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Take Control of Your AirPort Network
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Wi-Fi networking is supposed to be simple. So why do so many people tear their
hair out when trying to configure their wireless networks?It's all about the
details. In this book, Wi-Fi experts Glenn Fleishman and Adam Engst put AirPort
through its paces, teaching you in step-by-step, illustrated examples about
how to remove the frustration in your configuration. The book covers the range
of your AirPort and Wi-Fi needs, starting with how to pick the appropriate base
station and adapter card--Apple is often best, but it's worth considering alternatives.
It tells you how to determine the best place for your Wi-Fi equipment, and then
how to configure your base station and computer for precisely your needs. A
long section explains setting up your own dynamic addressing, a common need
for home networks with a mix of computers and needs. Next, the book covers six
ways to improve your network's coverage area and range, providing higher speeds
at longer distances. Finally, you find out about securing your network: both
keeping intruders out and securing the data that passes over the network. Four
appendices cover related issues, including AirPort Express configuration, setting
up a software base station, using AirPort Management Utilities, and finding
the right Wi-Fi adapter for an older Mac or PC.
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