A illustrated step-by-step guide to wireless networking for your home. It teaches you what you need to know to set up a wireless network at home, even if you do not have a technical background. It shows you how wireless home networks work. It also helps you troubleshoot failed connections, poor coverage, and slow performance.
Chapter 1 How wireless LANs work
Chapter 2 Wireless standards : what the letters mean
Chapter 3 Selecting the right wireless standard for your network
Chapter 4 Planning your wireless network
Chapter 5 Wireless security : what you need to know
Chapter 6 What to buy
Chapter 7 Wireless router setup
Chapter 8 Wireless NIC setup
Chapter 9 Wireless security setup
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting : I can't connect at all
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting : I can connect sometimes
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting : I can connect, but it's slow
Chapter 13 Wireless video and entertainment
Chapter 14 Wireless to go
Chapter 15 The future of wireless networking