Wireless Home Networking For Dummies^?

by Danny Briere (Telechoice, Inc.); Pat Hurley (Telechoice, Inc.); Walter Bruce

• ISBN13: 9780764544262
• ISBN10: 0764544268
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Pick the right equipment, secure your network, and share files Share your Internet connection, access hot spots, and add on cool wireless peripherals Thinking of going wireless? It's not as scary as it sounds! This fast and fun guidebook helps you decide what you need, install it, and get the most from all its cool options. Your PCs can share printers while you groove to your favorite MP3s and the family shares quality video game time - all from anywhere! The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Wireless Networking Fundamentals.

Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Home Networking.

Chapter 2: From a to g and b-yond.

Chapter 3: Bluetooth, HPNA, and HomePlug.

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 Your Windows PCs for Wireless Networking.

Chapter 8: Setting Up a Wireless Mac Network.

Chapter 9: Setting Up Internet Sharing.

Chapter 10: Securing Your Wireless Home Network.

Part IV: Using a Wireless Network.

Chapter 11: Putting Your Wireless Home Network To Work.

Chapter 12: Gaming over a Wireless Home Network.

Chapter 13: Networking Your Entertainment Center.

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: More Than Ten Devices You’ll Connect to Your Wireless Network in the Future.

Chapter 20: Top Ten Sources for More Information.

Index.