Broadband bible [[electronic resource] /] / James E. Gaskin

• Autore: Gaskin James E
• Pubblicazione: Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley Pub., c2004
• Edizione: Desktop ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (614 p.)
• Disciplina: 621.382
• Soggetto topico: Broadband communication systems; Internet service providers; Digital subscriber lines; Modems; Artificial satellites in telecommunication
• Note generali: Includes index.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface; 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 ; Symmetrical 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 ; Service 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 ; Pros 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 ; Chapter 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 ; Demarcation point
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Broadband bible
• ISBN: 1-280-26594-9; 9786610265947; 0-7645-7743-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910784353203321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Bible