Wireless Network Hacks and Mods For Dummies

Connect the old, the new, the practical, and the fun!
Play multiplayer games, set up home surveillance, or take your network outside
Now that you′ve got a wireless network going, you′re getting the urge to see what else it can do, right? Hook up with this book and find simple, fun ways to expand its possibilities. Add your home entertainment gear, beef up speed and performance, discover wireless on the go, and get more out of your network!
Discover how toExtend broadband throughout your homeProtect your network from snoopsBoost cellular signalsSet up a wireless hot spotTake wireless to your carMake calls with your wireless network and VoIP

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Making Your World Wireless.
Chapter 1: Wireless Inside Everything!
Chapter 2: Wireless Network Basics.
Chapter 3: Wireless LAN Infrastructure.
Chapter 4: Wi–Fi and Broadband Connections.
Part II: Boosting Performance on Your Wireless Network.
Chapter 5: Combining Wired and Wireless Networks.
Chapter 6: Better Living Through Network Monitoring.
Chapter 7: Boosting Signal Strength Where You Need It.
Chapter 8: Staying Safe in the Wireless World.
Part III: Wireless on the Go.
Chapter 9: On the Road Again with 802.11.
Chapter 10: Staying Safe on Any Wireless Network.
Chapter 11: Outfitting Your Car with Wireless.
Chapter 12: Operating Your Own Hot Spot.
Part IV: Cool Wireless Toys.
Chapter 13: Building a Wireless Audio Network.
Chapter 14: Wirelessly Securing, Monitoring, and Automating Your Home.
Chapter 15: It’s Your Dime: IP Calls and Your Wireless Network.
Chapter 16: That’s Not All: Other Cool Wireless Toys.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: (Almost) Ten Sites for Advanced Wireless Topics.
Chapter 18: Top Ten Wi–Fi Security Questions.
Index.

Nota b iograficzna:
Danny Briere founded TeleChoice, Inc., a telecommunications consulting company, in 1985 and now serves as CEO of the company. Widely known throughout the telecommunications and networking industry, Danny has written more than one thousand articles about telecommunications topics and has authored or edited nine books, including Internet Telephony For Dummies, Smart Homes For Dummies, Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, and Home Theater For Dummies. He is frequently quoted by leading publications on telecommunications and technology topics and can often be seen on major TV networks providing analysis on the latest communications news and breakthroughs.
Pat Hurley is a consultant with TeleChoice, Inc., who specializes in emerging telecommunications technologies, particularly all the latest access and home technologies, including wireless LANs, DSL, cable modems, satellite services, and home–networking services. Pat frequently consults with the leading telecommunications carriers, equipment vendors, consumer goods manufacturers, and other players in the telecommunications and consumer electronics industries. Pat is the coauthor of Internet Telephony For Dummies, Smart Homes For Dummies, Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, and Home Theater For Dummies.

Okładka tylna:
Connect the old, the new, the practical, and the fun!
Play multiplayer games, set up home surveillance, or take your network outside
Now that you′ve got a wireless network going, you′re getting the urge to see what else it can do, right? Hook up with this book and find simple, fun ways to expand its possibilities. Add your home entertainment gear, beef up speed and performance, discover wireless on the go, and get more out of your network!
Discover how toExtend broadband throughout your homeProtect your network from snoopsBoost cellular signalsSet up a wire less hot spotTake wireless to your carMake calls with your wireless network and VoIP