Wireless All In One For Dummies^?, 2nd Edition

by Sean Walberg ( ); Loyd Case; Joel Durham; Derek Torres

• ISBN13: 9780470619568
• ISBN10: 0470619562
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-11-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Link up, connect, or create a network-with no wires attached!With such an amazing abundance of electronic devices available in our daily lives, wouldn't it be nice to eliminate getting wrangled by all those wires? With this guide by your side, a team of technical authors walks you through creating a network in your home or office-without the expense and hassle of stringing cable or paying a network administrator.Eight self-contained minibooks answer your questions about wireless devices and wireless networks and address everything from hardware security to wireless hobbies and GPS. Clear, step-by-step instructions show you how to link your TV, computers, PDAs, laptops, TiVo, and sound systems to your wireless network. Discover how to configure networks and create a completely wireless environment Incorporate various hardware into your wireless network, such as notebook computers, handheld devices, sound systems, and printers Tackle common security issues and best troubleshooting practices Learn all the basics of wireless computing and how to make it work for youWith this book, it's easier than ever to to create an office or home network on a Windows platform. Don't be a bird on a wire-become a part of a wireless world!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Pulling the Plugs

Living Without Wires

Choosing Internet Access

Planning Your Network

Getting Started

Choosing Hardware

Setting Up Routers

Deciphering DHCP

Installing Your Wireless Adapter

Getting Your PC On the Net

Setting Up Other Hardware

Troubleshooting Network Hardware

Configuring Networks

Exploring Windows Networking

Managing Available Networks

Creating Bridges

Confi guring Printers

Confi rming Your Network Works

Security and Troubleshooting

Looking at Internet Threats

Using a Safety Net

Protecting Your Computer

Troubleshooting Network Problems

On the Road Again - But Without Wires

Putting a Network in Your Lap(top)

Connecting Wireless Devices to Networks

Synchronizing Devices over a Network

Picking a BlackBerry

Finding Wi-Fi Hotspots

Setting Up a VPN Connection

Taking Home with You

Other Networking Technologies

Choosing and Using Cordless Phones

Picking Peripherals

Wireless Home Technology

Entertaining Yourself Wirelessly

Streaming Digital Music in Your Home

Networking Your Television: From PC to HDTV

Listening to Music and Audio from the Web

Exploring Digital TV and Satellite Radio

Exploring the Kindle

The Global Positioning System

Getting Uncle Sam to Ante Up

Finding Your Way in the World

Exploring with the Rest of GPS

Glossary

Index

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