This is a book for people who want to use the Internet everywhere—not just in the office or in the room at home where there’s a telephone or cable connection, but in the backyard, at the public library, at a highway rest area, or in a hotel lobby. In this book you will learn how to choose the
best wireless data service for your particular needs, how to set up your computer for wireless, and how to design and install your own wireless network.
The first three chapters of this book explain how data networks operate, how wireless technology can extend data networks beyond the reach of wired connections, and how Wi-Fi networks work. Next, Chapter 4 describes the hardware needed for Wi-Fi and how to design and install your own
Wi-Fi network. Chapters 5 and 6 provide the information you need to use a Wi-Fi network to connect to the Internet from a computer running Microsoft Windows. Chapter 7 covers Wi-Fi clients for the Linux and Unix operating systems, and Chapter 8 provides similar information for Macintosh OS X. Chapter 9 explains how to install and configure Wi-Fi access points, and Chapter 10 covers long-range, point-to-point Wi-Fi links. Chapters 11 and 12 cover connecting to existing Wi-Fi networks and Wi-Fi security.
In Chapter 13, we’ll move away from Wi-Fi and describe some alternative broadband wireless services, including EV-DO, EDGE, and WiMAX. Chapter 14 explains how to use Wi-Fi and broadband services with smartphones and other pocket-size computers, Chapter 15 describes virtual private networks (VPNs), and Chapter 16 explains how to use wireless links to place telephone calls through the Internet. Finally, Chapter 17 offers troubleshooting tips and general advice.
ISBN-10: 1-59327-169-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-59327-169-5
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