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Home Networking: The Missing Manual

Name: Home Networking: The Missing Manual
Author: Scott Lowe
ISBN: 9780596550585

by Scott Lowe

July 2005

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268 pages

7h 41m

English

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Copyright
The Missing Credits
About the Author
About the Creative Team
Acknowledgements
The Missing Manual Series
Introduction
What Can You Do with a Home Network?
About This Book
Part OnePart TwoAbout → These → ArrowsAbout MissingManuals.comSafari Enabled
I. Setting Up Your Network

1. Planning Your Home Network
1.1. Home Networking Hardware
1.2. Home Networking Software
1.3. Wired Networks
1.4. Wireless Networks
1.5. Choosing Between Wired and Wireless
2. Creating a Wired Network the Ethernet Way
2.1. Ethernet Hardware2.1.1. The Router2.1.1.1. Standalone switches2.1.1.2. Ethernet router and switch shopping list2.1.2. Network Adapters2.1.3. Installing a Network Adapter Card2.1.3.1. Network adapter shopping list2.1.4. Ethernet Cables2.1.4.1. Ethernet cable shopping list
2.2. A Basic Network Setup
2.3. Manually Configuring Your Router
2.3.1. Information Static IP People Need2.3.1.1. The IP address2.3.1.2. Subnet mask2.3.1.3. Default gateway2.3.1.4. Domain Name Services servers2.3.2. Information PPPoE People Need2.3.3. Configuring Your Router from the Web2.3.3.1. Step 1: Perform the basic network setup on Ethernet cable shopping list2.3.3.2. Step 2: Open a Web browser2.3.3.3. Step 3: Connect to the Netgear RP614 (or whatever router you bought)2.3.3.4. Step 4: Go to the configuration window2.3.3.5. Step 5a: Enter all your IP address information.2.3.3.6. Step 5b: Type in PPPoE information
2.4. Going Hybrid?
3. Setting Up a Wireless Network
3.1. A WiFi Network's Main Ingredients
3.2. Time to Learn Your A-B-Gs
3.2.1.1. Radio frequency3.2.1.2. Speed3.2.1.3. Range3.2.2. Making the Choice3.2.2.1. G stands for great!
3.3. Picking Out Your Wireless Hardware
3.3.1. Wireless Routers3.3.2. A Quick Bite of the Apple3.3.3. The Wireless Router Shopping List3.3.4. The Wireless Network Adapter Card3.3.4.1. Wireless network adapter shopping lists
3.4. Setting Up a Basic Wireless Network
3.4.1. Wireless Networking before Windows XP3.4.2. Going Wireless on a Macintosh
3.5. Manually Configuring Your Router
3.5.1. Information Static IP People Need3.5.1.1. The IP address3.5.1.2. Subnet mask3.5.1.3. Default gateway3.5.1.4. Domain Name Services servers3.5.2. Information PPPoE People Need3.5.3. Configuring Your Router with a Browser3.5.3.1. Step 1: Perform the basic wireless network setup3.5.3.2. Step 2: Open a Web browser3.5.3.3. Step 3: Connect to the Linksys WRT54G (or whatever router you've got)3.5.3.4. Step 4: Get to the configuration window3.5.3.5. Step 5a: Provide IP addressing information3.5.3.6. Step 5b: Provide PPPoE login information
3.6. Securing Your Wireless Network
3.6.1. The Language of Security3.6.1.1. Service Set Identifier (SSID)3.6.1.2. Authentication3.6.1.3. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)3.6.2. Securing Your Router3.6.3. Adjusting Your PC's Security Settings3.6.3.1. Windows XP3.6.3.2. Windows 95, 98, 98SE, ME, 20003.6.3.3. Mac OS X3.6.3.4. Mac OS 93.6.4. Security on Apple Base Stations3.6.4.1. The Base Station password
3.7. Going Hybrid?
4. Setting Up a Powerline Network
4.1. Deciding If Powerline Is Right for You
4.2. Picking Out Powerline Hardware
4.2.1. Powerline Network Adapters4.2.1.1. Powerline network adapter shopping list4.2.2. A Router with a Built-in Ethernet Switch4.2.3. Cables4.2.3.1. Cable shopping list
4.3. Setting Up a Basic Powerline Network
4.4. Securing Your Powerline Network
4.5. Going Hybrid?
II. Using Your Network
5. Using the Network with Windows Computers
5.1. Naming PCs on the Network5.1.1. Setting Up the PC's Name5.1.1.1. Windows XP and Windows 20005.1.1.2. Older versions of Windows5.1.2. Setting Up the Workgroup Name5.1.2.1. Windows XP and Windows 20005.1.2.2. Older versions of Windows
5.2. Creating and Managing User Accounts
5.2.1. Deciding How Many Accounts to Create5.2.2. Managing Accounts in Windows XP5.2.2.1. Adding an account5.2.2.2. Editing an account5.2.2.3. Deleting an account5.2.2.4. The Guest account5.2.3. Managing Accounts in Windows 20005.2.3.1. Adding an account5.2.3.2. Editing an account5.2.3.3. Deleting an account5.2.3.4. The Guest account5.2.4. Managing Accounts in Windows 95, 98, and ME5.2.4.1. Adding an account5.2.4.2. Editing an account5.2.4.3. Delete an account
5.3. Sharing Your PC's Files and Folders
5.3.1. Windows XP Simple File Sharing5.3.1.1. Sharing your own folders5.3.1.2. Notes on Simple file sharing5.3.2. Standard File Sharing—Windows XP Pro and Windows 20005.3.2.1. Step 1: Turn on sharing5.3.2.2. Step 2: Select who can access your files and decide what they can do5.3.3. Clever Standard File Sharing Tricks5.3.4. File Sharing in Windows 95, 98, and ME5.3.5. Un-Sharing Folders
5.4. Sharing Your PC's Printer
5.4.1. Printer Sharing in Windows XP and Windows 20005.4.2. Printer Sharing in Windows 95, 98, and ME
5.5. Accessing Files on Other PCs
5.5.1. Method 1: My Network Places5.5.1.1. Use "View workgroup computers" to simplify your view of network resources5.5.1.2. Older PCs: Network Neighborhood5.5.2. Method 2: Windows Explorer5.5.3. Method 3: Universal Naming Convention (UNC)5.5.4. Tips for Working with Network Files5.5.4.1. At the desktop5.5.4.2. Using Start → Search5.5.4.3. Inside applications5.5.5. Creating Shortcuts to Network Places
5.6. Using Printers on Other PCs
5.6.1. Method 1: Using the Add New Printer Wizard5.6.2. Method 2: Universal Naming Convention (UNC)
6. Using the Network with Macintosh Computers
6.1. Naming Macs on the Network6.1.1. Setting Up the Mac's Name6.1.1.1. Naming your OS X Mac6.1.1.2. Naming your OS 9 Mac
6.2. Creating User Accounts and Groups
6.2.1. Deciding How Many Accounts to Create6.2.2. Choosing Account Types in Mac OS X6.2.2.1. Administrator accounts6.2.2.2. Standard accounts6.2.3. Managing Accounts in Mac OS X6.2.3.1. Creating accounts6.2.3.2. Editing accounts6.2.3.3. Deleting accounts6.2.4. Managing Groups in Mac OS X6.2.4.1. Creating groups6.2.5. File Sharing Accounts and Groups in Mac OS 96.2.5.1. Three types of File Sharing accounts6.2.5.2. Creating new File Sharing accounts6.2.5.3. Making changes to the Owner and Guest accounts6.2.5.4. Creating groups
6.3. Sharing Your Mac's Files and Folders
6.3.1. File Sharing in Mac OS X6.3.2. Advanced Permissions Control in Mac OS X6.3.2.1. Changing access permissions for a file or folder6.3.3. File Sharing in Mac OS 9
6.4. Sharing Your Mac's Printer
6.4.1. Printer Sharing in Mac OS X6.4.2. Printer Sharing in Mac OS 9
6.5. Accessing Other Macs on Your Network
6.5.1. Getting Around from an OS X Mac6.5.1.1. Using the Sidebar to connect to another Mac from Mac OS X6.5.1.2. Using the "Connect to Server" option6.5.2. What You Can Do Once You're In6.5.2.1. If you're a guest6.5.2.2. If you're a Standard account holder6.5.2.3. If you're an administrator6.5.3. Getting Around from an OS 9 Mac6.5.3.1. Using the Chooser6.5.3.2. Using the Network Browser6.5.4. Disconnecting Yourself6.5.5. Disconnecting Others
7. Mixing Macintosh and Windows Computers
7.1. Connecting from Mac OS X to Windows
7.2. Connecting from Mac OS 9 to Windows
7.2.1. Configuring DAVE for Your Network
7.3. Connecting from Windows to a Mac
7.4. Printing across the Network
7.4.1. Printing from Windows to a Mac Printer7.4.2. Printing from Mac OS X to a Windows Printer7.4.3. Printing from Mac OS 9 to a Windows Printer
8. Fun and Games with Your Network
8.1. Playing a PC's Music on a Stereo8.1.1. Using an Apple AirPort Express8.1.1.1. Connecting the AirPort Express8.1.1.2. Installing iTunes and the AirPort Express software8.1.1.3. Manually configuring the AirPort Express8.1.2. Other Music-Streaming Options
8.2. Displaying Your PC's Photos on Your TV
8.2.1. Using a TiVo Series28.2.1.1. TiVo network hardware requirements8.2.1.2. Installing a TiVo network adapter8.2.1.3. Using the TiVo desktop software8.2.1.4. Playing music and viewing pictures with a TiVo8.2.2. Other Network Photo-Viewing Options
8.3. Adding Storage to Your Network
8.3.1. The Linksys Network Storage Link8.3.1.1. Connecting the Network Storage Link to your network8.3.1.2. Configuring your computer to use the Network Storage Link8.3.2. Configuring the Network Storage Link8.3.2.1. Configuring the Network Storage Link with the CD8.3.2.2. Using a Web browser to configure the Network Storage Link8.3.3. Using the Network Storage Link on Your Network8.3.4. Protecting Data on the Network Storage Link8.3.4.1. Restricting access to files and folders8.3.4.2. Backing up data on the Network Storage Link8.3.5. Other Network Storage Options
8.4. Playing Video Games on Your Network
8.4.1. The Microsoft Xbox8.4.1.1. Connecting your Xbox to a wired network8.4.1.2. Connecting your Xbox to a wireless network8.4.1.3. Activating your Xbox Live subscription8.4.2. The Sony PlayStation 28.4.2.1. Connecting your PlayStation 2 to a wired network8.4.2.2. Connecting your PlayStation 2 to a wireless network8.4.2.3. Adding an Ethernet adapter (older PlayStation 2s only)
9. Using Your Network on the Road
9.1. Connecting to Your Windows PCs
9.2. Using Dialing Direct
9.2.1. Setting Up the Home PC9.2.2. Setting Up the Laptop9.2.3. Making the Call
9.3. Using GoToMyPC
9.3.1. Signing Up and Installing GoToMyPC9.3.2. Controlling Your Host PC from Another Computer9.3.2.1. Transferring files with GoToMyPC9.3.2.2. Printing with GoToMyPC
9.4. Connecting to Your Macs
9.5. Using the Mac's File Sharing Tool
9.6. Remote Access with SSH
9.6.1. Getting In9.6.2. Remote Control Program Killing
A. The Macintosh Keychain
A.1. Stringing Your Passwords on the Keychain
A.2. Locking and Unlocking the Keychain
A.3. Managing Keychains
A.3.1. Getting OS X Keychain InformationA.3.2. Using Multiple KeychainsA.3.3. Finding Your Keychain Files
B. Multiple User Accounts in Mac OS 9
B.1. Creating a New Multiple User Account
B.2. Logging In Using a Multiple User Account
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Using the Mac's File Sharing Tool

You can tap into your Mac's regular File Sharing feature (Chapter 6) from over the Internet. This feature is a blessing to anyone who travels, whether with a laptop or to a branch office, because you'll never be up the creek without a paddle if you discover that you left an important file at home.

To connect over the Internet, make sure that you've set up the home-base Mac for file sharing, as explained in Chapter 6. Then, once you're on the road, go online and proceed like this:

Choose Go → Connect To Server.
The Connect To Server dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 9-8.
Type in the IP address (or domain name) of the Mac to which you want to connect, and then click Connect (or press Enter).
If you don't know the shared Mac's IP address, pick up the phone and call somebody who's at home. That person can find out the IP address by opening the Network pane (or Sharing pane) of System Preferences.
And if you've signed up for a DNS naming service as described in the box "IP Addresses and You," you can type your Mac's domain name instead.
Enter your name and password, and then click Connect.
From here, it's just as though you were connecting to another computer on your office network, although it's a good bit slower. But when you're in Hong Kong and need a document from your Mac in Minneapolis, you may not care.

The Connect To Server dialog box lets you type in the IP address for the shared Mac to which you want access.

Figure 9-8. The Connect To Server dialog box ...

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