Make your Air-Port network fly, with the help of wireless networking expert Glenn Fleishman! Glenn helps you build, optimize, extend and troubleshoot your AirPort network.
You'll learn how to:
- Work with both AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express
- Select the best networking gear for new and old Macs
- Connect a USB printer to any AirPort base station
- Position your base station for optimal performance
- Extend your coverage area with additional access points, wireless bridges, antennas, and HomePlug
- Solve the Titanium PowerBook G4 range problem
- Eliminate interference with neighboring wireless networks
- Evaluate your security needs by understanding the likelihood and liability of intrusion, and the cost of adding security
- Protect your AirPort network with WEP and WPA
Take Control of Your AirPort Network
Introduction
AirPort Networking Quick Start
Wireless Basics
- Early AirPort
- AirPort Extreme
- AirPort Express
- Compatibility Among Different Airport Devices
Pick a Base Station
- Consider an AirPort Extreme or AirPort Devices
- Decide What to Buy
- Don't Buy Older AirPort Base Stations
- Consider a Software Base Station
- Consider a Wireless Gateway Alternative
- Buy Subsequent Access Points More Cheaply
Pick the Right Place for Your Base Station
- General Testing Advice
- Testing With the AirPort Client Utility
Setting up an Internet Connection
- Plug a Broadband Modern into Your Wan Port
- Receive a Dynamic Adderess over Broadband
,etc.