DSL Survival Guide

Lisa Lee is the technical editor for How to Do Everything with Your Palm Handheld and How to Do Everything with Your Visor. Lisa has also written about DSL, Palm Handheld Devices, Pocket PC, Linux, Multimedia Web Development, and a variety of other topics for www.attenza.com. A veteran R&D engineer currently working at Microsoft/WebTV, she has previously worked at Apple Computer and several other well-known Silicon Valley companies developing tools, games, and wireless products for businesses and consumers. Lisa runs a DSL network from her home.

• PART I: Introduction to DSL Ch. 1 - What Is DSL? Ch. 2 - A Brief Look at Networks Ch. 3 - Planning Your DSL Network PART II: Setting Up DSL Ch. 4 - DSL Network Checklist Ch. 5 - Working with Your Local Phone Company Ch. 6 - Home Network Considerations Ch. 7 - Network Design and Support Issues Ch. 8 - Testing Your Network PART III: Working with DSL Ch. 9 - Designing a Home Network Ch. 10 - Desktop Configurations and Settings Ch. 11 - Laptop Configurations and Settings Ch. 12 - Handheld and Wireless Internet Devices Ch. 13 - Servers and File Sharing PART IV: Troubleshooting DSL Ch. 14 - Reviewing Your Network and Account Info Ch. 15 - Troubleshooting a DSL Network Ch. 16 - Troubleshooting Computers Ch. 17 - Troubleshooting Other Network Devices Ch. 18 - Troubleshooting VPN Connections Ch. 19 - Troubleshooting Network Performance Appendices Appendix 1: DSL Providers Appendix 2: Glossary