The Book of Wi-Fi

Install, Configure, and Use 802.11B Wireless Networking

John Ross

278 pages, parution le 18/03/2003

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Résumé

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 ashow 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

How Wi-Fi Works
What You Need For Wireless
Installing and Configuring Access Points
Installing and Configuring Network Interfaces
Wi-Fi For Windows
Wi-Fi for Macintosh
Wi-Fi for Linux
Wi-Fi For Unix
Wi-Fi for PDAs and Other Handheld Devices
Extending the Network Beyond Your Own Walls
Point-to-Point Links and Repeaters
Public and Community Networks
Guerilla Networking
Wireless Network Security
Virtual Private Networks
Tips and Troubleshooting

L'auteur - John Ross

John Ross has been using and writing about Windows since the first version was introduced more than 20 years ago. He is the author of books about Windows for Microsoft Press and Sybex, and other books about networks and the Internet for several major publishers. His most recent book for No Starch Press was The Book of Wi-Fi. He has also been a consultant for major technology manufacturers, including Motorola and AT&T.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	No Starch Press
Auteur(s)	John Ross
Parution	18/03/2003
Nb. de pages	278
Format	18,7 x 23,4
Couverture	Broché
Poids	573g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9781886411456
ISBN13	978-1-886411-45-6