Wireless Home Networking for Dummies, 4th Edition
- 7h 22m
- Danny Briere, Pat Hurley
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2011
The perennial bestseller shows you how share your files and Internet connection across a wireless network
Fully updated for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, this new edition of this bestseller returns with all the latest in wireless standards and security. This fun and friendly guide shows you how to integrate your iPhone, iPod touch, smartphone, or gaming system into your home network. Veteran authors escort you through the various financial and logisitical considerations that you need to take into account before building a wireless network at home.
- Covers the basics of planning, installing, and using wireless LANs
- Reviews essential information on the latest security issues
- Delivers valuable tips on how to stay current with fast-moving technology
- Discusses how to share resources such as printers, scanners, an Internet connection, files, and more with multiple computers on one network
Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 4th Edition skips the technical jargon and gets you connected with need-to-know information on building a wireless home network.
About the Authors
Danny Briere is CEO and founder of TeleChoice, Inc., which provides strategic consulting services to businesses.
Pat Hurley is a TeleChoice consultant specializing in emerging telecommunications technologies. They are coauthors of Smart Homes For Dummies, Home Theater For Dummies, and HDTV For Dummies.
In this Book
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Introduction
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Introducing Wireless Home Networking
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From a to n and b-yond
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Exploring Bluetooth and other Wireless Networks
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Planning a Wireless Home Network
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Choosing Wireless Home Networking Equipment
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Installing Wireless Access Points in Windows
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Setting up a Wireless Windows Network
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Setting up a Wireless Mac Network
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Securing Your Home Network
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Putting Your Wireless Network to Work
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Gaming over Your Wireless Network
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Networking Your Entertainment Center
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Extending Your Mobile Network
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Other Cool Things You Can Network
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Using a Bluetooth Network
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Going Wireless Away from Home
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Ten FAQs about Wireless Home Networks
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Ten Ways to Troubleshoot Wireless LAN Performance
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Ten Devices to Connect to Your Wireless Network in the Future
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Ten Sources for More Information
