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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
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Broadband Bible Desktop Edition Broadband Bible Desktop Edition James E. Gaskin Wiley Publishing, Inc. Broadband Bible, Desktop Edition Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. 10475 Crosspoint Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46256 www.wiley.com C Copyright 2004 by James Gaskin Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published simultaneously in Canada eISBN: 0-7645-7743-3 Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 XX/XX/XX/XX/XX No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978