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This book consists of many short, focused topic features that answer all the typical questions newcomers ask, such as "how does this work? how do I do it?" without losing the reader or a sense of humor. Duntemann explains the complex security issues clearly, and shows how users can protect themselves from both obvious and non-obvious threats. He expands the blizzard of WiFi acronyms and touches on the human element in the WiFi movement, including hacker threats and WiFi weirdness. The unique FAQ-index feature allows readers to zero in on precisely what they need to know without plowing through unrelated text. Many technical figures clarify difficult concepts, with abundant Web pointers to further information.
From the Publisher
We are really pleased to be publishing this expertly written hands-on guide by legendary tech writer, Jeff Duntemann. Jeff's real passion over the last decade has been anything wireless (he’s been a radio ham for 30 years) and he brings an expertise to the table in writing this book that you likely will not find in any other book. As an engaging and entertaining writer and speaker, Jeff has a knack for making formidable technology fun and easy to understand. As part of his Drive-By Wi-Fi guide, Jeff passionately:
This book consists of many short, focused topic features that answer all the typical questions newcomers ask, such as "how does this work? how do I do it?" without losing the reader or a sense of humor. Duntemann explains the complex security issues clearly, and shows how users can protect themselves from both obvious and non-obvious threats. He expands the blizzard of WiFi acronyms and touches on the human element in the WiFi movement, including hacker threats and WiFi weirdness. The unique FAQ-index feature allows readers to zero in on precisely what they need to know without plowing through unrelated text. Many technical figures clarify difficult concepts, with abundant Web pointers to further information.
From the Publisher
We are really pleased to be publishing this expertly written hands-on guide by legendary tech writer, Jeff Duntemann. Jeff's real passion over the last decade has been anything wireless (he’s been a radio ham for 30 years) and he brings an expertise to the table in writing this book that you likely will not find in any other book. As an engaging and entertaining writer and speaker, Jeff has a knack for making formidable technology fun and easy to understand. As part of his Drive-By Wi-Fi guide, Jeff passionately:
* Explains what Wi-Fi is and why it’s ideal for use in the home, especially in conjunction with high-speed Internet connections.
* Puts the much-publicized "drive-by hacker" threat into perspective, and explains how such hackers may be kept out of your wireless network.
* Shows you how to combine loose parts of stuff you likely have sitting around the house to enhance your Wi-Fi network.
* Shows you how you can save many hours of time and money putting your Wi-Fi network together.
The Wi-Fi industry is really confusing with so many standards (802.11 this and 802.11 that) but Jeff really knows his stuff and he easily cuts through all of the confusion to bring you a guide that is certain to become the bible for all Wi-Fi users. Wi-Fi is a goofy business. Unlike a lot of technologies, corporate America isn’t driving the wireless networking field. Ordinary people are—along with a lot of wild-eyed hobbyists. Jeff’s book really reflects the trends that are taking place in the Wi-Fi industry.
Soup box antennas, chicken-wire power boosters, Boingo connections and the dreaded AirSnort—it’s all here! Jeff treats the subject with an easy touch and a light heart, and speaks the language of ordinary people rather than computer geeks. The presentation focuses on the human element more than technology jargon, with all the strange stories and oddball characters that have made Wi-Fi a culture of its own within the larger culture of personal computing.
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