Now Updated to the Second Edition! The hottest story in the computer industry over the last few years has been the rise of wireless networking. It’s no wonder - with a couple of pieces of inexpensive gear, you can be surfing the Internet with a laptop from the comfort of your couch, in a meeting room at the office, or at the local coffeehouse. But assembling the pieces, putting it all together, and configuring connections isn’t always easy. This book offers everything you need to get up and running quickly, from detailed step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips to background on both wireless and wired networks. Adam C. Engst is the publisher of TidBITS, one of the oldest and most-respected Internet-based newsletters, distributed weekly to many thousands of readers. Glenn Fleishman publishes the daily Web log 802.11b Networking News and writes the Practical Mac column for The Seattle Times. Glenn also contributes technology articles to the likes of The New York Times, InfoWorld, Wired, Macworld, and the O’Reilly Network. [ Available in PDF Format for $21 / Download ]

Overview

• Practical advice and step-by-step instructions for dozens of common tasks

• Thorough grounding in networking basics for wireless and wired networks
• Coverage of 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g, and other technologies
• Details tailored to both Windows and Macintosh (AirPort) users
• Suggestions for expanding your network and linking multiple locations
• Easy explanations of how wireless networks work
• Tips on finding and using wireless networks while traveling
• Troubleshooting advice to help you out of sticky situations

Table of Contents and Index

1. Why Wireless?
2. Networking Basics
3. How Wireless Works
4. Connecting Your Computer
5. Building Your Wireless Network
6. Wireless Security
7. Taking It on the Road
8. Going the Distance
9. Things That Go Bump in the Net
10. The Future of Wireless