- Les Freed shares his many years of networking experience and insider status to guide readers step by step through the confusing and intimidating world of home networking
- Features special emphasis on using the network for entertainment and digital media, offering invaluable how-to advice on sharing TV, video, photos, music, and more
- Begins with the need-to-know basics of networking, including the various types of networking equipment and choosing the right type of network
- Readers roll up their sleeves and actually construct their network-either wired or wireless-or by even using the existing electrical wiring already in the walls of their home
- Shows readers how to set up all the necessary software on their Windows XP PC or Apple Mac OS X computer so they can quickly, easily

Part 1 Why You Need a Network
Part 2 Designing Your LAN
Part 3 Installing Your LAN
Part 4 Using Your LAN