Wireless Home Networking for Dummies
Danny Briere, Pat Hurley, Edward Ferris - Collection For Dummies
Résumé
- Wireless networking is experiencing explosive growth, with over 56,000 wireless "hot spots" worldwide and 4.2 million wireless LAN users in North America today-a number that's expected to jump to over 31 million by 2007
- This perfect beginner's guide demystifies wireless jargon and shows home users step by step how to plan, install, secure, and use a wireless home network
- Fully updated to cover the latest security issues and hardware as well as today's wireless standards, including Wi-Fi/802.11 (a, b, g, e, and i), Bluetooth, UWB (Universal Wide Band), WiMAX, and ZigBee
- Explains how to set up Internet connection-sharing in a PC or Mac wireless network, use a home network for gaming, connect a home entertainment center to the network, make the most of Bluetooth-enabled phones and PDAs, and access wireless hot spots away from home
L'auteur - Danny Briere
Danny Briere founded TeleChoice, Inc., a telecommunications consulting company, in 1985 and now serves as CEO of the company. Widely known throughout the telecommunications and networking industry, Danny has written more than 1,000 articles about telecommunications topics and has authored or edited eight books, including Internet Telephony For Dummies, Smart Homes For Dummies, 2nd Edition, HDTV For Dummies, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 PC For Dummies, Wireless Network Hacks & Mods For Dummies, and Home Theater For Dummies (all published by Wiley Publishing, Inc.). He is frequently quoted by leading publications on telecommunications and technology topics and can often be seen on major TV networks providing analysis on the latest communications news and breakthroughs. Danny lives in Mansfield Center, Connecticut, with his wife and four children.
L'auteur - Pat Hurley
Pat Hurley is director of research with TeleChoice, Inc., specializing in emerging telecommunications technologies, including all the latest access and home technologies: wireless LANs, DSL, cable modems, satellite services, and home networking services. Pat frequently consults with the leading telecommunications carriers, equipment vendors, consumer goods manufacturers, and other players in the telecommunications and consumer electronics industries. Pat is the co-author of Internet Telephony For Dummies, Smart Homes For Dummies, 2nd Edition, HDTV For Dummies, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 PC For Dummies, Wireless Network Hacks & Mods For Dummies, and Home Theater For Dummies (all published by Wiley). He lives in San Diego, California, with his wife, beautiful daughter, and two smelly and unruly dogs.
L'auteur - Edward Ferris
Edward Ferris is a consultant and manager of information systems with TeleChoice, Inc., specializing in wired and wireless networking and security technologies, including all the latest VoIP technologies: SIP, vPBX, Hybrid PBX, QoS, and packet labeling and switching. Ed frequently consults with companies looking to tighten information security and expand network operations. He has written many training and technology manuals for corporate use and has created custom training materials and seminars for numerous applications and business processes. He lives in Norwood, Massachusetts, with his wife and three children.
Sommaire
- Part I: Wireless Networking Fundamentals
- Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Home Networking
- Chapter 2: From a to g and b-yond
- Chapter 3: Bluetooth, HPNA, and HomePlug
- Part II: Making Plans
- Chapter 4: Planning a Wireless Home Network
- Chapter 5: Choosing Wireless Home Networking Equipment
- Part III: Installing a Wireless Network
- Chapter 6: Installing Wireless Access Points in Windows
- Chapter 7: Setting Up Your Windows PCs for Wireless Networking
- Chapter 8: Setting Up a Wireless Mac Network
- Chapter 9: Setting Up Internet Sharing
- Chapter 10: Securing Your Wireless Home Network
- Part IV: Using a Wireless Network
- Chapter 11: Putting Your Wireless Home Network to Work
- Chapter 12: Gaming Over a Wireless Home Network
- Chapter 13: Networking Your Entertainment Center
- Chapter 14: Other Cool Things You Can Network
- Chapter 15: Using a Bluetooth Network
- Chapter 16: Going Wireless Away from Home
- Part V: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 17: Ten FAQs about Wireless Home Networks
- Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Troubleshoot Wireless LAN Performance
- Chapter 19: More Than Ten Devices to Connect to Your Wireless Network in the Future
- Chapter 20: Top Ten Sources for More Information
Caractéristiques techniques
| PAPIER | |
| Éditeur(s) | Wiley |
| Auteur(s) | Danny Briere, Pat Hurley, Edward Ferris |
| Collection | For Dummies |
| Parution | 31/01/2006 |
| Édition | 2eme édition |
| Nb. de pages | 408 |
| Format | 19 x 23 |
| Couverture | Broché |
| Poids | 590g |
| Intérieur | Noir et Blanc |
| EAN13 | 9780471749400 |
| ISBN13 | 978-0-471-74940-0 |
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