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Going wireless made simple WiFi Home Networking RAYMOND SMITH February 2003 NETWORKING/HARDWARE 7 3⁄ 8 x 9 1⁄ 4 ISBN: 0-07-141253-0 $24.95TR (paperback/CD-ROM) 320 pages 50 illustrations EAN: 9780071412537 UPC: 639785504061 Millions of us now work from home—either as a result of a more mobile work force, or the failing economy. The average person doesn’t know where to begin when setting up a home office, let alone an efficient and inexpensive wireless network. WiFi Home Networking is truly the home businessperson’s survival guide for setting up a wireless home network and business. ■ Summarizes business expenses and savings to help a prospective user choose an appropriate office setup ■ Reviews several WiFi products currently on the market for home use ■ Suggests useful networking tools that save money for smalltime operators ■ Compares wireless versus wired connections in terms of home networking ■ Includes practical information about security, viruses, and backing up RAYMOND SMITH (Ojai, CA) has a degree in telecommunications, and has worked as a News Director and Editorial Writer for several radio stations. He has worked in the field of computer programming and maintenance, with a specialty in data networking. Most recently, he has worked as a Network Administrator for Verizon. Installing, Troubleshooting, and Repairing Wireless Networks JIM ASPINWALL February 2003 NETWORKING/HARDWARE 7 3⁄ 8 x 9 1⁄ 4 ISBN: 0-07-141070-8 $39.95TR (paperback/CD-ROM) 720 pages 100 illustrations EAN: 9780071410700 UPC: 639785503415 This book/CD-ROM package is THE definitive reference to the benefits, pitfalls, set-up, troubleshooting, and repair of wireless networks. The author covers the entire range of wireless networks and explains the specific needs of each individual application. ■ Introduces all the various wireless system components—both “off the shelf ” and subscriber ■ Covers essential technologies such as 802.11a and b, Bluetooth, and 3G cellular phone systems ■ Provides solutions for interference, range, and throughput problems ■ CD-ROM includes software tools and utilities to assist with connections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair JIM ASPINWALL (Campbell, CA) is a published author and a former Windows Helpdesk columnist and feature editor for CNET.com. HOME NETWORKING 13
