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Summary: didn't have the energy to really concentrate on this book
Comment: This book provides lots of info on setting up a wireless network but I found that I simply wasn't able to follow it very easily and thus didn't get much use from it. Lots of technical info and descriptions
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Summary: Wirless made easier
Comment: Book is a great guide for the novice when it comes to installing a wireless network
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Summary: Great wireless networking resource
Comment: Peter and Barry have documented tons of good information on wireless networks in this book. From Wi-Fi to Bluetooth to site surveys to security and even throwing in great reference material on RF, wireless standards, and more. Even after working with 802.11 wireless networks for several years, I've learned a good bit from this book in a very short time. I especially like the neat wireless tools and other wireless Internet resources they present. Just like most of the other For Dummies books, Wireless Networks For Dummies is practical, real-world, and more than enough to get started. I challenge anyone to find a more comprehensive book on this hot topic.
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Editorial Reviews:
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- An easy, practical guide to wireless networks, which allow users to roam wireless-enabled locations without being restricted by cables
- Shows step by step what it takes to plan a wireless network, set it up, make it work, and keep it safe
- Along the way, expert authors Davis and Lewis explain how to perform a site survey and explore issues such as selecting the right standard, mode, access point, channel, and antenna
- Explains how to install clients, set up roaming, and guard against risks and threats such as war driving, jamming, hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks
- Contains useful information on IEEE wireless standards, security vulnerabilities, administration tools, and places to connect while on the road
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