An illustrated home networking handbook for the everyday user Building a network doesn't have to be all work and no play--it can actually be fun "Home Networking Simplified "is an illustrated home-networking book for everyone from Grandma Mary to your tech-savvy teenage neighbor. "Home Networking Simplified "gives you the most basic need-to-know info and then teaches you how to get the most out of your home network: Learn the basics of home networking, from connecting to the Internet to connecting your computers Create a basic home network Grow and update your network with confidence Secure your home network and protect yourself from hackers and viruses Go wireless to put your computers where you want them--not just where cables reach Learn about the latest technologies, emerging trends, and coolest toys Whether you're a newbie, a geek, or someone in-between, "Home Networking Simplified" helps you harness the power of home networking. Debugged by The Geek Squad This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press(R), the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems(R).
Aimed mostly at wireless networking and general internet security, it is a starting point for beginners.
Obviously some of the specifics are a bit dated since it is over a decade old, but still not a bad starting point as the general details are still relevant and I thought it was quite readable (I haven't worked in the ISP industry since 2003 but it turned out to be a bit basic for what I was personally looking for.)