- Paperback: 408 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 3rd Edition edition (4 April 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0470258896
- ISBN-13: 978-0470258897
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 18.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 400,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Wireless home networks are better than ever! The emergence of new industry standards has made them easier, more convenient, less expensive to own and operate. Still, you need to know what to look for (and look out for), and the expert guidance you’ll find in Wireless Home Networks For Dummies, 3rd Edition helps you ensure that your wire–free life is also a hassle–free life!
This user–friendly, plain–English guide delivers all of the tips, tricks, and knowledge you need to plan your wireless home network, evaluate and select the equipment that will work best for you, install and configure your wireless network, and much more. You’ll find out how to share your Internet connection over your network, as well as files, printers, and other peripherals. And, you’ll learn how to avoid the “gotchas” that can creep in when you least expect them. Discover how to:
- Choose the right networking equipment
- Install and configure your wireless network
- Integrate Bluetooth into your network
- Work with servers, gateways, routers, and switches
- Connect audiovisual equipment to your wireless network
- Play wireless, multiuser computer games
- Establish and maintain your network’s security
- Troubleshoot networking problems
- Improve network performance
- Understand 802.11n
Whether you’re working with Windows PCs, Mac OS X machines, or both Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 3rd Edition, makes it fast and easy to get your wireless network up and running—and keep it that way!
From the Back Cover
Covers Wi–Fi (including 802.11n) Bluetooth, ZigBee, and more
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.
Discover how to:
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Choose the right networking equipment
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Integrate Bluetooth® into your network
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Work with servers, gateways, routers, and switches
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Protect your network from intruders
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Understand 802.11n
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was about to install a Broadband Gateway and WIFI connection for the first time and had little knowledge of networking. This easy to understand book provided all (and more) that I needed to know and be aware of before I began my installation. I am certainly glad I purchased it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Hello everyone,
I must say you cannot go too wrong with this great book!
As with all dummies help books they are great to read, all the tech know how is nicely put into a simple clear and well thought out manner, And onscreen images of the actal steps needed to set up the network and the images of the parts for it?
I am not a computer expert or a total geek or even a dummie ( small joke there )
So what can you expect in this book?
Well,
It does what the title say's! it helps all of us computer types ( newbies and longtimers ) to plan and set up your own home network system!
Each area in the book has very helpful step by step guides which take you through the levels of planning what works best for you? and then the budget of the parts needed? then the ways to set it all up?
It even helps you if you have a part wired networking system already?
Or if you wish to go the full hog and update to a wireless system?
Here is the books basic list:
Choose the right networking equipment.
Intergrate Bluetooth into your network.
Work with servers, Gateways, Routers, and Switches.
Protect your network from Intruders.
Understand 802.11n
And as for the price on amazon it is brill, in the shops you have to pay twice the cost?
And as a plus, you lovely Mac OS X Computer owners can be pleased with it too as it covers them too?
Hope you all enjoy this wonderful help book as I did?
Cheers.
I must say you cannot go too wrong with this great book!
As with all dummies help books they are great to read, all the tech know how is nicely put into a simple clear and well thought out manner, And onscreen images of the actal steps needed to set up the network and the images of the parts for it?
I am not a computer expert or a total geek or even a dummie ( small joke there )
So what can you expect in this book?
Well,
It does what the title say's! it helps all of us computer types ( newbies and longtimers ) to plan and set up your own home network system!
Each area in the book has very helpful step by step guides which take you through the levels of planning what works best for you? and then the budget of the parts needed? then the ways to set it all up?
It even helps you if you have a part wired networking system already?
Or if you wish to go the full hog and update to a wireless system?
Here is the books basic list:
Choose the right networking equipment.
Intergrate Bluetooth into your network.
Work with servers, Gateways, Routers, and Switches.
Protect your network from Intruders.
Understand 802.11n
And as for the price on amazon it is brill, in the shops you have to pay twice the cost?
And as a plus, you lovely Mac OS X Computer owners can be pleased with it too as it covers them too?
Hope you all enjoy this wonderful help book as I did?
Cheers.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this because I knew I could do more with my router eg share files, my music, pictures on the new TV and wirelessly access my stuff when not at home.
To help you understand if you think this is for you, and what level you are compared to me (I'm no expert), this is what I could already do:
1. set up a wireless network, eg connect devices such as an iPhone, additional laptops
2. access files on my own network from every laptop / Mac... just
I did the above by guessing and playing around. eg I plugged my NAS drive Buffalo LinkStation Live 2.0Tb DLNA Certified MultiMedia Network Storage with BitTorrent (well the 1TB of this from Amazon) and selected properties and allowed access. A bit of playing around can really do wonders.
However this is what I've managed to do since:
1. Got a better understanding of how a router accesses the internet and how if then "talks" / interacts with your home devices through DHCP, assigning IP addresses.
2. Understand the whole wireless N thing - why it's better (or not) which has helped me plan how I'm going to expand my current network. It's managed to save me money so far.
3. Tweak my home network to get a better and more reliable connection, eg I've downloaded a wireless network scanner, changed my wifi channel to one that won't clash with my neighbours. From using this book I know that I'd like a dual band router to set up 5GHz so I can avoid my neighbours' wifi, nearby microwaves and digital phone interference (as they all use 2.4Ghz.
4. Set up port forwarding on my router. I bought an IP camera from Amazon and can view (and control it) from my iPhone or laptop when I'm out and about. You also need to understand DNS but this book explains. IP webcam Internet CCTV camera infrated Nightview WiFi Wireless Pan and Title
The thing that put me off finishing this book is that fact that it repeats itself... a lot. I found myself reading about the difference between 802.g / 802.n 4 or 5 times and other basics. The tone is very much targeted at the complete beginner (or dummy) which is OK but I had a slightly higher average understanding already. There are a few rubbish gags in there and I was hoping to ge straight to the detail on how to do something but it's a little verbose at times.
I was going to give it 3 stars as the detail is OK but it goes on and on (a bit like my review) but then I remembered all I had achieved since buying it. It's slightly out of date now as some of the things it talks about being the norm in the future are quite common, and if you're in the UK the pricing will all be in USD and out of date, therefore expensive for what you can get on Amazon now.
So I'm glad I bought it and have learned a few things. However it's made me want to buy something more technical now. If all you want to do is set up your router for the first time from your internet service provider (ISP) et BT / O2 etc then you can just follow the instructions that come with the box. However if you want to know more and make the most of the technology, then give it a go. Or at least a more up to date version.
To help you understand if you think this is for you, and what level you are compared to me (I'm no expert), this is what I could already do:
1. set up a wireless network, eg connect devices such as an iPhone, additional laptops
2. access files on my own network from every laptop / Mac... just
I did the above by guessing and playing around. eg I plugged my NAS drive Buffalo LinkStation Live 2.0Tb DLNA Certified MultiMedia Network Storage with BitTorrent (well the 1TB of this from Amazon) and selected properties and allowed access. A bit of playing around can really do wonders.
However this is what I've managed to do since:
1. Got a better understanding of how a router accesses the internet and how if then "talks" / interacts with your home devices through DHCP, assigning IP addresses.
2. Understand the whole wireless N thing - why it's better (or not) which has helped me plan how I'm going to expand my current network. It's managed to save me money so far.
3. Tweak my home network to get a better and more reliable connection, eg I've downloaded a wireless network scanner, changed my wifi channel to one that won't clash with my neighbours. From using this book I know that I'd like a dual band router to set up 5GHz so I can avoid my neighbours' wifi, nearby microwaves and digital phone interference (as they all use 2.4Ghz.
4. Set up port forwarding on my router. I bought an IP camera from Amazon and can view (and control it) from my iPhone or laptop when I'm out and about. You also need to understand DNS but this book explains. IP webcam Internet CCTV camera infrated Nightview WiFi Wireless Pan and Title
The thing that put me off finishing this book is that fact that it repeats itself... a lot. I found myself reading about the difference between 802.g / 802.n 4 or 5 times and other basics. The tone is very much targeted at the complete beginner (or dummy) which is OK but I had a slightly higher average understanding already. There are a few rubbish gags in there and I was hoping to ge straight to the detail on how to do something but it's a little verbose at times.
I was going to give it 3 stars as the detail is OK but it goes on and on (a bit like my review) but then I remembered all I had achieved since buying it. It's slightly out of date now as some of the things it talks about being the norm in the future are quite common, and if you're in the UK the pricing will all be in USD and out of date, therefore expensive for what you can get on Amazon now.
So I'm glad I bought it and have learned a few things. However it's made me want to buy something more technical now. If all you want to do is set up your router for the first time from your internet service provider (ISP) et BT / O2 etc then you can just follow the instructions that come with the box. However if you want to know more and make the most of the technology, then give it a go. Or at least a more up to date version.
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