Mac OS X Unwired
1st Edition
Published on 30. December 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-596-00508-5 (ISBN)
Description
Mac OS X Unwired introduces you to the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing your wireless services on the road. The book provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported by Mac OS X, including Wi-Fi (802.11b and g), infrared, Bluetooth, CDMA2000, and GPRS. You'll learn how to set up your first wireless network and how use the Mac OS X software that supports wireless, such as iSync, iChat, and Rendezvous. You'll also get a good understanding of the limitations and liabilities of each wireless technology. Other topics covered in the book include: Using wireless at home, in the office, or on the road Connecting to wireless hotspots Wireless Security Mac OS X Unwired is a one-stop wireless information source for technically savvy Mac users. If you're considering wireless as an alternative to cable and DSL, or using wireless to network computers in your home or office, this book will show you the full-spectrum view of wireless capabilities of Mac OS X, and how to get the most out of them.
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"... small handbook of only about 200 pages, written to the best O'Reilly traditions. It is short on theory and long on explanations and how-tos, including all kinds of trouble-shooting tips ... Both the book's authors are professional writers, not 'just' techies, and that does make a difference. The language is good and the narrative clear, the disposition logical. " Information Security Bulletin, March 14thMore details
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Persons
Tom Negrino is a book author and contributing editor for Macworld magazine. He began his writing career in 1985 with MacGuide magazine, joining the Macworld ranks in 1987. Tom's articles have appeared in several other magazines, and he has written more than a dozen books since 1994. A frequent speaker at Macworld Expo and other computer trade shows, Tom teaches seminars on Mac and Windows software. Dori Smith is co-author of JavaScript for the WWW: Visual QuickStart Guide, 4th Edition, author of Java 2 for the WWW: Visual QuickStart Guide, and a contributor to numerous online and print computer industry magazines. She's a frequent speaker at industry conferences, belongs to the Steering Committee for the Web Standards Project, and serves as Publisher and ListMom for the Wise-Women's Web organization.
Content
Chapter 1. Introduction to Wireless Computing Why Go Wireless? Connecting Without Wires Wireless Hardware Bluetooth Wireless Software Chapter 2. Wi-Fi in Your Mac About 802.11b and 80 2.11g AirPort Cards Installing AirPort Cards Third-Party Connection Solutions Setting Up Your Mac to Use Wi-Fi Extending the Titanium PowerBook's Range Chapter 3. Making the Wi-Fi Connection Setting Up a Wireless Network Networking Principles AirPort Base Stations Using the AirPort Admin Utility Roaming Networks Internet Sh aring (Software Base Stations) Computer to Computer Networks Third-Party Base Stations Chapter 4. Wi-Fi on the Road Finding a Hotspot Ethics and Legalities of Open Networks Chapter 5. Security Secure Wireless Computing Virtual Private Networks Secure Shell (SS H) Firewalls Wi-Fi Security Are 802.11 Networks Really Secure? Chapter 6. Bluetooth About Bluetooth Choosing and Installing a Bluetooth Adapter Connecting Cellular Phones Connecting a PDA Using iSync Bluetooth Security Trouble shooting Bluetooth Chapter 7. Cellular Connectivity Cellular Networking Price and Performance GPRS SMS Messaging CDMA Acceleration Tips for Road Warriors Chapter 8. Rendezvous What Is Rendezvous? Setting Up Peer-to-Peer Networking Using Rendezvous with iChat AV Using Rendezvous with Safari Using Rendezvous with Camino Sharing Files Using Rendezvous Remote Login Collaborative Editing with SubEthaEdit Using Rend ezvous with iTunes to Share Music Appendix A. RF and Infrared.