Wiley Wireless Home Networking For Dummies

Learn the fun and easy way to discover how to share Internet connections and files across a wireless network, access hot spots, and add on peripherals. Wireless Home Networking For Dummies guides you through the various financial and logistical considerations that need to be taken into account before building a wireless network at home. It discusses the basics of planning, installing, and using wireless LANs. It covers all 802.11 standards, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (including 802.11n), Zigbee, and Z-Wave, and discusses how to stay current with the latest technologies. Share stuff safely and wirelessly on Windows PCS or Mac OS X machines. Why go wireless? It's easy, convenient, inexpensive, and, with the emergence of new industry standards, better than ever! These experts know what you should look for (and look out for). They'll walk you through the pros and cons of the different standards, planning and installing your network, setting up security, and getting the most from your investment. It includes explanations in plain English on how to connect your computers, games, Sound system, and more. Includes handy tear-out cheat sheet. Discover how to: Choose the right networking equipment Integrate Bluetooth into your network Work with servers, gateways, routers, and switches Protect your network from intruders Understand 802.11n