Jeff Duntemann's Drive-By Wi-Fi Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)Words cannot express how happy I am to be able to write a review for Jeff Duntemann's new book. I have "known" Jeff since around the early 1980's. Unfortunately, Jeff and I are both old enough to remember when correspondence outside of your office took place via snail mail and the most popular Internet tools of the time were Archie, Veronica and Gopher.
The things that I like the most about Jeff's books (and I have several of them) are twofold. First, when he writes on a topic he covers the given topic in-depth. With him, no stone is left unturned. Second, his writing style is such that he makes you feel as though you are sitting across the coffee table from him having a discussion while enjoying a cup of java or a glass of good (single barrel) Tennessee sour mash whiskey. His latest project does not disappoint!
If you are thinking of getting WLAN access for your home or small office, this book is for you. If you already have WLAN access at your home or small office and are interested in tweaking; tuning or expanding it, this book is for you. If you are mechanically inclined and want some WLAN projects to work on, this book is for you. If you are interested in wardriving, warchalking, setting up a hotspot or creating a captive portal, this book is for you. And (if you are like me) if you work with this technology for a living and want to pick up some pieces of technology that you were not aware of, this book is for you.
It is all there in the book and, once again, Jeff has done a great job of explaining it and making it all crystal clear. As I look around my office I have more than 30 books on wireless/WLAN technology. This book has now moved to the top of my list. Thanks Jeff and keep them coming!

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Provides everything Wi-Fi users need to know to design, build, protect, and extend a Wi-Fi wireless network! In this book, legendary tech teacher, wireless expert, and best-selling author Jeff Duntemann explains how to make Wi-Fi really work. Easy and economical hands-on projects allow readers to boost power with a variety of common household items, which make this book a true standout.

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Wiring Home Networks: How to Plan, Design, and Install Home Computer, Video, Telephone, and Audio Systems Review

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(More customer reviews)I rewired my house for cable, phone and a computer network and this book covered it all. It did take a couple of rereadings on the part about how to do the final terminations (there are a lot of colors and wires), and there are two wiring standards, but the book did cover it. I'm not a technician, but with a little forethought and common sense I got all 3 systems working the first time.

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We're all working (and playing) in a digital world. Computers, entertainment systems, satellite cable, and Internet connections-they're multiplying in virtually every household. Before you attempt to connect all the dots, check out Wiring Home Networks, the just-in-time home network how-to guide from Sunset. Step-by-step instructions help you create your own home networks for computers, video, audio, and phone systems. Need to extend DSL service to more than one computer, add cable or satellite TV access in several rooms, or increase the number of remote speakers for your CD or DVD system? This book shows you how. Even electricians and contractors who understand how to work with AC wiring, but who have little experience with data, audio, or video networks, will benefit from its easy-to-follow directions. Don't get frustrated-get wired, today!

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Understanding Broadband over Power Line Review

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(More customer reviews)Among all the leading technologies to provide broadband services to the end users, broadband over power line (BPL) is definitely one of the most promising and challenging choices. Though the technology is not fully mature yet its advantages are obvious that users can use the exisitng electrical power line so no extra wire or network installation is necessary.
This book describes the BPL technology, equipment vendors, standard bodies and the future challenges in plain English terms. My major concern is this book does not provide enough details so the readers need to explore more from other resources in order to gain deeper understanding of this interesting subject. On the other hand, the content is a good resource to get basic knowledge in this area. For instances, table 3.3 on page 63 is informative for the readers to get an overview of the IEEE 802.11a OFDM modulation methods; and table 8.1 on page 173 provides the BOL average cost per subscriber for economics concern. I recommend this book as a good introductory fundation for anyone who wants to get a basic understanding of what is broadband over the power line.

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Wi-Fi Home Networking Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are setting up, administering, or just want to learn about WiFi networks this is the perfect book. The book covers everything from terminology through security and down to products needed. I was amazed to find also find product descriptions and best buys included which saved me a bundle. I found this book extremely informative. The text supplied the knowledge to secure my current network from intrusion and gave details of why, when and how. If you have been searching for a book for beginners and advanced users this is the book. I was impressed that the authors delivered so much information in an easily understood format while maintaining the interest of IT professionals like me who have been in the field for years. Overall just a great book. Thanks for demonstrating that IT can be accessible for everyone!

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·Describes the costs, benefits and necessity of networking·Reviews software networking tools that save money forsmall-time operators·Summarizes business expenses and savings to help a prospective user choose their office setup·Offers criteria for deciding on distribution media·Compares wireless versus wired connections·Includes important, practical information about security, viruses, and backing up (20030608)

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Wireless Home Networking in Easy Steps Review

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(More customer reviews)I was a computer software engineer for thirty years and invented global a VPN telephony database systems in the 1980s. I have a degree in mathematics from M.I.T. After losing touch with newer technologies in more recent decades, I decided to get acquainted with modern home networking and install my own system with mix-and-match modems, routers, and operating systems, left over from a recent business venture, but all in new condition. After many hours of study and experiment with this book, I could not make my home system work or even understand the self-referential vocabulary. My final solution was to buy all new equipment, which installed quickly and easily from the enclosed CD. (By the way, the equipment, bought refurbished, cost barely more than the two useless books I threw away.)
If I can't follow this book's "easy steps," then nobody can, except people already steeped in the subject, or whose equipment happens to be identical to that used in the book's examples. I plan to give this book as a Christmas present to someone I don't like.

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From understanding the basic jargon to setting up and choosing the best products for individual requirements, this handy guide covers every aspect of home networking. Using a simple, step-by-step approach and screenshots, author Bill Westhead explains how to secure and protect a network from unauthorized use and reduce the risk of network hijacking and identity theft. Also here are useful definitions of terms and a troubleshooting guide for identifying common problems with hardware, software, and configurations and quickly solving them.

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Complete Wireless Home Networking Review

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(More customer reviews)Illustrations are the key! This book is just what I was looking for. The illustrations are the key to the effectiveness of this book - esp. b/c 98 is so hard to set up. Paul Heltzel does an amazing job of making this difficult task easy and - believe it or not - fun to do. If you have 98 and XP and are trying to set up a wireless network at home - THIS IS THE BEST BOOK ON THE MARKET!

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Complete Wireless Home Networking:Windows XP Edition, by wireless networking authority Paul Heltzel, helps those with little or no networking experience set up a network tailored to their performance needs. The book covers everything from purchasing the right equipment to installation, setup, configuration, security, and troubleshooting, complete with step-by-step, illustrated instructions. Covers Windows 98 through XP.

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