Connecting to the Internet ─ A Practical Guide About Lan-Internet Connectivity

Comprehensive yet succinct, Connecting to the Internet is a guide to the entire process of connecting a private network to the Internet and then maintaining that connection. For system and network administrators, this practical handbook provides essential information without the burden of extraneous detail. Using a step-by-step approach, the text covers the processes of planning, designing, implementing, and maintaining an effective and secure LAN-to-Internet connection - from TCP/IP essentials to choosing the most appropriate Internet Service Provider, to setting up a firewall to choosing the most appropriate Internet Service Provider, to setting up a firewall.

Andrew F. Ward works as a network administrator for 3Com Corporation. He is responsible for Internet connectivity, security, and LAN and WAN design and operations. Previously Mr. Ward worked as a Novell system administrator and software developer.