LEADER 05527nam 22007574a 450 001 9910813350803321 005 20230617005203.0 010 $a1-280-26594-9 010 $a9786610265947 010 $a0-7645-7743-3 035 $a(CKB)1000000000349092 035 $a(EBL)219086 035 $a(OCoLC)304076652 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000115126 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11117182 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000115126 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10007422 035 $a(PQKB)10929102 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC3056671 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC219086 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL3056671 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10114265 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL26594 035 $a(OCoLC)181840513 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL219086 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000349092 100 $a20040517d2004 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aBroadband bible /$fJames E. Gaskin 205 $aDesktop ed. 210 $aIndianapolis, IN $cWiley Pub.$dc2004 215 $a1 online resource (614 p.) 225 1 $aBible ;$vv.165 300 $aIncludes index. 311 $a0-7645-6951-1 327 $aPreface; Acknowledgments; PART I:Determining Which Broadband Is Right for You; Chapter 1:Why You Need Broadband Internet Access; Computing Without Interruption; Support files download in a flash; Applications arrive in a blink; Immersive Experiences; Streaming audio; Streaming video; Communicating Over Broadband; Voice over broadband; Webcams; Videophones and video IM; Broadband Gaming; Game play requirements; Wrapping yourself in the game world; The most popular games; Summary; Chapter 2:Getting Familiar with Broadband Technology; What Is Broadband?; What the Feds Call Broadband 327 $aSymmetrical versus Asymmetrical ConnectionsWhy service providers offer both options; Downstream details; Upstream details; Asymmetrical advantages; Symmetrical advantages; Speed comparisons; Summary; Chapter 3:Types of Broadband Providers; Broadband from Phone Companies: Flavors of DSL; The development of DSL technology; How DSL works for you; Service provider details; Broadband from the Cable Company; How broadband over cable works for you; Service provider details; Summary; Chapter 4:Types of Alternative Broadband Providers; Satellite Broadband; How satellite works; Latency 327 $aService providersCommunity Wireless; How wireless works; Service providers; Wi-Fi hotspots: public 802.11b; Summary; Chapter 5:Emerging Broadband Service Options; Fiber to the Home and Office; How fiber works; Coverage areas; Trials in progress; Speed; Reliability; Security; WiMax; How WiMax works; Coverage area; Trials in progress; Speed; Reliability; Powerline Broadband; How Powerline broadband works; Trials in progress; Speed; Reliability; Security; Summary; Chapter 6:Pros and Cons: Choosing Your Best Broadband Option; Decision Points for Your Comparisons; How to compare service features 327 $aPros and Cons for CableCurrent coverage areas; Decision checklist; Pros and Cons for DSL; Current coverage areas; How to compare service features; Decision checklist; Pros and Cons for Satellite Broadband; Current coverage areas; How to compare service features; Downlink and uplink details; Decision checklist; Pros and Cons for Community Wireless Broadband; Current coverage areas; Security concerns; Decision checklist; Service Provider Restrictions; Acceptable use policies; Rules on connection sharing; Bandwidth hogs; Summary; PART II:Practicing Safe Broadband 327 $aChapter 7:Understanding Computer SecurityHow Miscreants Get into Your Computer; E-Mail; Downloaded files; Web sites; Physical Security Details; Traveling laptops; Disks from outside; Wired network security; Wireless network security; Keeping Things Out (Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Hackers); Update your operating system; Update your virus protection; Update your personal firewall; Keeping Things In (Your Information); Router firewall settings; Desktop firewall settings; Note to online game players; Summary; Chapter 8:Examining Your Home Broadband Hookup; Cable and DSL "Modems"; Modem/not modem 327 $aDemarcation point 330 $aThis book outlines everything people need to make the move from a dial-up connection to an always-on DSL or cable Internet connection that is up to forty times faster than a standard modem connectionNielsen estimated there were thirty-nine million U.S. homes with broadband access in April 2003Gaskin explains available broadband options, shows how to pick the right one, describes wireless alternatives inside and outside of buildings, details how to connect more than one computer to a home broadband connection, and provides information about securing your wireless networkThis 410 0$aBible 606 $aBroadband communication systems 606 $aInternet service providers 606 $aDigital subscriber lines 606 $aModems 606 $aArtificial satellites in telecommunication 615 0$aBroadband communication systems. 615 0$aInternet service providers. 615 0$aDigital subscriber lines. 615 0$aModems. 615 0$aArtificial satellites in telecommunication. 676 $a621.382 700 $aGaskin$b James E$01694933 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910813350803321 996 $aBroadband bible$94073823 997 $aUNINA