The Wireless Networking Starter Kit
2nd edition
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- Nombre de pages533
- PrésentationBroché
- Poids0.945 kg
- Dimensions19,2 cm × 23,5 cm × 2,6 cm
- ISBN0-321-22468-X
- EAN9780321224682
- Date de parution01/01/2004
- ÉditeurAddison Wesley
Résumé
Wireless networks are becoming commonplace, but choosing and configuring the right equipment and services for the home, small offices, and the business traveler can prove frustrating. That's where you need the wide-ranging expertise of wireless mavens Adam Engst and Glenn Fleishman. Using illustrated step-by-step instructions, in-depth discussions,
and tons of tips, they help you decide what to buy, show you how to configure wireless hardware and software, and explain the best techniques for managing your connections. Whether you're a novice or an experienced
network administrator, you'll find the practical information you need about wireless networking. Topics covered include:
• Practical advice and instructions for dozens of common wireless tasks
• Thorough grounding in wireless networking basics
• Coverage of 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, Bluetooth, cell data, and more
• Details tailored to Windows, Macintosh, Palm, PocketPC, and Linux users
• Suggestions for extending your network and linking multiple locations
• Real-world discussions on protecting home wireless networks from snoops
• Advice about how to make a small office wireless network as secure as a large corporate network
• Hard-won tips on finding and using wireless networks while traveling
• Troubleshooting advice to help you figure out sticky situations
Wireless networks are becoming commonplace, but choosing and configuring the right equipment and services for the home, small offices, and the business traveler can prove frustrating. That's where you need the wide-ranging expertise of wireless mavens Adam Engst and Glenn Fleishman. Using illustrated step-by-step instructions, in-depth discussions,
and tons of tips, they help you decide what to buy, show you how to configure wireless hardware and software, and explain the best techniques for managing your connections. Whether you're a novice or an experienced
network administrator, you'll find the practical information you need about wireless networking. Topics covered include:
• Practical advice and instructions for dozens of common wireless tasks
• Thorough grounding in wireless networking basics
• Coverage of 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, Bluetooth, cell data, and more
• Details tailored to Windows, Macintosh, Palm, PocketPC, and Linux users
• Suggestions for extending your network and linking multiple locations
• Real-world discussions on protecting home wireless networks from snoops
• Advice about how to make a small office wireless network as secure as a large corporate network
• Hard-won tips on finding and using wireless networks while traveling
• Troubleshooting advice to help you figure out sticky situations