Teach Yourself VISUALLY Wireless Networking - Softcover

Tidrow, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470072695 ISBN 13: 9780470072691

Publisher: Visual, 2006

Synopsis

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something -- and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 125 wireless networking tasks. Each task-based spread includes these great features to get you up and running with your wireless network in no time:

* Helpful sidebars that offer practical tips and tricks
* Succinct explanations that walk you through step by step
* Full-color screen shots that demonstrate each task
* Two-page lessons that break big topics into bite-sized modules

Learn How To:
* Apply wireless standards and review system requirements
* Configure residential gateways and network bridges
* Set up an access point and configure your network
* Install pop-up and spyware blockers and a firewall
* Use your wireless network for a business presentation
* Find hot spots and connect away from home

About this title

About the Author

Rob Tidrow is a technical writer and has authored or co-authored over 30 books on a wide variety of computer and technical topics, including Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook 2003, Windows 2000 Server, and Microsoft Internet Information Server. Some of his previous works include Master Visually Windows XP Service Pack 2 Edition, and Wireless Networking Quick Tips. Rob currently is a Technical Communicator for Ontario Systems in Muncie, Indiana. He lives in Centerville, Indiana, with his wife Tammy and their two sons, Adam and Wesley. You can reach him via e-mail at robtidrow@yahoo.com.

From the Back Cover

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something — and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 125 wireless networking tasks. Each task-based spread includes these great features to get you up and running with your wireless network in no time:

• Helpful sidebars that offer practical tips and tricks
• Succinct explanations that walk you through step by step
• Full-color screen shots that demonstrate each task
• Two-page lessons that break big topics into bite-sized modules

Learn How To:

• Apply wireless standards and review system requirements
• Configure residential gateways and network bridges
• Set up an access point and configure your network
• Install pop-up and spyware blockers and a firewall
• Use your wireless network for a business presentation
• Find hot spots and connect away from home

Edition details

• Publisher: Visual
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470072695
• ISBN 13: 9780470072691
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 289