Build Your Own Wi-Fi Network (Build Your Own.(McGraw))

ISBN 10: 0072226242 / ISBN 13: 9780072226249

Published by McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia, 2002

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Synopsis:

This guide explains how professional and home users can take advantage of Wi-Fi to achieve their mobility goals around the house or in the office. It features step-by-step processes, tips, sidebars, illustrations and screenshots to convey information visually. Readers will learn about the components of a wireless network including access points, and network cards. Plus how to choose, install and configure them for use in a new or existing network.

About the Author: Shelly Brisbin has written about technology for fifteen years. Her specialties include networking, the Internet and Macintosh computers. Shelly has been working with wi-fi as a natural extension of her involvement with networking during the past 10 or 12 years. She acquired her first Wi-Fi gear in early 2001, quickly “unwiring” her house and office and applied what she had learned to writing and tech editing magazine articles. Shelly has tracked the development of Wi-Fi on a daily basis for more than a year, and recently completed a lengthy review of Apple’s revamped AirPort Base Station (access point) for Macworld Magazine. Shelly has authored eight books and contributor to six others, She has also written hundreds of articles for magazines including Macworld, MacWeek, NetProfessional, The Net, NewMedia, WebTechniques, and SunWorld. Most recently Managing Editor/Technology at Powered Inc., Brisbin directed the development of online technical courses for clients including Barnes & Noble.com, IBM and Hewlett-Packard. Brisbin previously served as networking editor for MacUser Magazine, where she earned a reputation as a prolific writer and “geek”. Brisbin has also worked as a Webmaster, system administrator and consultant.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Build Your Own Wi-Fi Network (Build Your Own...
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/OsborneMedia
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good