Wireless Home Networking for Dummies

by Danny Briere, Pat Hurley, Edward Ferris

Wireless networking is experiencing explosive growth, with over 56,000 wireless "hot spots" worldwide and 4.2 million wireless LAN users in North America today-a number that's expected to jump to over 31 million by 2007This perfect beginner's guide demystifies wireless jargon and shows home users step by step how to plan, install, secure, and use a wireless home networkFully updated to cover the latest security issues and hardware as well as today's wireless standards, including Wi-Fi/802.11 (a, b, g, e, and i), Bluetooth, UWB (Universal Wide Band), WiMAX, and ZigBeeExplains how to set up Internet connection-sharing in a PC or Mac wireless network, use a home network for gaming, connect a home entertainment center to the network, make the most of Bluetooth-enabled phones and PDAs, and access wireless hot spots away from home

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Computers

408 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 6, 2003

About the author

Sometimes credited as Daniel D. Briere

Reviews

[carl theaker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recently installed a wireless network in my home and much
to my surprise it setup and worked immediately. When I
used the configuration interface to the router I found a
variety of 'Advanced' settings and while the purpose of
some are more evident than others, I got curious about
what all they were for and could they be altered for
better performance, security, etc.

The first third of this book is dedicated to planning -
mmm, maybe I should have read that first? it covers figuring out
what you want or need, as you might not be exactly aware of that
is yet if you are new to the game; explaining the various, and
plentiful, terminology that may be like another language to the
average person. Dummies strongly suggests getting equipment
with the latest and greatest capabilities, such as a router
using the 'N' network. Though they also point out less expensive
options particularly if you are working with older equipment
and a smaller budget.

Once you get into the functionality chapters, most examples
are given for Windows and Mac, (which also means things move
faster as you can skip one or the other).

They also delve into the pros and cons of connecting your
entertainment center, as well as various other items in the
wireless high tech household; printers, your car, iwhatevers.

The final chapter has a variety of links and references
for more information should you wish to continue your
education.

I found it an informative, good introductory read.

[Jack]

The library I work in has a wireless network for the public and I am also considering adding a new network in my home so my daughter and I can share printing and the internet. So far this is a pretty good introductory book.