Chapter 15
Dialup and Home Networking
In this chapter we discuss the concepts and methods of extending networking to the home
or small office/home office (SOHO) environment. This discussion involves dialup net-
working, which entails using the telephone system to dial into a network, dedicated,
“always on” connections via DSL or cable services, and home-based LANs. An outline of
the major topics we address follows:
• Dialup Networking Concepts and Issues (Questions 1–3)
• Modem Concepts: Analog and 56K Modems (Questions 4–14)
• xDSL Connections (Questions 15–17)
• Cable Modem Connections (Questions 18-23)
• Home-Based Internet Connections (Questions 24–27)
• Home-Based LANs: Concepts and Issues (Questions 28–34)
1. What is dialup networking?
Dialup ...