An illustrated home networking handbook for the everyday user Building a network doesn't have to be all work and no play-it can actually be fun! Home Networking Simplified is an illustrated home-networking book for everyone from Grandma Mary to your tech-savvy teenage neighbor. Home Networking Simplified gives you the most basic need-to-know info and then teaches you how to get the most out of your home network: * Learn the basics of home networking, from connecting to the Internet to connecting your computers * Create a basic home network * Grow and update your network with confidence * Secure your home network and protect yourself from hackers and viruses * Go wireless to put your computers where you want them-not just where cables reach * Learn about the latest technologies, emerging trends, and coolest toys Whether you're a newbie, a geek, or someone in-between, Home Networking Simplified helps you harness the power of home networking. Debugged by The Geek Squad This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press(R), the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems(R).