Do you need a wireless network? Sure you do, and here′s the easyway to get one The world′s going wireless! A wireless network is for more thanjust computers; appliances, game consoles, and even your thermostatmay have wireless capabilities. This fully updated version of thenumber one book on wireless home networking is packed cover tocover with everything you need to know to plan, install, and use awireless network in your home.
The shopping list find out what equipment you′ll needand what to look for when shopping
You have standards understand industry standards and how802.11n affects you
It′s in the plan plan your network with an eye tosecurity, the types of devices you′ll be connecting, your Internetprovider, and more
Roll up your sleeves follow step–by–step instructions toinstall your network
Oh, the things you can do share peripherals, use yournetwork for storage, exchange files between Macs and PCs, andmore
Now the fun stuff configure your network for gaming orconnect devices into a knockout home entertainment system
Get going explore mobile networking, Bluetooth, and howto find hot spots away from home
Open the book and find:
How to wirelessly control your home
Instructions for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard
When you do want to use wires
Suggestions for devices to connect
Where you should (and shouldn′t) install your access point
Important advice on securing your network
Things you can do with Bluetooth
Ten troubleshooting tips
Learn to:
Consider financial and logistical issues when planning awireless network
Design, install, and use a wireless LAN
Keep your network security up to date
Plan for the Wi–Fi capability of yourmobile devices