802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide
-- by Matthew S. Gast
Creating and administering wireless networks.
As we all know by now, wireless networks offer many advantages over fixed (or
wired) networks. Foremost on that list is mobility, since going wireless frees
you from the tether of an Ethernet cable at a desk. But that's just the tip of
the cable-free iceberg. Wireless networks are also more flexible, faster and
easier for you to use, and more affordable to deploy and maintain.
The de facto standard for wireless networking is the 802.11 protocol, which
includes Wi-Fi (the wireless standard known as 802.11b) and its faster cousin,
802.11g. With easy-to-install 802.11 network hardware available everywhere you
turn, the choice seems simple, and many people dive into wireless computing
with less thought and planning than they'd give to a wired network. But it's
wise to be familiar with both the capabilities and risks associated with the
802.11 protocols. And 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd
Edition is the perfect place to start.
This updated edition covers everything you'll ever need to know about wireless
technology. Designed with the system administrator or serious home user in
mind, it's a no-nonsense guide for setting up 802.11 on Windows and Linux.
Among the wide range of topics covered are discussions on:
deployment considerations
network monitoring and performance tuning
wireless security issues
how to use and select access points
network monitoring essentials
wireless card configuration
security issues unique to wireless networks
With wireless technology, the advantages to its users are indeed plentiful.
Companies no longer have to deal with the hassle and expense of wiring
buildings, and households with several computers can avoid fights over who's
online. And now, with 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd
Edition, you can integrate wireless technology into your current infrastructure
with the utmost confidence.
Also available: Building Wireless Community Networks
654 pages. 2nd edition, © 2005, published by O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. (ISBN:
0-596-10052-3) #9715 -- $44.95
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