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Home Networking

Do you want to setup a home network, but are not sure where to begin? Help has arrived. Learn to setup and install your very first home network in our Home Networking Course. Filled with step-by-step instructions and tips - from choosing the right cables to file sharing and connecting to the Internet, this course will give you all you need to get your home network up and running quickly and easily.

Prerequisite

Students should have a working knowledge of the Windows Operating System.

Outline

1. Home wiring and basics

  1. Networking Vocabulary

  2. Wiring

  3. Network Adapters

  4. Wiring Your Home

  5. Wireless

  6. Hubs

2. Sharing Files

  1. Basics

  2. Operating System Drivers

  3. Installing Components You Need

  4. IP Network Setup

  5. Troubleshooting

  6. Login and Workgroup Names

  7. Locking the Network Down

3. Sharing Printers

  1. Understanding Networked Printers

  2. Moving Printers

  3. Troubleshooting

4. Sharing an Internet Connection

  1. Picking the Right Connection Technology

  2. Access Devices

  3. Setting Up the IP Network

  4. Routers and Configuring

  5. Troubleshooting

  6. Email on the Home Network

5. Securing your Network

  1. Problems

  2. Understanding IP Network Traces

  3. Antivirus Software

  4. Firewalls

  5. Ongoing Maintenance

  6. Troubleshooting

6. Fun and Games

  1. Games

  2. PC and Home Stereo

  3. Web-based Calendars and Contacts