无线网络可视速成诀窍 Wireless Networking Visual Quick Tips

分類: 图书,进口原版书,科学与技术 Science & Techology ,
作者: Rob Tidrow 著
出 版 社: John Wiley & Sons
出版时间: 2006-12-1字数:版次: 1页数: 199印刷时间: 2006/07/01开本:印次:纸张: 胶版纸I S B N : 9780470078082包装: 平装内容简介
A handy, full colour guide to tips, tricks, and shortcuts for increasing productivity with a wireless network
This guide offers visual learners useful techniques, full-colour screen shots, a task-oriented approach, and clear explanations on getting the most from their WiFi
Short and quick steps explain how to set up a wireless network, and with brief but important details, offer key tips regarding wireless cards and routers
Targets price conscious, time starved visual learners who are looking for quick and easy solutions to their common technology questions
作者简介
Rob Tidrow is a technology consultant who has authored or contributed to over 32 books, including Outlook 2003 Bible (Wiley Publishing), Windows 2000Professional Unleashed, Windows 98 Installation and Configuration, Windows 95 Installation and Configuration Handbook Second Edition, Windows NT 4.0 Registry Troubleshooting, Networking Windows 95, and Special Edition Using Office 97.
目录
Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Networking
Discover Wireless Networks
Understanding What a Network Is.6
Discover the Benefits of Wireless Networking
Understanding the Disadvantages of Wireless Networking
Discover the Types of Wireless Technology
Discover Applications for Wireless Networks
Review System Requirements
Consider Your Networking Requirements
Discover Wireless Standards
Discover Network Configurations
Discover Networking Speeds
Estimate Coverage Range
Chapter 2: Setting Up Wireless Network Hardware
Understanding Wireless Hardware Installation Issues
Select Wireless Hardware
Configure Broadband Modems
Configure Network Bridges
Configure Residential Gateways
Understanding Access Points
Set Up a Wireless Gateway
Set Up an Access Point
Download Firmware
Upgrade Firmware
Understanding DHCP
Chapter 3: Installing Wireless Hardware in PCs
Discover Wireless Adapters
Using Wireless Adapters
Install and Configure a Network Adapter
Confirm Driver Installation
Update Adapter Firmware
Chapter 4: Configuring Wireless Networks
View Available Networks
Configure an Available Network
Add a Preferred Network
Remove a Preferred Network
Move a Preferred Network
View Signal Strength
Confirm Zero Configuration Is On
Confirm Zero Configuration Is On (continued)
Disable and Enable Automatic Configuration
Create a Wireless Bridge
Chapter 5: Creating Computer-to-Computer Networks
Understanding Computer-to-Computer Considerations
Computer-to-Computer versus Infrastructure Networks
Configure Host PCs
Configure Client PCs
Enable Internet Sharing
Chapter 6: Working on Wireless Networks
Understanding Wireless Network Services and Resources
Connect to a Wireless Network
Browse a Network
Share a Folder
Monitor Shared Folders
Assign a Letter to a Network Folder
Add a Network Printer
Chapter 7: Administering Wireless Networks
Establish User Accounts
Add a User Account
Delete a User Account
Assign a User Password
Activate a Guest Account
Change a Workgroup Name
Share Information on a Wireless Network
Share a Printer on a Wireless Network
Chapter 8: Securing Wireless Networks
Understanding Network Security
Benefits of Security
Disadvantages of Security
Threats to Network Data
Enable WEP Encryption
Change a Network Name
Manage a Hardware Access List
Configure Windows Firewall
Manage Windows Firewall
Disable Windows Firewall
Chapter 9: Connecting on the Road
Connect Away from Home
Wireless Service Providers
Find Wi-Fi Hotspots
View Available Networks
Set Up a VPN Connection
Index