Linux Networking Clearly Explained

Connecting to the Internet:Creating a Dial-up Internet Connection.* What You Will Need* Getting the Right Modem* Installing Your Modem* Checking Your Installation* Configuring KPPP* Troubleshooting Your Installation* Looking Under the Hood* References and Further ReadingUsing Internet Applications.*Configuring Netscape Helper Applications* Configuring Netscape Messenger for E-Mail and Newsgroups* Accessing FTP Sites with File Manager* Exploring Additional Internet Applications* Looking Under the Hood* From HereBuilding Your Local Area Network (LAN):Essential Networking Concepts.* Physical Media* Communications Standards (Protocols)* Data Routing Technologies* Types of Packet-Switching Networks* Why Create a Local Area Network (LAN)?* How Is the Network Hooked Up? (LAN Topologies)* Who Is in Charge? (LAN Network Relationships)* How Big Is It? (Small, Medium, and Large LANs)* Looking Under the Hood* Where Linux Fits In* References and Further ReadingSelecting and Installing Network Hardware.* Introducing the Ethernet* How Ethernets Work* Ethernet Hardware* Designing Your Ethernet* Making Sure Your Hardware Is Linux-Compatible* Installing Your Network Card* Configuring Module Parameters* Looking Under the Hood* References and Further ReadingGetting Started with TCP/IP.* Introducing TCP/IP* Understanding Internet Layers* Internet Addresses (IP Addresses)* Creating a Simple TCP/IP Network* Testing Your Network* Looking Under the Hood*References and Further ReadingUnderstanding User Accounts, Ownership, and Permissions.*Creating User Accounts for Smooth Networking* Understanding File Ownership and Permissions* Viewing and Changing Ownership and Permissions* Looking Under the Hood* Recommended Reading Configuring and Using NFS.* Introducing Network File System (NFS)* Preparing to Use NFS* Setting Up Exports* Mounting Remote Directories* Sharing Printers* Looking Under the Hood* References and Further Reading Configuring and Using Samba.* Introducing Server Message Blocks (SMB) * Introducing Samba* Planning Your Samba Strategy* Obtaining and Installing Samba* Creating Linux Accounts for Windows Users* Deciding Whether to Use Encrypted Passwords* Setting Up name Resolution Services* Configuring Windows Clients* Configuring Samba: An Overview* Sharing Windows Resources* Mounting Shares Automatically* References and Further Reading Configuring and Using AppleTalk.* Introducing AppleTalk* Introducing Netatalk* System Configuration Essentials* Obtaining Netatalk+asun* Configuring Netatalk* Launching the Server* Connecting to the Server with the Chooser* References and Further ReadingConnecting Your LAN to the Internet:Sharing an Internet Connection.* Obtaining and Installing the Software You Need* Configuring Dialup-on-Demand (diald)* Testing the Connection* Setting Up the Rest of Your Network* Setting Up IP Masquerading* Sharing Windows and Macintosh Modems* References and Further ReadingSharing High-Speed Connections.* Finding the Speed You Need* Examining High-Speed Connection Options* Configuring High-Speed Connections* Improving Your Network's Performance* References and Further ReadingCreating an Internet:Running an Intranet Web Server.* Introducing Apache* Setting Up Web Pages* Examining Apache Options* References and Further ReadingCreating an Intranet FTP Server.* Introducing Wu-ftpd* Configuring Wu-ftpd* Using FTP Clients* Looking Under the Hood* References and Further ReadingManaging Your Data Automatically:Archiving Your Data Automatically.* Creating Your Backup Server* Backing Up with Tar and Cron: An Overview* Archiving Data with Tar* Creating a Backup Routine* Repeating the Full Backup* Scheduling Backups with Cron* References and Further ReadingTroubleshooting Your Network.* Configuration vs. Troubleshooting* Observe, Theorize, Test* Checking Physical Connections* Network Slowdowns and Stoppages* References and Further Reading Securing Your Network.* Understanding the Risk* Has Your Network Been Compromised?* Understanding Your ISP's Security Role* Securing Your System* Securing Your System with IP Chains* Looking Under the Hood* From Here* References and Further Reading Index.