The book of Wi-Fi : install, configure, and use 802.11b wireless networking / John Ross.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ross, John, 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wireless LANs--Installation.

Wireless LANs.

Wireless LANs--Standards.

IEEE 802.11 (Standard).

Physical Description:

xvii, 260 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : No Starch Press, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A comprehensive and conversational guide to using wireless networking. Wireless networking is a fun and versatile technology, but it can be difficult to use. This practical and plain English guide to wireless networking shows how to build and use wireless networks at home, at work, or around your neighborhood. It includes detailed information on setting up and configuring access points, network interface cards, cables and antennas, wireless software, as well as how to secure wireless access point with encryption, password protection, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Covers Windows, Macintosh, Linux, Unix, and PDAs. For users at all levels.

Contents:

Intro

CONTENTS IN DETAIL

INTRODUCTION

1 HOW WI- FI WORKS

2 WHAT YOU NEED FOR WIRELESS

3 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING ACCESS POINTS

4 INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING NETWORK INTERFACES

5 WI- FI FOR WINDOWS

6 WI- FI FOR MACINTOSH

7 WI- FI FOR LINUX

8 WI- FI FOR UNIX

9 WI- FI FOR PDAs AND OTHER HANDHELD DEVICES

10 EXTENDING THE NETWORK BEYOND YOUR OWN WALLS

11 POINT- TO- POINT LINKS AND REPEATERS

12 PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY NETWORKS

13 GUERILLA NETWORKING

14 WIRELESS NETWORK SECURITY

15 VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS

16 TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

INDEX

UPDAT ES.

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

1-59327-016-X

OCLC:

923652478