Overview
Want to quit playing the Internet waiting game? Use this friendly guide to tap into the power of always-on DSL, the Digital Subscriber line and bring the Internet to life at 10 to 100 times the speed of a dial-up modem.
The only book on the market that guides you, in plain English through the DSL service maze, DSL For Dummies, 2nd edition includes an all-new part showcasing DSL-enabled applications for consumers, IT professionals, tele-commuters, and businesses.
Discover how to:
* Set up DSL
* Connect a LAN to DSL
* Configure Windows or Mac OS for DSL
* Secure your PC or LAN to make it safe from hackers
* Share a DSL Connection
Synopsis
Fed up with the long download times that come with surfing the supercrowded information superhighway these days? Maybe it's time to trade up to a faster data line. Whether you're the owner of a small- to medium-sized business, a telecommuter, a serious Web surfer, or an MIS professional, this friendly guide gives you all the information you need to hook up to a high-speed Digital Subscriber Line, or DSL, and say goodbye once and for all to slow data transmission across the Web.
DSL For Dummies delivers helpful advice on what's hot and happening with DSL. Compare DSL to other high-speed options (ISDN, T1, and cable modems), find out what DSL options are available to you, and get the best DSL equipment for your needs, including gear for the Web, e-mail, video conferencing, and voice communications. Build in cost savings by sharing a DSL connection across a local area network; configure your Windows operating software to use TCP/IP and your SDL connection. Make video conferencing an everyday reality with high-speed technology, and run your own Web site and e-mail server by using DSL's always-on capability.
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