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Wi-Fi Toys: 15 Cool Wireless Projects for Home, Office, and Entertainment (ExtremeTech) 1st Edition
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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
- ISBN-100764558943
- ISBN-13978-0764558948
- Edition1st
- PublisherWiley
- Publication dateJuly 2, 2004
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions7.4 x 0.8 x 9.3 inches
- Print length408 pages
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“…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)
From the Back Cover
Wireless is all about freedomfreedom from cables, cords, plugs, and limitations. So why be limited to ready-made, cookie-cutter products? This book frees your imagination as it helps you create 15 exciting, individual projects using wireless technology. Each includes the necessary background, a list of materials, and step-by-step, illustrated instructions. Build a custom antenna, set up a car-to-car video link, or Wi-Fi your TiVo. Wardrive with Netstumbler and map your results. Its your freedom. Make the most of it.
The Toys
Each with a complete materials list and detailed, illustrated instructions.
- Wi-Fi antenna cable
- Laptop paperclip antenna
- Directional tin cantenna
- Modified access point using high-gain antenna
- Setup for a wardrive
- Netstumbler wardriving
- Wardrive mapping
- Personal outdoor access point
- Solar-powered wireless repeater
- Free wireless hotspot
- Access point gaming
- TiVo with Wi-Fi
- Long-distance Wi-Fi link
- Car-to-car videoconference link
- Dynamic wireless digital picture frame
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- Publisher : Wiley; 1st edition (July 2, 2004)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 408 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0764558943
- ISBN-13 : 978-0764558948
- Item Weight : 1.19 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.3 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,849,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #600 in LANs (Books)
- #792 in Digital Design (Books)
- #2,181 in Computer Networking (Books)
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The book is very well written, and has plenty of photos to guide you along the way. The projects are definately cool, and there are plenty to keep us geek types busy.
If you are using wireless networking, I would encourage you to take a look at this book.
