CNET Do-It-Yourself Home Networking Projects

Set up a high-speed home network Network the computers and peripheral devices in your home or small office with the fun and practical projects packed inside this hands-on guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to create a wired or wireless network so you can share files, printers, and other resources. You'll also learn to set up a server and secure and expand your network. Inside, you'll find 24 self-contained projects, step-by-step instructions, a list of tools needed at the beginning of each project, and hundreds of clear photos and screenshots. CNET Do-It-Yourself Home Networking Projects takes you from beginning through advanced tasks with ease! Control other PCs remotely Share network storage without a server Set up a webcam server Enable and share a cellular data connection Watch live TV from anywhere via a Sling Media bridge Integrate IM and VoIP applications into your network Run your own PC weather station Connect TiVo to your home network