Ebook: Wireless home networking for dummies

Thinking of going wireless? It's not as scary as it sounds! This fast and fun guidebook helps you decide what you need, install it, and get the most from all its cool options. Your PCs can share printers while you groove to your favorite MP3s and the family shares quality video game time - all from anywhere! Introduction -- Part I: Wireless networking fundamentals -- Bluetooth, HPNA, and HomePlug -- Part II: Making plans -- Part III: Installing a wireless network -- Installing wireless access points in Windows -- Setting up your Windows PCs for wireless networking -- Setting up a wireless Mac network -- Setting up internet sharing -- Securing your wireless home network -- Part IV: Using a wireless network -- Putting your wireless home network to work -- Gaming over a wireless home network -- Networking your entertainment center -- Other cool things you can network -- Using a Bluetooth network -- Going wireless away from home -- Part V: The part of tens -- Ten FAQs about wireless home networks -- Ten ways to troubleshoot wireless LAN performance -- More than ten devices you'll connect to your wireless network in the future -- Top ten sources for more information Pick the right equipment, secure your network, and share filesShare your Internet connection, access hot spots, and add on cool wireless peripheralsThinking of going wireless? It's not as scary as it sounds! This fast and fun guidebook helps you decide what you need, install it, and get the most from all its cool options. Your PCs can share printers while you groove to your favorite MP3s and the family shares quality video game time - all from anywhere!The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear-out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun