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by Mike Outmesguine (Author) "If you want to understand what is going on with a wireless network, you first need to know some of the basics of wireless communication..." (more)
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"The cable building chapter alone justifies purchasing this fascinating book. I'm trying the Car-to-Car WiFi Video project next!" -- Jim Sutton, Wireless Tech Radio

“…capture that sense of physics experimentation class and draw your curiosity in…” (Linux Magazine, February 2005)

“…well written, generously illustrated and sure to spark the imagination of Wi-Fi tinkerers everywhere…” (PC Utilities, August 2004)

"The cable building chapter alone justifies purchasing this fascinating book. I'm trying the Car-to-Car WiFi Video project next!" (Jim Sutton, Wireless Tech Radio)

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* This ultra-cool volume invites readers to tap into your inner geek and build seventeen ultra-cool wireless devices including a solar powered access point, a wireless picture frame that dynamically changes its own photos, and even a wireless car-to-car audio and video system
* With a few simple tools, some off-the-shelf parts, and this book, readers will be creating wireless devices they never thought were possible-toys that certainly can't be found at the local computer store
* Written by the cofounder and members of the Southern California Wireless Users Group, this book provides readers with hands-on instruction and insider tips and tricks from those who are on the bleeding edge of wireless technology
* New addition to the ExtremeTech line of books-books for serious technophiles

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELENT BOOK - EASY TO FOLLOW - BRILLIANT A+++, July 28, 2005
By Thi P. Cortaza (GoldCoast, QLD AU) - See all my reviews
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I have been toying with the potentual of Wifi and its various applications over the last 12 months. This book illuminated areas that i never thought were possible to the average person.

Within one week of the arrival of WIFI toys i had begun building a WIFI hotspot in my area using the details in Chapter 10 - Creating a free wireless hotspot. The hardest part of it was setting up the Linux system (Linux is free!!) but after following the instructions and purchasing a few inexpensive parts on Ebay i had a hotspot running for all my neighbours.

The antenna pages are superb and make it easy to follow and build out of next to nothing. Range extension, Selfpowered repeaters (yes you heard that right).
I even loved the final chapter 15 - Making a wireless Digital picture frame (Woww - cheap and easy).

overall this is a fantastic book with tons of insight into the mysterious and invisible world that surrounds us every day. Weather your into Wardriving (searching for wifi) or building cool toys this book will make you the envy of the neighbourhood when you drive down the road with wireless video link between you and your freind car.

Great book, well worth the read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars No WarChalking, August 20, 2004
By W Boudville (Terra, Sol 3) - See all my reviews
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If the author had come of age in the 1920s, he'd have been one of those radio hobbyist freaks. Endlessly tinkering with his antennas for that little extra gain. Not unlike what goes on in this book! He writes for the hands on hardware gadgeteer.

WarDriving gets a lot of space here. Partly because if properly done, it is such fun. Finding all these often open WiFi nets, that are invisible to all the mundanes around you. That is probably what has driven its popularity. Being able to see what most miss.

Other topics are also covered, like long distance WiFi. Here, surprisingly, WiMax is not mentioned at all. Instead, the author talks about extending your standard WiFi apparatus. Oh well, still early days for WiMax.

One reassuring detail. No mention at all about WarChalking. This is basically an urban myth/prank that became a meme. Actual WarDrivers rarely, if ever, do this. Helps his credibility that he omits it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but......, June 16, 2008
Overall a good book, with good ideas and greatt explanations for the project. However I found a problem with Solar Powered WiFi repeater.

He is showing you to use a Power Inverter for the two WiFi devices you will use. That does not make sense. They are both 12 volt devices. Why not just connect them straight to the batteries, getting more usage time out of the batteries instead of wasting power on a worthless inverter?
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1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of MONEY!!!!!!!!
This book is not as advertised. It was totaly useless.. I would never recommend this book to anyone.. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Steven R. Secrest

1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated and the web has free info
There is nothing valuable about this book any more except that the table of contents might stimulate you with some topics you never considered before. Read more
Published 16 months ago by SBJ400

1.0 out of 5 stars Rehash of stuff from the web

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Published on February 14, 2007 by T. Smith

1.0 out of 5 stars Not that good....
Bought the book with higher expectations; it only does an introductory job into the field of WiFi, containing and gathering info you can readily find over the net, and does it... Read more
Published on August 14, 2006 by SNvE

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This book is excellent, a must have. This book gives you the all the basic theory you are going to need to undertand wireless, and of course Cool Proyects.
Published on May 12, 2006 by A. Fuentes

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
This is a book for those who have a little bit o' cash, a little bit o' time and a little bit o' tinkering skills. The projects are easy and useful.
Published on August 26, 2005 by Sam D. De Leon

5.0 out of 5 stars Neat stuff!!
I must admit I won't be building a coffee can antenna, but it sure is cool to know how to build one. Read more
Published on February 22, 2005 by Sarah K

5.0 out of 5 stars Geeky Wi-Fi Goodness
I was hoping that this book would help me boost my Wi-Fi signal around the house, since the reception downstairs is a little weak. Read more
Published on June 29, 2004 by hang10web

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