How Do You Build A Safe, Secure Network The Top Down Choosing The Right Network Installing Network Adapters Whats This Thing Called DHCP?
How to Build a Safe, Secure NetworkChoose the right network, install the adapters you need, and arrange for suitable network security. Stan Miastkowski is a PC World contributing editor. Contact him at stan_miastkowski@pcworld.com. The era of the unconnected PC has largely passed into history. Beyond the home office and children’s rooms, PCs are popping up in such formerly unconventional locations as on the kitchen counter or on a shelf in the living room. A network will let you share a broadband Internet connection or a printer, as well as documents, spreadsheets, digital photos, and MP3 audio files. Wireless remains the hot technology; and as standards evolve, increased security and higher-speed connections are becoming available. The easiest way to share a broadband Internet connection is to use a router, and even today’s inexpensive routers have firewall features for added security. You’ll still need to take steps to lock down your
