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Complete Home Wireless Networking: Windows XP Edition
By Paul  Heltzel
Publisher	: Prentice Hall PTR
Pub Date	: June 12, 2003
ISBN	: 0-13-146153-2
Pages	: 224

		Copyright
		About Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
		Preface
		Chapter  1.   Why Network Wirelessly?
			What Is Wireless Networking?
			Benefits of Wireless Networking
			Wireless Speed in the Real World
			Sharing Your Broadband Modem
			Sharing Printers and CD and Hard Drives
			Summary
		Chapter  2.   Getting Ready
			Learning Some Basic Networking Terms
			How Wireless Networking Works
			File Sharing
			Internet Sharing
			Networking Securely
			Summary
		Chapter  3.   Wireless Considerations
			Your Wireless Equipment's Range
			Ad-Hoc vs. Infrastructure
			How Walls, Concrete, and Steel Affect Your Signal
			Maximum Speeds vs. Real World Speeds
			Getting the Most Out of Your Wireless Signal
			802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g?
			Summary
		Chapter  4.   Wireless Hardware and Software Setup
			Connection Options
			Setting Up Hardware
			Software Overview
			Using Ad-hoc Mode
			Working with Access Points
			Access Points with Built-In Routers
			Troubleshooting
			Placing Your Equipment
			Creating a Peer-to-Peer Network
			Creating an Infrastructure Network
			Setting Up a Hybrid Network
			Connecting Network Multimedia Devices
			Mixing 802.11 Equipment
			Summary
		Chapter  5.   Making Use of Wireless Standards
			A Good Start: 802.11b
			Wirelessly Networking a PDA
			HomeRF
			Moving Up: 802.11a
			Newcomer: 802.11g
			Sending Files via Infrared
			Printing through Infrared
			Summary
		Chapter  6.   Finding Hardware and Help
			Conducting Your Research
			Finding Reliable Reviews
			Buying Equipment Online
			Ensuring Interoperability
			Finding Help on the Internet
			Checking Out the Web
			Finding Answers through Newsgroups
			Getting Assistance from Mailing Lists
			Looking Toward the Future
			Summary
		Chapter  7.   Step-by-Step Networking with Windows 98
			Make Sure Your Hardware Is Recognized
			Checking for TCP/IP
			Naming Your Computer and Workgroup
			Start File and Printer Sharing
			Using Network Neighborhood
			Share Internet Access Wirelessly
			Summary
		Chapter  8.   Step-by-Step with Windows XP
			Make Sure Your Hardware Is Recognized
			Updating Your Drivers
			Change Settings Manually
			File and Printer Sharing
			Sharing Internet Access
			Using the Network Setup Wizard
			Summary
		Chapter  9.   Routers and Internet Connection Sharing
			Choosing a Wireless or Wired Router
			Adding a Router to Your Network
			Setting Up Windows ICS on the Host Computer
			Setting Up Client Computers
			Summary
		Chapter  10.   Become Internet Ready
			Setting Up E-mail
			Browsing the Web
			Adding Instant Messaging
			Finding Your IP Address
			Checking Your Throughput
			Setting up PPPoE
			Summary
		Chapter  11.   Troubleshoot Wireless Connections
			Are Your Drivers Current?
			Finding A Bad Network Adapter
			The Trouble with a Mixed Windows 98 and 2000 Network
			Configuration Utility Errors
			Firewall Hangup
			Printer Problems
			Other Common Problems
			Summary
		Chapter  12.   Security
			Firewalls
			Choosing a Hardware or Software Firewall
			Wireless Encryption
			Router Filters
			How to Encrypt Your E-mail and Other Data
			Viruses and Your Network
			Summary
		Appendix  Adding a Server
			Wirelessly Connecting a New Server
			Setting Up File and Printer Sharing
			Adding a Wireless Printer Server
			Protecting Your Server
			Summary
		Glossary
		Photo Credits