For Immediate Release
January 16, 2003
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WI-FI MADE SIMPLE: From shopping for parts to making it all secure
No Starch Press Releases 典he Book of Wi-Fi
San Francisco, CA湧o Starch Press, the publisher that makes computing fun
and accessible, has released 典he Book of Wi-Fi(by John Ross, $29.95,
ISBN 188641145X). This practical and plain-English guide to wireless
networking discusses the entire process of setting up and using 802.11b in
the home or office.
Wireless technology has come a long way, but it still has its quirks and
problems. 填nfortunately, the current state of Wi-Fi design is still
confusing耀etting up a Wi-Fi network and configuring a computer to use the
network involves a lot of obscure jargon and setup options that can
challenge the novice. And these challenges aren't always consistent from
one brand of hardware and software to another,explains John Ross, author
典he Book of Wi-Fi.溺y goals with this book is to clear up that
confusion, help new users get their networks up and running, and explain
how to connect to public networks. I also want to help my readers
understand how Wi-Fi works, so they can troubleshoot their own networks.
Despite these challenges, Wi-Fi is gaining mass appeal. High-speed Internet
access has never been so affordable, and hardware prices are plunging. 的
got my SMC wireless router two years ago for about $400,says John Mark
Walker, Marketing Manager at No Starch Press. 哲ow you can get everything
you need for less than $200.Too, the number of public hot spots is
increasing, making it more convenient for people with Wi-Fi equipped
laptops and PDAs to get online from hotels, airports, conference centers,
and coffee shops. More than 2,000 Starbucks locations nation wide now offer
wireless to their customers.
典he Book of Wi-Fishows non-technical people how to:
* Choose the best place to set up access points to improve their network痴
performance
* Extend their network to offer wireless to their entire neighborhood
* Design and use point-to-point wireless network links to move data across
several miles
* Find public networks and surf the Internet from hotels, conference
centers, and airport passenger terminals
* Use sniffer tools to find unprotected wireless networks
* Secure access points with encryption, password protection, and virtual
private networks (VPNs)
展hen it痴 working properly, a wireless network should be invisible,adds
Ross. 哲obody needs a wireless network; they need a way to read their
e-mail and browse the Internet at relatively high speed.With 典he Book of
Wi-Fi,this complex technology is made simple and accessible to even the
beginning computer user.
典he Book of Wi-Fiwas technically reviewed by Mike Kershaw, an expert in
the Wi-Fi community and author of Kismet--an Open Source 802.11 sniffer tool.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JOHN ROSS has been writing about computers, data networks, and radio
communication for over 20 years, and has written more than two dozen books.
He has worked as a consultant on wired and wireless networking for several
manufacturers, including Motorola and AT&T.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Table of contents: http://www.nostarch.com/?wifi_toc
Sample chapter: http://www.nostarch.com/wifi_01.pdf
THE BOOK OF WI-FI
John Ross
ISBN 188641176X, 288 pp, $29.95 (US), $44.95 (Cdn)
To Order From No Starch Press: email: orders _at_ nostarch.com or call:
800.420.7240 or + 1 415.863.9900
ABOUT NO STARCH PRESS
Since 1994, No Starch Press has published unique and sometimes fringe books
on computing topics, with a focus on Open Source, security, hacking, web
development, programming, gaming, and alternative operating systems. Our
titles have personality, our authors are passionate, and our goal is to
make computing fun and accessible for everyone.
Contact: Janet del Mundo, janet _at_ nostarch.com or +1 415.863.9900.
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