Mac OS X Unwired

Mac OS X Unwired introduces you to the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing your wireless services on the road. The book provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported by Mac OS X, including Wi-Fi (802.11b and g), infrared, Bluetooth, CDMA2000, and GPRS. You'll learn how to set up your first wireless network and how use the Mac OS X software that supports wireless, such as iSync, iChat, and Rendezvous. You'll also get a good understanding of the limitations and liabilities of each wireless technology.

Other topics covered in the book include:

• Using wireless at home, in the office, or on the road
• Connecting to wireless hotspots
• Wireless Security

This handbook explains the rationale for going wireless, as well as different scenarios where wireless can be beneficial.

This handbook explains the rationale for going wireless, as well as differentscenarios where wireless can be beneficial.

Macintosh expert Tom Negrino is a contributing Editor to "Macworld" magazine as well as the author of numerous books on software and technology. He is also a consummate presenter, frequently teaching and speaking at industry trade shows and conferences.

Tom Negrino is the author of dozens of books, including Visual QuickStart Guides covering Macromedia Contribute and Keynote, and Visual QuickProject Guides on PowerPoint, Keynote, and Quicken. Dori Smith is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, publisher of the Wise-Women's Web community, and a member of the Web Standards Project. Together with Tom, they've written the best-selling JavaScript and Ajax for the Web: Visual QuickStart Guide, the previous edition of this book, and numerous print and online articles.