Wireless All In One For Dummies

by Walberg, Sean; Case, Loyd; Durham, Joel; Torres, Derek

• ISBN13: 9780470490136
• ISBN10: 0470490136
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-02
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The Wireless All-In-One For Dummies, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to setting up, configuring, using and maintaining a wireless network for small offices and homes. There is also coverage on popular wireless devices such as cellular phones and GPS. Eight self-contained mini books answer readers' questions about wireless devices and wireless networks, making it easier than ever to create small office and home networks on a Windows platform. Coverage includes configuring networks, home networking, security and troubleshooting, and more. There will also be extensive coverage on incorporating various hardware into your network, including notebook computers, handheld devices, sound systems, and printers.

Author Biography

Sean Walberg manages the national network of a financial services company.

Loyd Case is Editor for the ExtremeTech technology Web site.

Joel Durham Jr. is a freelance writer and former tech editor of PC Gamer magazine.

Derek Torres is a technical communicator, author, and Microsoft registered partner.

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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