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In this part . . . If you’ve never used a networked computer or you’re installing a network in your home for the first time, this part of the book provides all the background info and down-and-dirty basics that will have you in the swing of things in no time. Here, you can find general networking concepts, the most popular wireless networking technology, wireless networking terminology, and the latest alternatives in wireless networking. We also delve into cool new options for complementing your wireless network with peripherals networking and home control and home automation standards. Now that’s whole-home networking the wireless way!
In This Chapter Chapter 1 Introducing <strong>Wireless</strong> Home Networking � Jump-starting your wireless revolution at home � Comparing wired and wireless networks — and why wireless wins! � Deciding which wireless standard meets your needs � Choosing the right wireless equipment � Planning for your wireless home network Welcome to the wireless age! Nope, we’re not talking about your grandfather’s radio — we’re talking about almost everything under the sun — truly. What’s not going wireless? Wanna say your refrigerator? Wrong — it is. How about your stereo? Yup, that too. Watches, key chains, baby video monitors, high-end projectors — even your thermostat is going wireless and digital. It’s not just about computers any more! Your entire world is going wireless, and in buying this book, you’re determined not to get left behind. Kudos to you! A driving force behind the growing popularity of wireless networking is its reasonable cost: You can save money by not running network wiring all over your house, by spending less on Internet connections, by sharing peripherals (such as printers and scanners), and by using your PC to drive other applications around your home, such as your home entertainment center. This book makes it easier for you to spend your money wisely by helping you decide what you need to buy and then helping you choose between the products on the market. <strong>Wireless</strong> networks are not only less expensive than more traditional wired networks but also much easier to install. An important goal of this book is to provide you with “the skinny” on how to install a wireless network in your home.
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Part II Making Plans
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Budgeting for Your Wireless Network
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Planning Security Chapter 4: Planni
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In This Chapter Chapter 8 Setting U
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The current AirPort Extreme card is
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“Come in, AirPort base station. O
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Figure 8-3: The OS X AirPort Setup
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Figure 8-6: Enter your password her
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Chapter 8: Setting Up a Wireless Ma
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In This Chapter Chapter 9 Securing
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Part IV Using a Wireless Network
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Chapter 10 Putting Your Wireless Ho
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Chapter 13: Using Your Wireless Net
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