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* This book outlines everything people need to make the move from a
dial-up connection to an always-on DSL or cable Internet connection
that is up to forty times faster than a standard modem
connection
* Nielsen estimated there were thirty-nine million U.S. homes with
broadband access in April 2003
* Gaskin explains available broadband options, shows how to pick
the right one, describes wireless alternatives inside and outside
of buildings, details how to connect more than one computer to a
home broadband connection, and provides information about securing
your wireless network
* This new Desktop Edition format provides need-to-know coverage of
all topics related to broadband home networking in an easy-to-use
format that will appeal to novices and techies alike
* Offers a useful customer service FAQ and a Web directory appendix
that lists Web sites for additional utilities, tools, games, and
more
Excellent single reference for high-speed internet access...Reviewed by Thomas Duff, 2004-10-23
If you're looking for a book to explain the array of options when
it comes to high-speed internet access, get a copy of the book
Broadband Bible Desktop Edition by James E. Gaskin (Wiley). This is
a really good book...
Chapter list: Why You Need Broadband Internet Access; Getting
Familiar with Broadband Technology; Types of Broadband Providers;
Types of Alternative Broadband Providers; Emerging Broadband
Service Options; Pros and Cons: Choosing Your Best Broadband
Option; Understanding Computer Security; Examining Your Home
Broadband Hookup; Examining the Multitenant Broadband Hookup;
Server and Storage Options; What You Need To Know About Desktop
Networking; What You Need to Know About TCP/IP Networks and
Routing; Backup and Disaster Recovery; Wired Connection Options;
Wireless Connection Options; Wireless Security in Depth; Avoiding
Wireless Eavesdropping and Hacking; Troubleshooting Internet Access
Problems; Troubleshooting Your Side of the Connection; Quick Hits
Roundup; Additional Web Directory Listings; Broadband, Internet,
and Networking Definitions; Index
If you haven't yet made the jump to broadband internet access, you
may be confused over all the options and terminology. Cable vs.
DSL? Home networking? Routers? Gaskin does an excellent job in this
book to explain everything you need to know to make the move. The
flow of the book is well-done, in that it moves from "why do you
need broadband" to "here's how you decide which option is best".
Even for those of us who have had broadband for awhile, it's a good
read to catch up on some other options that are becoming more
viable, such as broadband over power lines. The writing is clear
and concise, without falling into endless jargon that defies the
reader to understand it.
This book would have helped me out immensely when I made the jump
from a slower DSL line to 3MB cable internet access. Since we have
a number of computers in the home, I wasn't quite sure how to make
sure I did and bought the right things to allow me to get them all
to access the internet. Although I ended up being successful at the
whole setup, there was a lot of fear and trepidation on my part.
With Gaskin's book, I would have been much more confident up front.
Even now, there's some information in here that will help me debug
an issue I'm having with communication between two of the
computers.
For a single source of understandable information on moving to
high-speed internet access, you won't go wrong with this book.
Highly recommended.
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