Wireless Home Networking For Dummies
4th Edition
Published on 12. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-470-87725-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Product info
Paperback
Edition
4. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Photos: 25 B&W, 0 Color; Screen captures: 150 B&W, 0 Color
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
719 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-87725-8 (9780470877258)
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Additional editions
Danny Briere | Pat Hurley
Wireless Home Networking For Dummies
E-Book
11/2010
4th Edition
Wiley
€18.99
Available for download
Danny Briere | Pat Hurley
Wireless Home Networking For Dummies
E-Book
10/2010
4th Edition
Wiley
€18.99
Available for download
Previous edition
Danny Briere | Pat Hurley | Edward Ferris
Wireless Home Networking For Dummies
Book
04/2008
3rd Edition
Wiley
€20.90
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Persons
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.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Wireless Networking Fundamentals.
Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Home Networking.
Chapter 2: From a to n and b-yond.
Chapter 3: Exploring Bluetooth and Other Wireless Networks.
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 a Wireless Windows Network.
Chapter 8: Setting Up a Wireless Mac Network.
Chapter 9: Securing Your Home Network.
Part IV: Using Your Wireless Network.
Chapter 10: Putting Your Wireless Network to Work.
Chapter 11: Gaming Over Your Wireless Network.
Chapter 12: Networking Your Entertainment Center.
Chapter 13: Extending Your Mobile Network.
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: Ten Devices to Connect to Your Wireless Network in the Future.
Chapter 20: Ten Sources for More Information.
Index.