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Overview
Build a wireless network from start to finish using this easy-to-follow resource. Learn how to choose, install, and configure network cards for use in a new or existing network. Filled with step-by-step instructions, screenshots, and tips this is an ideal hands-on guide for anyone wanting to ditch the cables and have network and Internet access from any location.Synopsis
Create and configure a cost-efficient wireless network—from scratch!
Take advantage of the freedom and mobility of wireless networking with help from this easy-to-follow guide. Now you can surf the Web from the backyard, access your email from a handheld device, share Internet connections—and save money—without messy wires or cables. This step-by-step photo-filled manual walks you through every stage of the process—from identifying and purchasing all the parts you need to get started to finding the right ISP and enhancing security. You'll also learn how to improve network performance and range by choosing the optimum access point location. Written in clear, straightforward language, this book will show you how to set up and maintain your own wireless network in no time.
- Get an overview of wireless technology, protocols, and frequencies—including the IEEE 801.11 standard
- Set up and configure a Wi-Fi network and its components in a new or existing network
- Manage communication between wireless devices using access points and routers
- Use accessories—antennas, bridges, and repeaters—to extend network range
- Connect to the Internet and save money through shared access
- Play games, check email, and share files and printers on a local network or via the Internet
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewThe costs of wireless networking are plummeting. And the reasons to take the plunge are multiplying -- whether you’re running a small business or a home office, or you simply want to share web connections without drilling holes in your walls. But you’ll have better results and fewer hassles if you do a little planning. Build Your Own Wi-Fi Network has all the up-front information you’ll need.
Shelly Brisbin walks you through the fundamentals of wireless networking, then shows you how to pick the right equipment for your needs: access points, network interface cards, antennas, and accessories. She offers detailed coverage of setting up your computer for Wi-Fi, with examples drawn from Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. Next, there’s a full chapter on “ad hoc Wi-Fi,” which allows two computers with Wi-Fi cards to communicate even if there’s no access point around.
There’s also a sobering look at wireless security. The WEP security protocol built into the Wi-Fi spec leaves a lot to be desired, but Brisbin offers a detailed checklist for improving your network’s security. From troubleshooting to improving performance, this book offers solid advice in usable form. What more could you ask? Bill Camarda
Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks For Dummies®, Second Edition.