 This
plain English guide to the 802.11b wireless networking standard
teaches readers how to use wireless networks at home, work, or
in their neighborhood. Included is detailed, practical
information on access points, network interface cards, cables
and antennas, and wireless software.
Readers will learn how to
protect their wireless access point from unwanted intruders with
encryption, password protection, and virtual private networks (VPNs),
as well as how to configure wireless connections for Windows,
Macintosh, Linux, Unix, and PDAs.
About the Author:
John Ross has been writing about computers, data networks, and
communications for more than twenty years and has written more
than two dozen books including INTRODUCING MICROSOFT WINDOWS 98
and COMPUTER NETWORKS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS. He has worked as a
consultant on wired and wireless networking for several
manufacturers, including Motorola and AT&T. He lives in
Seattle.
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