Briere D., Hurley P., Ferris E. Wireless Home Networking for Dummies

Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2010, 388 p., ISBN: 9780470877258, Eng.
The perennial bestseller shows you how share your files and Internet connection across a wireless network
Fully updated for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, this new edition of this bestseller returns with all the latest in wireless standards and security. This fun and friendly guide shows you how to integrate your iPhone, iPod touch, smartphone, or gaming system into your home network. Veteran authors escort you through the various financial and logisitical considerations that you need to take into account before building a wireless network at home.
Covers the basics of planning, installing, and using wireless LANs
Reviews essential information on the latest security issues
Delivers valuable tips on how to stay current with fast-moving technology
Discusses how to share resources such as printers, scanners, an Internet connection, files, and more with multiple computers on one network
Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, 4th Edition skips the technical jargon and gets you connected with need-to-know information on building a wireless home network.
From the Back Cover
Do you need a wireless network? Sure you do, and here's the easy way to get one
The world's going wireless! A wireless network is for more than just computers; appliances, game consoles, and even your thermostat may have wireless capabilities. This fully updated version of the number one book on wireless home networking is packed cover to cover with everything you need to know to plan, install, and use a wireless network in your home.
The shopping list — find out what equipment you'll need and what to look for when shopping
You have standards — understand industry standards and how 802.11n affects you
It's in the plan — plan your network with an eye to security, the types of devices you'll be connecting, your Internet provider, and more
Roll up your sleeves — follow step-by-step instructions to install your network
Oh, the things you can do — share peripherals, use your network for storage, exchange files between Macs and PCs, and more
Now the fun stuff — configure your network for gaming or connect devices into a knockout home entertainment system
Get going — explore mobile networking, Bluetooth, and how to find hot spots away from home
Open the book and find:
How to wirelessly control your home
Instructions for Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard
When you do want to use wires
Suggestions for devices to connect
Where you should (and shouldn't) install your access point
Important advice on securing your network
Things you can do with Bluetooth
Ten troubleshooting tips