There are many useful resources on home networking on the Internet. Sample some of these sites under Tutorials on home networking, DSL and Cable Modem Providers in the New York area and Hardware and Software Providers.

Tutorials

• There are a number of useful home networking sites that provide background information and do-it-yourself guides.

• A good general overview of home networking and its benefits can be found at HomePNA's site and the International Engineering Consortium .

• More detailed information, do-it-yourself guide and numerous links to other home networking sites can be found a HomeNetHelp.com and Home Networking Info Center.

• A good home network security tutorial can be found at Cert.org.

• For general networking product reviews, new applications and gadgets, try TechTV's site or ZDnet.com.

DSL and Cable Providers

Find out more about broadband services in your area and availability by linking to these informational sites and some of the major providers in the NY-NJ metro area.

About DSL services and availability, check www.dsl.com and www.DSLreports.com

About Cable Modem services check www.cable-modem.net and www.catv.org

Major service providers:

Cablevision's Optimum Online Service

Comcast's high-speed Cable Modem

Panix's DSL Service

Time Warner's Road Runner Service in NY and NJ

RCN's Megaband Service

Verizon's DSL

Hardware and Software Providers

Learn more about the variety of wired and wireless home networking hardware and software at the following major manufacturers and software vendors.

3Com

Apple Computers

Cisco Systems

Dell Computers

Orinoco Wireless

Siemens

Intel

LinkSys

Microsoft

NetGear