Wireless Networks For Dummies
by Barry D. Lewis, Peter T. Davis
WILEY-VCH | ISBN: 0764575252 | 2004 | PDF | 411 pages | 8.2 MB
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