The Wireless Networking Starter Kit: Engst, Adam; Fleishman, Glenn: 9780321224682: Book: Computers: eCampus.com

Offers background information on wireless and wired networks and step-by-step installation and configuration instructions.

Section I Wireless basics

(56)

How Wireless Works

(6)

Passing Signals Through Walls

(2)

Adding Data to Radio Waves

(3)

Wireless Standards

(10)

802.11b: The Reigning King

(1)

802.11a: Higher Frequencies, Less Interference

(2)

802.11g: Faster and Compatible

(4)

Wireless Hardware

(16)

Access Points

(3)

Wireless Network Adapters

(9)

Antannas

(3)

Other Wireless Standards

(14)

Bluetooth

(3)

Cellular Data Networks

(4)

Meet the Family: 802.11 Relatives

(4)

WiMax: 802.16 and the Long Haul

(3)

Wireless of the (Near) Future

(8)

Mesh Networking

(3)

Ultra Wideband (UWB)

(2)

Airborne Wireless Broadband

(3)

Section II Connecting Your Computer

(108)

Connecting Your Windows PC

(22)

Installing Hardware

(1)

Configuring Windows XP

(7)

Configuring Broadcom Software

(2)

Configuring Linksys Software

(7)

Configuring Orinoco Software

(2)

Configuring Other Wireless Client Software

(3)

Configuring Your Centrino Laptop

(8)

Managing Connections

(1)

Using Profiles

(2)

Troubleshooting

(4)

Connecting Your Macintosh

(10)

Simple Connection

(2)

Intermediate Connection

(5)

Configuring Other Client Software

(3)

Connecting with Linux and FreeBSD

(4)

Linux, FreeBSD, and Wi-Fi

(4)

Connecting Your Handheld

103

(12)

Palm OS

104

(4)

Windows Mobile 2003

108

(7)

Connecting via Bluetooth

115

(22)

Pairing

115

(10)

Practical Bluetooth

125

(12)

Creating an Ad Hoc Wireless Network

137

(6)

Creating an Ad Hoc Network in Windows XP

138

(1)

Creatring an Ad Hoc Network in Mac OS 8.6/9.x

139

(2)

Creating an Ad Hoc Network in Mac OSX

141

(2)

Sharing Files and Printers

143

(12)

Windows XP

143

(3)

Mac OS 9

146

(4)

Mac OS X

150

(3)

Sharing Printers

153

(2)

Troubleshooting Your Connection

155

(10)

Problem: Can't See Wireless Network

156

(3)

Problem: No Wireless Connectivity

159

(3)

Problem: Singnal Strenth Is Poor

162

(1)

Problem: No Roaming Network/Internet Access

163

(2)

Section III Building Your Wireless Network

165

(118)

Planning Your Wirless Network

167

(10)

Drawing a Network Diagram

168

(5)

Shopping and Configuring

173

(4)

Buying a Wireless Gateway

177

(18)

Hardware Options

178

(3)

Configuration Interfaces

181

(1)

Network Services

182

(3)

Security and Filters

185

(4)

ISP Interaction

189

(2)

Miscellaneous

191

(4)

Setting up a Gateway

195

(24)

Linksys BEFW11S4

195

(6)

Linksys WRT54G

201

(3)

AirPort Extreme Base Station

204

(11)

Common Gateway Settings

215

(4)

Wireless Gadgets

219

(18)

Cameras

219

(5)

Printers and Adapters

224

(3)

Wi-Fi Detectors

227

(1)

File Servers

228

(1)

Music and Photo Players

229

(2)

TVs, Monitors, and Projectors

231

(2)

Wi-Fi Phones

233

(2)

Miscellaneous

235

(2)

Creating a Software Access Point

237

(8)

Configuring Software Base Station in Mac OS 8.6/9.x

238

(2)

Configuring Internet Sharing in Mac OS X

240

(1)

Windows XP and Routing Software

241

(4)

Bridging Wireless Networks

245

(10)

Bridging Basics

245

(2)

Kinds of Bridges

247

(8)

Indoor Antenna Basics

255

(6)

Confirming Compatibility

256

(1)

Indoor Antenna Types

257

(3)

Antenna Installation Tips

260

(1)

Small Office Wi-Fi Networking

261

(10)

Safe Passage

262

(5)

Authorized Access

267

(4)

Troubleshooting Your Wireless Network

271

(12)

Problem: Signal Strength Is Poor

272

(2)

Problem: Signal Is Intermittent

274

(1)

Problem: Reception Is Impossible

275

(1)

Problem: No Wireless Connectivity

276

(1)

Problem: Frequent Need to Reset Access Point

277

(2)

Problem: No Link between Wireless and Wired Networks

279

(1)

Problem: No Internet Connections

280

(2)

Problem: WDS Doesn't Work

282

(1)

Section IV Wireless Security

283

(50)

Wireless Worries

285

(10)

Likelihood of Attack

286

(1)

Determining Liability

287

(6)

Who Should Worry About What

293

(2)

Preventing Access to Your Network

295

(14)

Sops to Security

295

(2)

Encryption and Control

297

(5)

Know Your Enemy

302

(7)

Securing Data in Transit

309

(16)

Email Password Encryption

310

(1)

Content Encryption

311

(4)

SSH (Secure Shell)

315

(4)

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

319

(3)

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

322

(3)

Protecting Your Systems

325

(8)

Why Worry?

325

(2)

Anti-Virus Software

327

(1)

Active Firewalls

328

(5)

Section V Taking It on the Road

333

(60)

Finding Wi-Fi on the Road

335

(22)

Free Wireless Networks

336

(5)

Commercial Wireless Networks

341

(16)

Configuring WISP Software

357

(14)

Boingo Wireless

358

(5)

iPass

363

(5)

GRIC

368

(1)

Spring PCS

368

(2)

Other WISPs

370

(1)

Using Cellular Data Networks

371

(8)

Connecting with GSM and GPRS

371

(4)

Connecting with CDMA and CDMA2000

375

(4)

Prepping for the Road

379

(8)

Access Accounts

379

(1)

380

(2)

Files

382

(2)

Backing Up

384

(1)

VPNs

385

(2)

Working on the Road

387

(6)

Connect to a Network

387

(2)

Working Tips

389

(4)

Section VI Going the Distance

393

(42)

Long-Range Wi-Fi Connections

395

(12)

Connecting to the Internet

396

(5)

Extending Your Network

401

(3)

Troubleshooting

404

(3)

Long-Range Antenna Basics

407

(28)

Long-Range Antenna Types

408

(7)

Antenna Cable & Connectors

415

(3)

Wireless Accessories

418

(1)

Calculating Singnal Strength

419

(8)

Staying Legal

427

(3)

Antenna Installation

430

(5)

A Networking Basics

435

(34)

What's Network?

436

(1)

Network Uses

437

(3)

Network Wiring

440

(13)

Network Devices

453

(8)

Network Protocols

461

(8)

B Configuring Your Network Settings

469

(10)

Configuring Network Settings in Windows

470

(5)

Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS 8.6/9.x

475

(1)

Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X

476

(3)

C How to Troubleshoot

479

(10)

Describe the Problem

479

(1)

Break the System Apart

480

(1)

Ask Yourself Questions

481

(1)

Answer Questions

482

(1)

Get Expert Help

483

(5)

Dealing with the Insolvable

488

(1)

Glossary

489

(16)

Index

505


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