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Beginner's guide to wi-fi wireless networking
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Wi-Fi Wireless Networking
About the Author
Acknowledgments
We Want to Hear from You!
Introduction
How This Book Is Organized
Conventions Used in This Book
Let Me Know What You Think
Part I: Why Wi-Fi?
Chapter 1. Entering a World Without Wires
What Is Wi-Fi?
Why Wi-Fi Is Important
Understanding Wi-Fi Networks
Using Wi-Fi on the Road
Chapter 2. Understanding Wi-Fi
The Free Spectrums
The 802.11 Standard and Its Variations
Related Wireless Standards
Transmission Speeds
The Future of Wi-Fi
Chapter 3. Hitting the Road with Wi-Fi
The Equipment You Need
Finding Hotspots
Paying for Your Fun
Surfing While You Sip
Chapter 4. Networking Without Wires
Understanding Home and SOHO Networks
Different Ways to Use Wi-Fi in a Network
The Equipment You'll Need
What's It Going to Cost?
Part II: Setting Up Your Computer for Wi-Fi
Chapter 5. Buying a Wi-Fi Laptop
Getting to Know Your Future Wi-Fi Laptop
Trade-Offs
To Mac or Not To Mac?
Buying a Mac with Wi-Fi
Buying a Windows Notebook with Integrated Wi-Fi
Chapter 6. Buying a Wi-Fi PDA
Understanding Handheld Computers
Handhelds and Wi-Fi
Accessing Wi-Fi
Chapter 7. Playing with Wi-Fi Gadgets
The Future of Wi-Fi
Transmitting Photos with Wi-Fi
Other Nifty Gadgets
Playing Games and Having Fun with Wi-Fi
Chapter 8. Adding Wi-Fi to a Mobile Computer
Choosing a Wi-Fi PC Card
Installing the Card
Configuring Your Card for a Wi-Fi Network
Making Sure the Card Works
Other Options
Chapter 9. Wi-Fi on Your Desktop
Buying a New Computer
Adding AirPort to an Apple Desktop
Adding Wi-Fi to a Windows Desktop
Using a USB Wi-Fi Adapter
Part III: Going Mobile with Wi-Fi
Chapter 10. Tools for the Perfect Road Warrior
Loading Software Before You Go
Taking Hotspot Info with You
The Best of the Best
Keyboards, Mice, and Other Devices
Chapter 11. Where Can You Wi-Fi?
Where Is Wi-Fi Likely to Be?
Using Wi-Fi Directories
Tricks and Techniques
I Want to Be a Hotspot
Working with a Wi-Fi Finder
War Driving and War Chalking
Chapter 12. Working with National Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi Networks
Special Pricing, Good and Bad
What the Networks Charge
Comparison Shopping
Part IV: Creating a Wi-Fi Network
Chapter 13. Buying a Wi-Fi Access Point or Router
Understanding the Different Pieces of Hardware
Wireless Networking Kits
Choosing a Wi-Fi Access Point
The Best of the Best
Chapter 14. Setting Up Your Access Point
Preliminaries
Plugging in the Hardware
Configuring Your Access Point
Chapter 15. Configuring Your Wi-Fi Network
Ad-Hoc Networking
Troubleshooting a Network Using Ipconfig
Advanced Networks: Topologies for Larger Networks
Setting Up a Hotspot with a DMZ
Connecting Pitcairn Island to the Internet with Wi-Fi
Chapter 16. Sharing an Internet Connection
Sharing a Connection through a Computer
Connecting to a Cable or DSL Modem
Understanding Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
DNS
More About Mixed Wired-Wireless Networks
Chapter 17. Adding Wi-Fi Antennas to Your Network
Why Use an Antenna with Wi-Fi?
Antenna Basics
Different Kinds of Antennas
Using an Antenna with a Wi-Fi Card
Adding an Antenna to an Access Point
Where to Buy Your Wi-Fi Antenna
Part V: Securing Your Wi-Fi Computer and Network
Chapter 18. Protecting Your Mobile Wi-Fi Computer
"Social" Engineering
Physical Lockdown
Using Password Protection
File Sharing
Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Personal Software for Protection
Chapter 19. Securing Your Wi-Fi Network
How Real Is the Threat?
What Steps Should You Take?
Understanding Firewalls
Setting Up a VPN
Using MAC Filtering
Part VI: Appendixes
Appendix A. Wireless Standards
Understanding 802.11 Wireless Standards
The Flavors of 802.11
Appendix B. Finding Wi-Fi Hotspots
Online Directories
Wi-Fi Networks
Retail Locations
Hotels
Airports
Free Public Networks
Glossary
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