• This easy-to-follow, hands-on guide walks readers through the construction of a wireless network
• Explains how to get a handle on the 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, choose the right equipment, and put it all together
• Shows how to set up the basics: file and printer sharing, user accounts, and WEP and WPA security
• Demonstrates how to move beyond PCs and connect almost anything to a wireless network-PDAs, video game consoles, home entertainment systems, even "smart home" devices to control lights and appliances
• Includes great solutions for the office and shows how to take wireless connectivity just about anywhere
Part I Building and Using a Wireless Network
Part II Wireless Security Solutions
Part III Expanding Your Wireless Network
Part IV Wireless Home Solutions
Part V Wireless Mobility Solutions
Part VI Troubleshooting Your Wireless World