Wi-Fi Home Networking Just the Steps For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 1. April 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-471-78328-2 (ISBN)
Description
Just the steps you need to design and install a wireless network
Simple steps.
.for great results
Search for Wireless Networks
* Double-click the wireless connection icon in the Windows system tray.
* In the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box, shown in Figure 3-11, click the View Wireless Networks button.
* In the resulting Wireless Network Connectionwindow, shown in Figure 3-12, click RefreshNetwork List in the Network Tasks menu on the left side of the screen.
Use the Wireless Network Connection window to manage your network connections. You can connect or disconnect from networks and change the order of preferred networks when more than one is available.
Get ready to
* Set up wireless access points
* Secure your network
* Boost network performance
* Troubleshoot common problems
* Add peripherals like game consoles
* Find and use public hotspots
Simple steps.
.for great results
Search for Wireless Networks
* Double-click the wireless connection icon in the Windows system tray.
* In the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box, shown in Figure 3-11, click the View Wireless Networks button.
* In the resulting Wireless Network Connectionwindow, shown in Figure 3-12, click RefreshNetwork List in the Network Tasks menu on the left side of the screen.
Use the Wireless Network Connection window to manage your network connections. You can connect or disconnect from networks and change the order of preferred networks when more than one is available.
Get ready to
* Set up wireless access points
* Secure your network
* Boost network performance
* Troubleshoot common problems
* Add peripherals like game consoles
* Find and use public hotspots
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Content
Introduction.
Part I: Starting a Wireless Network.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Wireless Access Points.
Chapter 2: Configuring Your Network.
Chapter 3: Adding Wireless Devices to Your Network.
Chapter 4: Using Your Wireless Network.
Chapter 5: Wireless Networking with Your Mac.
Part II: Securing Your Network.
Chapter 6: Activating Wi-Fi Security.
Chapter 7: Managing Firewalls and Network Security.
Chapter 8: Preventing Unauthorized Network Users.
Part III: Improving Your Network's Performance.
Chapter 9: Monitoring Network Performance.
Chapter 10: Improving the Speed and Range of Your Network.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Network Problems.
Part IV: Using Someone Else's Network.
Chapter 12: Finding and Using Public Hotspots.
Chapter 13: Making Ad Hoc Peer-to-Peer Wireless Connections.
Chapter 14: Using Bluetooth Devices.
Chapter 15: Networking Wirelessly with Your Pocket PC.
Part V: Practical Applications.
Chapter 16: Project: Creating a Network Bridge.
Chapter 17: Project: Networking a Game Console.
Chapter 18: Project: Setting Up a Wireless Media Center.
Chapter 19: Project: Adding Wireless Network Storage.
Chapter 20: Project: Connecting to a Digital Media Receiver.
Chapter 21: Project: Turning Your Pocket PC into a Remote Control.
Chapter 22: Project: Adding a Wireless Print Server to Your Network.
Chapter 23: Project: Setting Up Your Own Hotspot.
Chapter 24: Project: Voice Chatting With Your Wireless Network.
Chapter 25: Project: Adding a Wireless Camera to Your Network.
Index.
Part I: Starting a Wireless Network.
Chapter 1: Setting Up Wireless Access Points.
Chapter 2: Configuring Your Network.
Chapter 3: Adding Wireless Devices to Your Network.
Chapter 4: Using Your Wireless Network.
Chapter 5: Wireless Networking with Your Mac.
Part II: Securing Your Network.
Chapter 6: Activating Wi-Fi Security.
Chapter 7: Managing Firewalls and Network Security.
Chapter 8: Preventing Unauthorized Network Users.
Part III: Improving Your Network's Performance.
Chapter 9: Monitoring Network Performance.
Chapter 10: Improving the Speed and Range of Your Network.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting Network Problems.
Part IV: Using Someone Else's Network.
Chapter 12: Finding and Using Public Hotspots.
Chapter 13: Making Ad Hoc Peer-to-Peer Wireless Connections.
Chapter 14: Using Bluetooth Devices.
Chapter 15: Networking Wirelessly with Your Pocket PC.
Part V: Practical Applications.
Chapter 16: Project: Creating a Network Bridge.
Chapter 17: Project: Networking a Game Console.
Chapter 18: Project: Setting Up a Wireless Media Center.
Chapter 19: Project: Adding Wireless Network Storage.
Chapter 20: Project: Connecting to a Digital Media Receiver.
Chapter 21: Project: Turning Your Pocket PC into a Remote Control.
Chapter 22: Project: Adding a Wireless Print Server to Your Network.
Chapter 23: Project: Setting Up Your Own Hotspot.
Chapter 24: Project: Voice Chatting With Your Wireless Network.
Chapter 25: Project: Adding a Wireless Camera to Your Network.
Index.