Wi-Fi---Installation, Configuration, and Usage Rights. 11b Wireless Network: 11b Wireless Network

Author: Luo
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Is wireless networking really as difficult as climbing a mountain? It's not. By learning from this book, you can easily master this high-speed, low-cost, and powerful technology. The book introduces wireless networking technology in an easy-to-understand manner, enabling readers to learn how to install, configure, and use 802.11b wireless networks to achieve secure network usage. The main content of the book includes:
- Choosing the right location to set up an access point to improve network performance
- Expanding your network and sharing public or private wireless Internet access with neighbors
- Designing and using point-to-point wireless network links to transmit data over several miles
- Finding public networks and experiencing online surfing in hotels, conference centers, and airport waiting lounges
- Using sniffer tools to find unprotected wireless networks
- Protecting the security of access points through encryption, password protection, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Previously, the main drawbacks of wireless local area networks (WLANs) were low transmission rates, high costs, limited product lines, and poor compatibility between products. IEEE 802.11b fundamentally changed the design and application of wireless local area networks. 802.11b wireless local area networks are particularly suitable for small office spaces and home networks due to their convenience and scalability. The book first introduces the working principles of Wi-Fi technology and the equipment needed for wireless implementation. It then provides an in-depth analysis of how to install and use wireless networks on computers running different operating systems, and discusses other types of networks. Finally, it covers related security issues and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
This book is suitable for users who need to install and use wireless networks and wish to delve deeper into wireless networks. It is also ideal for readers interested in wireless network technology.