Wireless Home Networking for Dummies

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Author: Danny Briere

ISBN-10: 0470258896

ISBN-13: 9780470258897

Category: General & Miscellaneous Networking & Telecommunications

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Hook 'em up to safely play games and share files and printers Wireless networking isn't rocket science, and you don't need that computer whiz kid down the street. This book explains wireless networks, shows you what you need and how to install it, and introduces you to all the cool things you can do — share an Internet connection, hook in audiovisual toys, and even check your e-mail at the airport! Discover how toUnderstand wireless networking lingoChoose the right equipmentAdd smart home devices to your networkLocate and use wireless hot spotsPlay multiuser gamesProtect your network from cyberinvaders

Pt. 1Wireless networking fundamentals7Ch. 1Introducing wireless home networking9Ch. 2From a to g and b-yond29Ch. 3Bluetooth, HPNA, and HomePlug51Pt. IIMaking plans67Ch. 4Planning a wireless home network69Ch. 5Choosing wireless home networking equipment93Pt. IIIInstalling a wireless network111Ch. 6Installing wireless access points in Windows113Ch. 7Setting up your Windows PCs for wireless networking125Ch. 8Setting up a wireless Mac network143Ch. 9Setting up Internet sharing159Ch. 10Securing your wireless home network181Pt. IVUsing a wireless network201Ch. 11Putting your wireless home network to work203Ch. 12Gaming over a wireless home network221Ch. 13Networking your entertainment center243Ch. 14Other cool things you can network263Ch. 15Using a Bluetooth network283Ch. 16Going wireless away from home299Pt. VThe part of tens315Ch. 17Ten FAQs about wireless home networks317Ch. 18Ten ways to troubleshoot wireless LAN performance327Ch. 19More than ten devices to connect to your wireless network in the future341Ch. 20Top ten sources for more information357