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Get hooked up without getting tangled up in cords, wires, cables or techno mumbo. With Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, you can go wireless without going mad. It shows you how to plan, install, secure, and use a wireless home network for PCs or Macs. See how easy it is to share your Internet connection, files, folders, printers, and other peripherals. Put your gaming console on your wireless network and play multiuser computer games—even online. With lots of helpful diagrams, screen shots, and step-by-step instructions, this guide:
- Gives you the info you need to make wise wireless buying and connecting decisions
- Covers 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 ZigBee
- Tells you how to use an inexpensive networking kit to connect your gaming console to a broadband Internet connection and speed up your commands; that’s often a matter of virtual life and death
- Discusses alternatives to wireless networking, including Bluetooth, HPNA, and Home Plug
Learn how to network your entertainment center for all kinds of options. Whether you have a $300 TV set or a $25,000 home theater system, you can wireless enable almost any type of A/V equipment. Then you can use your PC to store audio and video tracks for playback on your TV and through your stereo, stream movies from the Internet and play them on your big screen, load pictures from your digital camera on your PC and view them on the TV, and more. This book will show you how to make your home entertainment system much more entertaining, with:
- Info on plugging into wireless with wireless A/V adapters
- The latest on wireless media servers like the Sonos Music System
- The scoop on the ultimate home theater PC (HTPC) that plays CDs and DVDs, acts as a PVR (personal video recorder); lets you play video games on the big screen, and more
- Tips for buying wireless bridges, along with some specific products and their Web sites
Find out about how to go wireless wherever you go, with info on public wireless hot spots and types of free and for-pay networks. Delve into the whole-home wireless revolution and see how you can add smart home devices to your network, connect to your car or your home security video monitors, use your cell phone as a remote control, and more. Wireless Home Networking For Dummies even gives you a look into the not-so-distant future and the wireless wonders in the works!
Customer Reviews:
You'll Learn a Lot - Regardless of What You Know Now.......2007-08-14
I was quite impressed with this book. Although I've had a wireless network for several years, I discovered some very valuable things that helped me to have a far better, more secure wireless network. It made things easy to understand and put in use immediately.
This book is for someone new to wireless networks or someone who has some knowledge but is not an expert. Those of us who don't make our livings working with networks, naturally don't know everything there is to know about networks. So we need a basic understanding and some tips and tricks to help us have the edge. This books gives that.
If you don't buy any other book on wireless networking, buy this one. Keep it as a handy reference. Working with a wireless network can be very frustrating. You need this information at hand. It can save you time and money and lots of headaches.
By the way, the book has been updated right up to the the 80211n standard. So you're getting close to the latest information. Couple the book with the current information you can locate in forums and magazines and you'll have more knowledge than most people when it comes to your wireless network.
Excellent; well written and thorough .......2007-06-14
I learned alot from this book. It provides you everything you need to know to get your home wireless network up and running. Excellent
Poorly Written.......2007-06-10
Three Authors, one poorly written book; this is a scenario of too many cooks spoil the broth. Each Author shares their expertise but neither illustrates a solid foundation regarding the real how-to's of Wireless Home networks.
For starter the title of the book is Wireless Home Networking, this should have been the premises of the book; why so many chapters were spent on trivial topics like going wireless with your car, motorcycle, expensive home security camera setup and such topics is beyond me. Subsequently other topics went lacking, like networking configuration, workgroups and a full spectrum troubleshooting chapter.
I have a two desktop and one laptop PC wireless home installed prior to buying this work and believe me you can encounter far more issues in setup and trouble shooting than this book care to discuss.
The authors admittedly states on page 208 that workgroups are a common mistake that users make with setting up multiply PC networks, however, (beyond a few command prompts) offers little help on the topic. This book does provide some insight on wireless home network, however, there has to be better books on the subject. Finally, if you're buying the 2nd edition after 2005, this book is severely out-of-date.
What a GREAT HELP!!!!!!.......2007-03-31
This book was great!!!! It made setting up a network so much easier than I thought it would be. I was so nervous before I got this book, just the thought of messing with something left me panicked and I wouldn't touch it to try. Very easy language to read and undertand, nothing techie about this book. I would highly reccomend this book to anyone.
Provides actual info!.......2007-02-20
First off, I have to say I hate the name and this is the only "Dummies" book I have ever bought. When things are too difficult for people to use, it is the designer who is at fault, not the user.
There, I feel better.
After reading many reviews of many wireless network books at amazon, I bought this one. I had tried on a couple occasions to get a wireless network going at home without success. I had wireless internet, but could not share files or printers. There are maybe two pages of information in this book that revealed everything I needed to successfully advance from "internet only" to a real network. And I could easily find and understand the information! The book has much more info, as well, but I had already figured out the other settings and had other sources for the technical background info. I don't mean to belittle this with the "two page" comment, there are few "how to" books I have found that have more than that. I am very glad I bought it. Five stars if it did not have an insulting title.
Book Description
You’ve probably heard the expression, “It’s time to cut the cord.” Well, it may be time to “cut the cables” at your office and free yourself from your desk and computer. Wireless networks are the waves of the future—literally. Wireless Networks For Dummies guides you from design through implementation to ongoing protection of your system and your information so you can:
- Remain connected to the office in airports and hotels
- Access the Internet and other network resources in the lunchroom, conference room, or anywhere there’s an access point
- Use your PDA or laptop to query your database from the warehouse or the boardroom
- Check e-mail wirelessly when you’re on the road
- Get rid of the cable clutter in your office
Wireless Networks For Dummies was coauthored by Barry D. Lewis, CISSP, and Peter T. Davis, who also coauthored Computer Security For Dummies. Barry Lewis is president of an information security consulting firm and an internationally known leader of security seminars. Peter Davis is founder of a firm specializing in the security, audit, and control of information. Together, they cut through the cables, clutter, and confusion and help you:
- Get off to a quick start and get mobile with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) and Bluetooth
- Perform a site survey and select the right standard, mode, access point, channel and antenna
- Check online to verify degree of interoperability of devices from various vendors
- Install clients and set up roaming
- Combat security threats such as war driving, jamming, hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks
- Implement security and controls such as MAC (Media Access Control) and protocol filtering, WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy), WPA, (Wi-Fi Protected Access), EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), and VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- Set up multiple access points to form a larger wireless network
Complete with suggestions of places to get connected, Web sites where you can get more information, tools you can use to monitor and improve security, and more, Wireless Networks For Dummies helps you pull the plug and go wireless!
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An easy, practical guide to wireless networks, which allow users to roam wireless-enabled locations without being restricted by cables Shows step by step what it takes to plan a wireless network, set it up, make it work, and keep it safe Along the way, expert authors Davis and Lewis explain how to perform a site survey and explore issues such as selecting the right standard, mode, access point, channel, and antenna Explains how to install clients, set up roaming, and guard against risks and threats such as war driving, jamming, hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks Contains useful information on IEEE wireless standards, security vulnerabilities, administration tools, and places to connect while on the road
Customer Reviews:
Wirless made easier.......2007-03-27
Book is a great guide for the novice when it comes to installing a wireless network
Great wireless networking resource.......2005-01-05
Peter and Barry have documented tons of good information on wireless networks in this book. From Wi-Fi to Bluetooth to site surveys to security and even throwing in great reference material on RF, wireless standards, and more. Even after working with 802.11 wireless networks for several years, I've learned a good bit from this book in a very short time. I especially like the neat wireless tools and other wireless Internet resources they present. Just like most of the other For Dummies books, Wireless Networks For Dummies is practical, real-world, and more than enough to get started. I challenge anyone to find a more comprehensive book on this hot topic.
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Having a network in your home increases work efficiency and minimizes confusion. If you want to set up a network in your home but you’re not quite sure where to start, then Home Networking for Dummies makes it easy for you to become your household’s network administrator. Now fully updated with information on the newest technology in networking available, this quick and to-the-point walkthrough will show you how to install Web connections in your entire home, whether by wires, cables, or WiFi. This resourceful guide illustrates:
- Planning and installing your network
- The differences between Ethernet cable, phone lines, and wireless technology
- Configuring computer sharing
- Setting up and managing users
- Installing, managing, and troubleshooting the network printer
- Understanding UNC format, mapping drives, and traveling on the network
- Working with remote files
- Securing your network from viruses, spyware, and other baddies
Along with the basics, this book introduces fun ways to use your network, including sharing music, keeping shopping lists, creating photo albums, setting up a family budget, and instant messaging. It also provides ways to keep your network safe for kids, such as talking to your child about the Internet, creating site filters, and ISP E-mail filtering features. With this trusty guide your home will be fully connected and you’ll be working more efficiently in no time!
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* As home networking technologies become more affordable and more popular, this new edition of a bestseller introduces readers to the basics of home networking * Walks readers through sharing printers or an Internet connection across several computers and explains how game consoles, televisions, and stereos can also be networked * Discusses all of the important aspects of having a home network, including planning and installing the network, security, and maintenance * This new edition covers Windows XP Service Pack 2 (a significant update for security, compatibility, stability, wired and wireless networking, and broadband changes) and pays special attention to the Windows Firewall * Topics include choosing and installing hardware, file sharing, sharing an Internet connection, security, Wi-Fi, and network maintenance
Customer Reviews:
Build Your Own Network.......2007-04-04
Everything from cables to equipment, this book will walk you through the process of getting your home network set up.
Very Good Basic Overview.......2007-03-26
This new fourth edition of Ms. Ivens best selling book has been expanded to cover the new Windows Vista operating system which has major changes and is up to date on Windows XP Service Pack 2 which again made changes in areas like security that could effect how your network runs.
This is a basic introductory book that begins with what a network is and why you might need one. It starts with simple things like cables and NICs and goes on from there to start talking about the software, using Windows XP and Vista. (No Linux discussion.)
It seems to me that there are three main reasons for having a home network: sharing printers, sharing files, and sharing a high speed internet connection. Chapter 9 is titles Printing Across the Network. Chapter 11 is Using Files from Other Computers.
There's a little bit here and there on sharing an internet connection, but Ms. Ivens, should you read this, I suggest that in your Fifth edition you put in a special chapter on connecting to DSL/Cable. You can explain about the need for a high speed modem, a router/switch, etc. Yes, I know, the material for this is basically there, but a single chapter tieing it all together would be a help.
Disorganized overview of home networking........2006-06-11
Agree with a previous reviewer. Ms. Ivens' approach is disorganized and lacking in any cogent, "how-to" information. The book does provide a good overview of what home networks are, and why an individual may want a home network. But I was looking for a complete "how-to" book that would provide information on how to use what I already own. That is, I am a moderately proficient PC and Mac user. I already have a desktop PC (WinXP, wired) and Mac notebook (OS-X, wireless) which both utilize the same wireless router to access my broadband connection. I purchased this book because I wanted was a way to network the two devices to share files and a printer. This book did not provide that information.
All The Right Info.......2002-10-31
I opened this book as soon as it arrived and started following the well-done, easy to understand, instructions. I was able to connect all the computers in my house into a network. My 12 year old son worked with me, and by following all the steps in the book we were able to move files between computers, print using the same printer, and all 3 people in the household got on the internet at the same time.
I've never seen such clear, easy to follow, instructions about hardware and software settings, which usually scare me.
Perfect.......2002-10-25
This book does exactly what the title implies, it shows how to network your home computers. The hints about cabling and the well illustrated directions for installing hardware made it impossible to fail. I had a home network up and going in about an hour, and since then I carried this book to friends' homes and installed their networks. You could start a business with the help of this book.
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- Dummies unite!
- Comprehensive wireless security reference
- No content, no value and a dull read.
- Peeling back this Layer 2 problem we call Wireless....
- If you've already been hit, or you're waiting for it to happen.
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Book Description
Become a cyber-hero - know the common wireless weaknesses
"Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional."
--Devin Akin - CTO, The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Program
Wireless networks are so convenient - not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them. The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack. This book shows you how, along with how to strengthen any weak spots you find in your network's armor.
Discover how to:
- Perform ethical hacks without compromising a system
- Combat denial of service and WEP attacks
- Understand how invaders think
- Recognize the effects of different hacks
- Protect against war drivers and rogue devices
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Become a cyber-hero - know the common wireless weaknesses ""Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional."" --Devin Akin - CTO, The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Program Wireless networks are so convenient - not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them. The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack. This book shows you how, along with how to strengthen any weak spots you find in your network's armor.
Customer Reviews:
Dummies unite!.......2007-03-09
Valuable in my work as a consultant, installing and troubleshooting WiFi networks. The "ethical hacker" is a valuable tool.
Comprehensive wireless security reference .......2006-07-10
I just installed my own home-based-business wireless network in May, and I have found this book to be incredibly useful in setting up security and also figuring out the odd interruptions and accessibility anomolies that tend to happen with wireless. I like to use this book to quickly find information about basically any security-related wireless topic. It is written clearly and explains what the various codes and messages mean. Of course the messages generated through a wireless system will look geek-like. However, the writing in the book is not geek-speek. This would make a good reference book for anyone in any size of organization to have if they use wireless. It is especially great for those with home wireless systems, as well as small- to medium-sized businesses that typically do not have staff solely dedicated for information security. If you rely upon yourself or others who are not technical to secure your wireless network, then you would definitely benefit from this book.
No content, no value and a dull read........2006-06-20
Hacking Wireless Networks for Dummies is a terrible book. If you are a regular person with social skills you have likely noticed that computer guys do not know how to communicate. They enjoy being geeky and learning all the techno speak of certain topics so they can try and sound smart. This is exactly what this book is 387 pages of. The authors are classic computer geeks who love their nonsense talk.
Nothing is really explained. This is a "Dummies" book. That would suggest to me that the authors are going to drop the geek babble and talk like humans. They do not. Fortunately I have the computer knowledge to follow techno babble. What is unfortunate is these guys are very inaccurate. They babble on (they repeat sections of the book MANY times, cut and paste style) almost as if they just wanted to fill pages. Many of the tools discussed are known not to work. They recommend Linux and Unix tools knowing full well the "Dummie" audience will not be able to use this info.
The entire book is more of a 387 page advertisement for why wireless is insecure (the first chapter is an advertisement). You will not know how to hack anything after reading this book. The 387 pages could have easily been pared to 150. Take out all the repetition and nonsense (they babble on about garbage throughout the book)
I used to like and recommend Dummies books years ago. However I haven't found many in the last few years that really cover a topic well. It seems like they simply want to put the title on the shelves. The content is not a concern. If you are a regular person this book will put you to sleep. If you do manage to get thru it you will learn very little. If you are a computer expert this book contains absolutely nothing that you cannot find in any forum on the net. There is no useful info in this book. Internet forums are free and up to date. A few Google searches would provide more value then this 387 pages of repetitive nonsense.
If you see it in the bargain bin for $1 ... PASS.
Peeling back this Layer 2 problem we call Wireless...........2006-03-07
Demonstrating all of the weaknesses of each wireless security control that you can put in place, this book proves that Wireless will always be a Layer 2 problem by the in-ability to physically secure the network by it's physical location...period. They have shown me in this book that wireless should be treated like an Internet connection and apply as many controls as you can to prevent penetration. This resource is for users from home, small office, medium businesses, to large corporation's security personnel. This book covers the most common used wireless security measures to the more advanced wireless security standards that are not even fully supported by all wireless vendors yet (802.11i/WPA2). I recommend this book for anyone who has a wireless network or even thinking about it.
If you've already been hit, or you're waiting for it to happen........2005-11-08
There are two or three reasons you would want to read this book. If you're responsible for the security of a wireless network, there are two possibilities:
1. someone has broken into your network, gotten sensitive information or used your system to send out 500,000 SPAM e-mails, or
2. they haven't broken in yet, and you're being pro-active (good for you). The third possibility is that you're looking for or even thinking about going to work as a wireless security expert.
In all three of these cases, this is a good place to start. The book starts with a description of how to go attack your own system from the outside and thereby learning what an outside hacker could get by doing the same thing. Then when you find a hole in the security, it tells you how to secure it.
One nice thing about this book, like all 'For Dummies' books is the writing style. It tells you what you want to know without being either too simple or so overloaded with jargon that you can't make sense out of it. Another nice thing is that this book tells you specifically what software/hardware devices you need to get to accomplish the tasks, and it does so without concentrating on multi thousand dollar expenses.
Book Description
8 books in 1—your key to success with wireless!
Your one-stop guide to a wireless world, including digital media, PDAs, and more
Discover a world with no strings attached! Here's your guide to all the things you need to know to choose the right hardware, build a network, and join together your desktop computer, laptop, PDA, and even home entertainment devices — all without those pesky wires. Secure your system, get on the move, and a whole lot more.
Discover how to
- Set up routers and hardware
- Create bridges and configure printers
- Troubleshoot your network
- Find Wi-Fi hotspots
- Use a Microsoft® SmartWatch
- Share multimedia files
Customer Reviews:
A lot of information for newbies.......2007-07-28
I just recently purchased this book from an Amazon seller. Not knowing much about the wireless world this one sounded perfect. I enjoyed it. Picked up a lot of insights I'd no clue of before I read it. Admittedly, it's a little bit long in the tooth (copyright 2005) still, for us clueless, it's a big help. Parts really don't relate to my interests (wireless entertainment hookup and a few others) but it is a real help both in understanding what's going on in the wireless world as well as a big help in setting up a wireless, secured network in your own home.
quick intro to wireless computing.......2005-04-17
For the raw beginner in wireless computing, Carter offers quick and easy education. He describes the main modes of usage. This is mostly a hardware book, because you have to decide what types of devices you need to buy, to enable your wireless interaction. The text is pitched towards someone on her own; doing personal computing in her home or small office, and without a tech staff to ask for help.
Significant space is also devoted to using your laptop in a wireless mode when travelling. Be careful about exposing your communications as clear text, that can easily be evesdropped by anyone nearby. But Carter shows how if you drive about a typical American city, you can often find WiFi hotspots that are free to connect to. (Though sometimes this might be inadvertant on the part of their owners!)
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A Linux smart home is about controlling and monitoring devices and information around your home using a standard personal computer, Linux, and its vast array of open source tools. You don’t have to be a master programmer to create one. If you like to tinker with Linux, Linux Smart Homes For Dummies will guide you through cool home automation projects that are as much fun to work on as they are to use.
Home automation used to be limited to turning on lights and appliances, and maybe controlling your thermostat and lawn sprinkler, from your computer. While you still might not be able to create all the Jetsons’ toys, today you can also
- Build a wireless network
- Create and set up a weather station
- Automate your TV and sound system
- Spy on your pets when you’re not home
- Set up an answering system that knows what to do with calls
- Increase your home’s security
If you know how to use Linux and a few basic development tools — Perl, the BASH shell, development libraries, and the GNU C compiler—Linux Smart Homes For Dummies will help you do all these tricks and more. For example, you can
- Discover the best sources for Linux-based home automation devices
- Set up a wireless network, create a wireless access point, build a bridge between wired and wireless networks, and route your own network traffic
- Build a personal video recorder with MythTV that will record to DVD, or set up a wireless streaming music system
- Create a smart phone system that takes messages and forwards them to your fax, modem, or answering machine
- Build a weather station that notifies you of severe weather alerts
- Control and secure your home automation network, and even check on your house when you’re away
The bonus CD-ROM includes all kinds of cool open source software for your home automation projects. Linux Smart Homes For Dummies even includes lists of cool gadgets to check out and great ways to automate those boring household chores. A smart home’s a happy home!
Customer Reviews:
The Ultimate Geek.......2007-04-01
This book helps you to define and set up a complete home automation system. It is obviously based on the Linux operating system, and presumes that you have at least some idea about getting a Linus distribution, getting it installed and have a few development tools. The applications he discusses fit into several different categories: Entertainment, X10 controller, Weather, and of course in today's world - security.
There is a CD included with the book. It does not contain a Linux distribution, but instead several shareware programs that the home automater should find useful. These applications are all designed around Linux of course. If you should choose to automate your house using that other operating system, you don't want to use this book but instead 'Smart Homes For Dummies.'
Setting up a home system like this one is just about the ultimate in geek-dom, and very educational. Have Fun!
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Do you roam the road making a living, or are you enjoying the nomadic life of a retiree with a motor home? Either way, life goes on no matter where you're hanging your hat tonight. Bills still need to be paid, grandchildren grow up way too fast, and you've gotten pretty dependent on your e-mail. How do you stay connected to the rest of the world while you're on the road?
For a growing number of over-the-road drivers, business travelers, and RV enthusiasts, the answer is a wireless Internet connection. With a laptop and wireless access, you can
- Pay bills, check accounts, and handle banking online
- Send and receive e-mail
- Surf the Web
- Access your home PC
- Make inexpensive phone calls with VoIP
- Watch TV, download movies, and listen to satellite radio
"So," you say, "I see people in movies popping open their laptops and getting online wherever they happen to be. It looks awfully easy—why do I need a book?" Well, lots of things are easy once you know how. Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies tells you how in plain English, so you can take advantage of all those cool opportunities safely and easily. You'll discover how to
- Choose the best Wi-Fi access service for your needs and locate hotspots
- Assess cellular data services and satellite access to make informed choices about service
- Adapt your laptop or PDA for wireless, set up an external antenna, and install an external amplifier
- Use your cell phone as a modem
- Identify security threats, protect your data with strong passwords and encryption, and set up a personal firewall
- Install and use Skype and make phone calls with your laptop
- Make your truck or RV your office with online freight-finding services, a GPS receiver, a travel printer, and software to keep logs and expense records
- Access streaming TV and radio on the road
With Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies to help, you can send online birthday cards, watch video of the grandchildren, do your banking, pay bills, keep records, connect to your home PC, and even file your taxes, no matter how far away you roam!
Customer Reviews:
Over-the-Road Wireless for Dummies.......2007-07-20
As usual with the "For Dummies" books, it follows through with wonderful information provided in layman's terms using great wit and humor. Even if you had no interest in the particular topic they are great reading and informative.
use hot spots.......2006-09-29
There is a growing set of people who often access the Web remotely. One extreme is a group identified by this book - retirees who cruise the nation in RVs, and who want a reliable and cheap way to stay connected. You do not have to be in this select bunch to read the book. You might merely need occasional net access when on the road.
Haley shows how to find and use hot spots. Often these are free. Sometimes, they are inadvertantly access points that have been made available for anyone, because the owner didn't follow some setup steps. For these, it's up to you whether to risk using them or not. Though it might be argued that how can you tell that the owner did not mean to make a hot spot freely available?
The book also describes phoning across the Internet, using VoIP. It can be much cheaper than using payphones. Though sound quality might be erratic. But for many people, that might be an acceptable tradeoff.
Average customer rating:
- Absolutely Perfect - Great Tutorial & Fun Reading
- For Dummies, and for me too!
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Share printers, play games online, and see how to find a strong signal
Here's an AirPort that won't make you wait! This cool technology makes wireless networking a snap, and with this book, even an adult can do it. You'll see how to set up your network with Mac OS(r) X, add home entertainment toys, take it on the road, and even (sorry!) keep in touch with the office from almost anywhere.
Discover how to:
* Add AirPort to any OS X Mac
* Connect your network to the Internet
* Extend your AirPort network's range
* Show movies and post photos over your network
* Protect your AirPort network from intruders
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Absolutely Perfect - Great Tutorial & Fun Reading.......2006-06-30
Even though the Apple Airport choice is not the cheapest choice, it is the easiest to set up ... but like most people, you are worried about leaving any holes for your neighbors or the guy in a car on the street to ride your bandwidth or worse.
"AirPort and Mac Wireless Networks For Dummies" covers nearly ever setup choice in not only helping you get set up but also what each of the security choices (yes, no, WEP, Multicast, etc, etc ..) means and why or why not to choose that choice.
It's written (as all the Dummies books) by a "normal" person for "normal" people. The Apple Mac setup wizard (unlike Pc ones) included with your purchase of the Airport is actually useful but there are some extra choices in the menus that are explained in greater detail and much clearer here.
There are also simple instructions for those who want to add a router and share a USB printer.
And how to extend the distance of your Airport with additional airports ... and several great chapters explaining the difference between the regular Airport, the Airport Express and how to set it up to stream music or when you go out on the road.
This book explains exactly what it promises and sets out step by step so everything is crystal clear.
It's detailed without giving you too much info and never with jargon that's confusing.
After you get your Airport, buy this book. Your setup will take 15 minutes but you will sleep soundly knowing all your bases are covered.
For Dummies, and for me too!.......2006-05-11
I love For Dummies books. A good while ago (when the earth's crust was still cooling and dinosaur's had just begun their reign), I started reading books in the For Dummies series to help me with Unix and Microsoft's DOS. I haven't really ever needed a Dummies book for any Mac related experience.
But I was offered the chance to review this guide, Airport & Mac Wireless Networks for Dummies, and I jumped at the chance, primarily since I was a bit nervous to check if I'd set up my own home wireless network optimally. I knew that I'd gotten it "right" since it worked, but after sitting through our local Apple User group's guest lecturer speak about the horrors which awaited the foolishly unsecured network, I decided to check "just in case."
So allow me to let you know that I have a Mac Powerbook G4, and I purchased an Airport Extreme to shift from wired service with DSL to wireless networking in my apartment. And it worked great. I love wireless networking ... it just seems such a normal extension of my laptop experience.
I have read For Dummies books previously, so I initially scanned the Cheat Sheet found immediately inside the book's front cover (which summarized well the experience I was about to have.)
Next I checked the Contents at a Glance section. This simple overview helped me confirm that I didn't need to read the book front-to-back in order, so instead, I picked and chose my interest areas (as recommended by the author, Mr. Michael Cohen.) I found Part V the most use, specifically the series of "Tens" in chapters 12 through 15. Overall, and in keeping with my initial concern about the security of my own network, I found Mr. Cohen's summary of Ten Wireless Security Measures to be the best for me.
If any problem might be found with this book, it would be found in whether the reader "needs" the book. Simply put, Apple does such a good job with both the Airport Set-up and Administration applications, I didn't need the book to get by.
But, having the book is a good value to me, since instead I can use it as a reference to check what I thought I knew and to learn much more than I knew existed about the world of Wireless Networks. I liked Mr. Cohen's use of humor and personal experience in expressing the concepts in each of the chapters.
As dessert to the main course of this book, Mr. Rich Tenant's "The 5th Wave" cartoons illustrate the opening page of each Part of the book. These humorous cartoons were great too!
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- What *else* can you do with wireless technology?
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Book Description
- Fun projects and valuable content join forces to enable readers to turn their wireless home network into a high-performance wireless infrastructure capable of entertainment networking and even home automation
- Step-by-step instructions help readers find, buy, and install the latest and greatest wireless equipment
- The authors are home tech gurus and offer detailed discussion on the next-generation wireless gear that will move the wireless LAN beyond computers and into telephony, entertainment, home automation/control, and even automotive networking
- The number of wireless LAN users in North America is expected to grow from 4.2 million current users to more than 31 million by 2007
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Fun projects and valuable content join forces to enable readers to turn their wireless home network into a high-performance wireless infrastructure capable of entertainment networking and even home automation Step-by-step instructions help readers find, buy, and install the latest and greatest wireless equipment The authors are home tech gurus and offer detailed discussion on the next-generation wireless gear that will move the wireless LAN beyond computers and into telephony, entertainment, home automation/control, and even automotive networking The number of wireless LAN users in North America is expected to grow from 4.2 million current users to more than 31 million by 2007
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What *else* can you do with wireless technology?.......2005-12-21
So what do you do once you have your wireless router plugged in and your laptop connected to the internet via the airwaves? What more *can* you do, and what if you want to venture beyond the basics? A lot of that is covered pretty well in the book Wireless Network Hacks & Mods For Dummies by Danny Briere and Pat Hurley.
Contents:
Part 1 - Making Your World Wireless: Wireless Inside Everything!; Wireless Network Basics; Wireless LAN Infrastructure; Wi-Fi and Broadband Connections
Part 2 - Boosting Performance on Your Wireless Network: Combining Wired and Wireless Networks; Better Living Through Network Monitoring; Boosting Signal Strength Where You Need It; Staying Safe in the Wireless World
Part 3 - Wireless on the Go: On the Road Again with 802.11; Staying Safe on Any Wireless Network; Outfitting Your Car with Wireless; Operating Your Own Hot Spot
Part 4 - Cool Wireless Toys: Building a Wireless Audio Network; Wirelessly Securing, Monitoring, and Automating Your Home; It's Your Dime - IP Calls and Your Wireless Network; That's Not All - Other Cool Wireless Toys
Part 5 - The Part of Tens: (Almost) Ten Sites for Advanced Wireless Topics; Top Ten Wi-Fi Security Questions;
Index
It seemed like (at least to me) getting connected wirelessly used to be more art than science. Now it's pretty easy, and it doesn't take much to make a connection anywhere you happen to be these days. But there's a lot more you can do with wireless technology that perhaps you haven't thought of. For instance, the authors talk about GPS units and how they can connect wirelessly to services to enable you to track your car's location. Given I have a son with diabetes, that's a possibility I plan on exploring so I can sleep better at night. Or let's say that you are a music lover and you want to listen to your tunes all over the house. Using wireless networking, you could set up a wireless jukebox and listen anywhere. Perhaps you're the altruistic type and you just want to share your connectivity with others who need it. There's a *lot* of information in here on how best to do that, both from a security and a technical perspective. Add all that to some very understandable writing on the underlying technologies behind wireless (like 802.11a/b/g, WEP/WPA/WPA2, etc.), and you have a useful and solid book.
Any time I read a title that talks about hacks and mods, I realize that not everything will be applicable or even interesting to me. But if I can come away with a handful of ideas and tips to use and explore, it's worth the read. This book meets that criteria...
Hard to Find a Better Introductory Book.......2005-12-07
If you're thinking about setting up a wireless LAN, you would have to go a long way to find a better book than this one to use as a reference for what you can do with the LAN, the equipment that is available, and how to go about setting it up. This includes everthing from the interface adapters to the access points, hubs, routers and so on.
This may sound strange, but I'd suggest that you read the last chapter first. It's title is 'Top Ten Wi-Fi Security Questions.' Wireless means radio is used for transmitting the data. Radio means that this is being broadcast between the various devices. Someone outside your immediate area, can scan and detect your radios signals that are carrying your data. You can make your LAN secure, but reading this chapter first gives you a good introduction that will help you as you read the rest of the book.
This is a new book. It includes a lot of the newest toys like the cell phone sized Wi-Fi phone. They also cover digital cameras, security devices, all kinds of things that you may not have thought of initially.
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Wi-Fi Home Networking Just the Steps For Dummies is the way to go if you’re ready to go wireless and install your own wireless home network. The book’s easy-to-navigate design features two columns, with numbered step-by-step instructions on one side and corresponding illustrations, screen shots, or photos on the other. There’s no fluff, just the vital stuff—Just The Steps you need to get up to speed fast. This guide covers common networking tasks, including:
- Setting up wireless access points and configuring your network
- Adding wireless devices to your network
- Activating Wi-Fi Security, managing firewalls, and preventing unauthorized network users
You don’t have to leave WI-Fi behind when you leave home; this practical reference tells you how to find public hotspots where you can use your Wi-Fi-equipped portable computer and how to network wirelessly with your pocket PC. It covers practical applications like creating a network bridge or adding wireless network storage, plus fun ways to use your tech toys to integrate and enhance your digital life, such as:
- Setting up a wireless media center so you can use a computer for streaming media, as a TV tuner, as a digital video recorder, or to integrate with your TV and home entertainment system
- Turning your pocket PC into a remote control
- Adding a wireless camera to your network
Even if your current system with its cables, wires, and convoluted connections works, it’s time to cut the cord. Going wireless gives you many advantages and new options. So take the first step—get this book.
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Just the steps you need to design and install a wireless network Simple steps... ...for great results Search for Wireless Networks Double-click the wireless connection icon in the Windows system tray. n the Wireless Network Connection Status dialog box, shown in Figure 3-11, click the View Wireless Networks button. In the resulting Wireless Network Connectionwindow, shown in Figure 3-12, click RefreshNetwork List in the Network Tasks menu on the left side of the screen. Use the Wireless Network Connection window to manage your network connections. You can connect or disconnect from networks and change the order of preferred networks when more than one is available.
Customer Reviews:
Get the Briere book instead.......2006-08-27
There are two similar "Dummies" books, this one and Wireless Home Network for Dummies by Danny Briere (2006). This book is too dummied down, providing little over what you could find in the instruction manual of any router you would buy. And with all the screenshots and cartoons, the book seems padded to boot.
With the Briere book, you can read it and understand wireless networking. For instance, in explaining WEP and WPA-PSK encryption, the Briere book expains how both work and why WPA is much more secure than WEP. This book does mention that WPA is vastly superior to WEP, but doesn't explain why, and then proceeds to go through the steps in setting up WEP and then setting up WPA, as though you could do one right after the other (you can't).
Nicely done, and relieves a lot of anxiety..........2006-06-09
This is a book I wished I had known about and had available about 2 years ago when I made my plunge into wireless networking... Wi-Fi Home Networking Just the Steps For Dummies by Keith Underdahl. It would have saved me a ton of angst...
Contents:
Part 1 - Starting a Wireless Network: Setting Up Wireless Access Points; Configuring Your Network; Adding Wireless Devices to Your Network; Using Your Wireless Network; Wireless Networking with Your Mac
Part 2 - Securing Your Network: Activating Wi-Fi Security; Managing Firewalls and Network Security; Preventing Unauthorized Network Users
Part 3 - Improving Your Network's Performance: Monitoring Network Performance; Improving the Speed and Range of Your Network; Troubleshooting Network Problems
Part 4 - Using Someone Else's Network: Finding and Using Public Hotspots; Making Ad Hoc Peer-to-Peer Wireless Connections; Using Bluetooth Devices; Networking Wirelessly with Your Pocket PC
Part 5 - Practical Applications: Creating a Network Bridge; Networking a Game Console; Setting Up a Wireless Media Center; Adding Wireless Network Storage; Converting to a Digital Media Receiver; Turning Your Pocket PC into a Remote Control; Adding a Wireless Print Server to Your Network; Setting Up Your Own Hotspot; Voice Chatting With Your Wireless Network; Adding a Wireless Camera to Your Network
Index
The "Just the Steps" sub-genre of the Dummies series involves a lot less narrative and background and more "step 1, step 2" information to enable you to get things up and running without necessarily knowing the complete background and history of the technology. For instance, if you need to determine the MAC address for a device, it's spelled out in three easy steps, complete with screen prints. As a result, it's pretty easy for someone to figure out how to get their wireless environment up and running quickly (and correctly!) without a minor degree in computer networking. The book covers Windows, Macs, and Pocket PCs, so you're well covered there. The book specifically uses the D-Link brand of router for the screen captures and steps, but it's pretty easy to translate between that brand and some other one you might be using, like LinkSys. Still, if you want the closest "book to reality" linkage, the D-Link brand is the one to use.
The reason I would have liked this book a couple of years ago is that I was pretty "network-phobic" (even being a techie!). I didn't understand how it all worked, and I had observed situations with fellow techies setting up wireless networks that had convinced me I'd be over my head. With a book like this, I'd have been much more likely to dive in with less trepidation. While I'm more comfortable these days with the whole subject, I can still see the benefit of a book like this. The practical applications listed in part 5 gave me some ideas for a few projects I might consider.
Quick read, but really beneficial... Ideal if you're not yet convinced that wireless is the way to go (it is...)
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