Wireless Networking Starter Kit, The (2nd Edition)
by Adam Engst, Glenn Fleishman

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Book Review: "TMA", Too Many Acronyms
Summary: 4 Stars

What i liked most -each chapter is dedicated to a different aspect of the wireless system. This makes it easy to find the precise info. you need, without a long search. There is even a chapter dedicated to troubleshooting your wireless network. One of the most interesting chapters, i thought, is the chapter "Wireless Gadgets".

This chapter gives you a look at how Wi-Fi technology has moved from the wireless network to consumer electronics. Those Wi-Fi monitors sound really good to me. I also liked that the book explains everything for the PC and Mac.

Summary of Wireless Networking Starter Kit, The (2nd Edition)

Wireless networks are becoming commonplace, but choosing and configuring the right equipment and services for the home, small offices, and the business traveler can prove frustrating. That is where you need the wide-ranging expertise of wireless mavens Adam Engst and Glenn Fleishman.

Using illustrated step-by-step instructions, in-depth discussions, and tons of tips, they help you decide what to buy, show you how to configure wireless hardware and software, and explain the best techniques for managing your connections. Whether you Þre a novice or an experienced network administrator, you'll find the practical information you need about wireless networking.

Each book also has three coupons worth a total of $125 in discounts off regular subscriptions from three major wireless ISPs: Boingo Wireless, FatPort (Canada), and Wayport.

What's New in the Second Edition:

• Bluetooth (background and configuring).
• Cellular data (background and configuring).
• Centrino laptops.
• Ultrawideband (UWB).
• Working with software from wireless ISPs.
• Setting up Palm and Pocket PC handhelds with Wi-Fi.
• Small-office networking.
• Cameras, displays, and other unique Wi-Fi-connected gadgets. If you own the first edition, you'll want the second edition to get up to speed with the latest developments.

• Practical advice and instructions for dozens of common wireless tasks.
• Thorough grounding in wireless networking basics.
• Coverage of 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11g, Bluetooth, cell data, and more.
• Details tailored to Windows, Macintosh, Palm, PocketPC, and Linux users.
• Suggestions for extending your network and linking multiple locations.
• Real-world discussions on protecting home wireless networks from snoops.
• Advice about how to make a small office wireless network as secure as a large corporate network.
• Hard-won tips on finding and using wireless networks while traveling.
• Troubleshooting advice to help you figure out sticky situations.

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