Overview

Link up, connect, or create a network–with no wires attached! With such an amazing abundance of electronic devices available in our daily lives, wouldn′t it be nice to eliminate getting wrangled by all those wires? With this guide by your side, a team of technical authors walks you through creating a network in your home or office–without the expense and hassle of stringing cable or paying a network administrator. Eight self–contained minibooks answer your questions about wireless devices and wireless networks and address everything from hardware security to wireless hobbies and GPS. Clear, step–by–step instructions show you how to link your TV, computers, PDAs, laptops, TiVo, and sound systems to your wireless network. Discover how to configure networks and create a completely wireless environmentIncorporate various hardware into your wireless network, such as notebook computers, handheld devices, sound systems, and printersTackle common security issues and best troubleshooting practicesLearn all the basics of wireless computing and how to make it work for you With this book, it′s easier than ever to to create an office or home network on a Windows platform. Don′t be a bird on a wire–become a part of a wireless world!

Full Product Details

Author:   Sean Walberg ,  Loyd Case ,  Joel Durham, Jr. ,  Derek Torres
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Edition:   2nd Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.758kg
ISBN:  

9780470490136

ISBN 10:   0470490136
Pages:   504
Publication Date:   27 November 2009
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Book I: Pulling the Plugs 7 Chapter 1: Living Without Wires 9 Chapter 2: Choosing Internet Access 17 Book II: Planning Your Network 21 Chapter 1: Getting Started 23 Chapter 2: Choosing Hardware 33 Chapter 3: Setting Up Routers 49 Chapter 4: Deciphering DHCP 63 Chapter 5: Installing Your Wireless Adapter 71 Chapter 6: Getting Your PC On the Net .85 Chapter 7: Setting Up Other Hardware .103 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Network Hardware .121 Book III: Configuring Networks 137 Chapter 1: Exploring Windows Networking 139 Chapter 2: Managing Available Networks 147 Chapter 3: Creating Bridges 159 Chapter 4: Confi guring Printers 165 Chapter 5: Confi rming Your Network Works 171 Book IV: Security and Troubleshooting 179 Chapter 1: Looking at Internet Threats 181 Chapter 2: Using a Safety Net 195 Chapter 3: Protecting Your Computer 215 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Network Problems 239 Book V: On the Road Again But Without Wires 255 Chapter 1: Putting a Network in Your Lap(top) 257 Chapter 2: Connecting Wireless Devices to Networks 269 Chapter 3: Synchronizing Devices over a Network .279 Chapter 4: Picking a BlackBerry 293 Chapter 5: Finding Wi-Fi Hotspots 303 Chapter 6: Setting Up a VPN Connection 315 Chapter 7: Taking Home with You 325 Book VI: Other Networking Technologies 333 Chapter 1: Choosing and Using Cordless Phones 335 Chapter 2: Picking Peripherals 343 Book VII: Wireless Home Technology 349 Chapter 1: Entertaining Yourself Wirelessly 351 Chapter 2: Streaming Digital Music in Your Home 357 Chapter 3: Networking Your Television: From PC to HDTV 369 Chapter 4: Listening to Music and Audio from the Web 383 Chapter 5: Exploring Digital TV and Satellite Radio 393 Chapter 6: Exploring the Kindle 407 Book VIII: The Global Positioning System 417 Chapter 1: Getting Uncle Sam to Ante Up 419 Chapter 2: Finding Your Way in the World 431 Chapter 3: Exploring with the Rest of GPS 443 Glossary 453 Index 461

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Sean Walberg manages the national network of a financial services company. Loyd Case is Editor for the ExtremeTech technology Web site. Joel Durham Jr. is a freelance writer and former tech editor of PC Gamer magazine. Derek Torres is a technical communicator, author, and Microsoft registered partner.

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