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Broadband bible [[electronic resource] /] / James E. Gaskin
| Broadband bible [[electronic resource] /] / James E. Gaskin |
| Autore | Gaskin James E |
| Edizione | [Desktop ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley Pub., c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (614 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.382 |
| Collana | Bible |
| Soggetto topico |
Broadband communication systems
Internet service providers Digital subscriber lines Modems Artificial satellites in telecommunication |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-26594-9
9786610265947 0-7645-7743-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| 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 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910457945803321 |
Gaskin James E
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| Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley Pub., c2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Broadband bible [[electronic resource] /] / James E. Gaskin
| Broadband bible [[electronic resource] /] / James E. Gaskin |
| Autore | Gaskin James E |
| Edizione | [Desktop ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley Pub., c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (614 p.) |
| Disciplina | 621.382 |
| Collana | Bible |
| Soggetto topico |
Broadband communication systems
Internet service providers Digital subscriber lines Modems Artificial satellites in telecommunication |
| ISBN |
1-280-26594-9
9786610265947 0-7645-7743-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| 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 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784353203321 |
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Gaskin James E
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| Indianapolis, IN, : Wiley Pub., c2004 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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