Linux Unwired

by Roger Weeks, Edd Dumbill, Brian Jepson

In Linux Unwired , you'll learn the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing wireless data services on the road. The book provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported by Linux. You'll learn how to install and configure a variety of wireless technologies to fit different scenarios, including an office or home network and for use on the road. You'll also learn how to get Wi-Fi running on a laptop, how to use Linux to create your own access point, and how to deal with cellular networks, Bluetooth, and Infrared. Other topics covered in the book Linux Unwired is a one-stop wireless information source for on-the-go Linux users. Whether you're considering Wi-Fi as a supplement or alternative to cable and DSL, using Bluetooth to network devices in your home or office,or want to use cellular data plans for access to data nearly everywhere, this book will show you the full-spectrum view of wireless capabilities of Linux, and how to take advantage of them.

Genres: Technical

312 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

Reviews

[Booklist54321 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly outdated now, this book was a great coverage of how wireless networking and Linux systems merge. The book explains wireless chipsets, how to use Windows drivers on Linux, how to access core features for certain chipsets, how to secure a wireless network, and how to invisible capture wireless information. This was useful for security professionals who want to learn more about wireless systems, however, the technology and protocols have changed and improved so much that a lot of the specifics are as irrelevant as learning about your ten year old computers memory slot.