Wireless All In One For Dummies

Sean Walberg; Loyd Case; Joel Durham Jr.; Derek Torres

ISBN 10: 0470490136 / ISBN 13: 9780470490136

Published by For Dummies, 2009

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0470490136I5N00

Synopsis:

Declare your independence from wires! Here′s what you need to make it happen

All types of personal electronics have wireless capacity these days you just need to know how to take advantage of it. The minibooks in this handy guide help you choose the right networking hardware, configure printers for wireless access, synchronize your smartphone with your wireless network, plug security leaks, and even get into GPS!

• Yank the plug discover the hardware you′ll need and consider the pros and cons of being "always on"

• Plan the network decide what to include and make your shopping list

• Configure learn how Windows facilitates wireless networking and how to create a bridge between wired and wireless

• Feel secure get the rundown on wireless vulnerabilities and how to lock them down

• Hit the road know how to preserve your laptop battery, watch TV from anywhere with SlingBox, and use hotspots

• Network everything explore cell phone services, cordless phones, FRS radio, Bluetooth, and other technologies

• Entertain expand with wireless home entertainment, streaming audio and video, and Amazon′s eBook service

• Find yourself get the scoop on wireless GPS units and what to do with them

Open the book and find:

• What you can do on a wireless network

• Tips for planning a network without going broke

• How to play music with a media server

• Internet threats and how to foil them

• Ways to balance your wants with your budget

• All about wireless cards

• Why you should consider a DSS phone

• Cool ways to use GPS

About the Author: Sean Walberg manages the national network of a financial services company.

Loyd Case is Editor for the ExtremeTech technology Web site.

Joel Durham Jr. is a freelance writer and former tech editor of PC Gamer magazine.

Derek Torres is a technical communicator, author, and Microsoft registered partner.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Wireless All In One For Dummies
Publisher: For Dummies
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition