ideal A to Z reference. Part I shows every Windows Vista tool and how to use it. Part II provides step-by-step instructions for more than 140 key tasks and techniques. Both are arranged alphabetically and illustrated in full color. It's the ultimate Visual resource--you'll see! * Each tool and technique illustrated in full color * Alphabetical listings for easy reference * Step-by-step instructions for performing dozens of tasks * A comprehensive guide for visual learners A Visual guide to * Identifying and using Vista tools * Creating appointments and sharing calendars * Backing up your PC and encrypting files * Setting spam and scam filters * Playing DVDs and creating movies * Configuring a remote desktop connection
Download or read book How Microsoft Windows Vista Works written by Eric Lindley and published by Que Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Windows Vista is the long-awaited upgrade to the Microsoft Windows operating system, and it's a lot different from the Windows you're used to. What's new in Windows Vista–and how do all those new features work? How Microsoft Windows Vista Works is the first book to take you inside the new Windows Vista operating system and show you how all the pieces and parts work. With clear and simple explanations and illustrations that say, "You, too, can understand this," How Microsoft Windows Vista Works gives you detailed information on the hidden workings of Windows Vista–from the new Aero interface inside to the Windows kernel. It's a four-color, highly visual explanation of everything that matters about Windows Vista, including: How Windows Vista differs from Windows XP How Windows controls your computer How User Account Control protects your system How virtual folders and instant search work How Windows Vista renders graphics How the Aero interface and the Windows Sidebar work How Internet Explorer 7's tabbed browsing works How Windows connects to a wireless network How the new Windows Photo Gallery manages your digital photos Contents Introduction xi Part I: What Windows Vista Is–and What It Does 2 Chapter 1 Understanding Windows and Other Operating Systems 6 Chapter 2 How Windows Vista Differs from Windows XP 14 Chapter 3 What Windows Vista Does 26 Part II: Basic Operations 32 Chapter 4 Powering On and Powering Off 36 Chapter 5 Managing System Resources 48 Chapter 6 Managing System Information 62 Chapter 7 Managing Users 70 Chapter 8 Managing Data 76 Chapter 9 Managing Applications 92 Part III: Windows Vista Graphics 100 Chapter 10 Understanding Vista Graphics 104 Chapter 11 The Vista Interface 112 Chapter 12 The Vista Desktop 122 Part IV: Digital Media 130 Chapter 13 Windows Media Center 134 Chapter 14 Digital Music 150 Chapter 15 Digital Images 166 Chapter 16 Digital Video and Movies 174 Part V: Networking and the Internet 182 Chapter 17 Windows Vista and the Internet 186 Chapter 18 Windows Vista Networks 204 Part VI: Security and Maintenance 220 Chapter 19 Windows Vista Security Features 224 Chapter 20 Routine Maintenance 238 Glossary 252 Index 266
Download or read book MCSA 70 687 Cert Guide written by Don Poulton and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2014-09-10 with total page 1133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study guide helps you master all the topics on the MCSA 70-687 exam, including the following: Installation and upgrades, including VHDs Migrating users, profiles, and applications Installing, configuring, and securing applications Configuring Hyper-V virtualization Configuring TCP/IP, network settings, and network security Configuring and securing access to files and folders, including OneDrive and NFC Configuring local security, authentication, and authorization Configuring remote connections and management Configuring and securing mobile devices Managing disks, backups, and system/file recovery MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft(R) Windows 8.1 is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling authors and expert instructors Don Poulton, Randy Bellet, and Harry Holt share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. The companion CD contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time. Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has worked with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. He has consulted extensively with training providers, preparing study materials for Windows technologies. He has written or contributed to several Que titles, including Security+ Lab Manual, MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2, and MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep. Randy Bellet (Network+, MCSE, MCSD, MCDBA) has worked in IT since 1981, and has written multiple applications for the banking, insurance, and food industries. Now on the faculty of ECPI University, he has developed courses in network security and programming. Harry Holt has worked as a computer operator, programmer, LAN administrator, network engineer, DBA, and project manager. He has used his skills to improve efficiency in organizations including Fortune(R) 500 companies, financial institutions, government agencies, small partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Master MCSA 70-687 exam topics for Windows 8.1 configuration Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD
Download or read book Big Book of Windows Hacks written by Preston Gralla and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2007 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This useful book gives Windows power users everything they need to get the most out of their operating system, its related applications, and its hardware.
