Introduction 1
Part I: Wireless Networking Fundamentals 7
Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Home Networking 9
Chapter 2: From a to n and b-yond 27
Chapter 3: Exploring Bluetooth and Other Wireless Networks 51
Part II: Making Plans 67
Chapter 4: Planning a Wireless Home Network 69
Chapter 5: Choosing Wireless Home Networking Equipment 91
Part III: Installing a Wireless Network 107
Chapter 6: Installing Wireless Access Points in Windows 109
Chapter 7: Setting Up a Wireless Windows Network 125
Chapter 8: Setting Up a Wireless Mac Network 143
Chapter 9: Securing Your Home Network 161
Part IV: Using Your Wireless Network 183
Chapter 10: Putting Your Wireless Network to Work 185
Chapter 11: Gaming Over Your Wireless Network 205
Chapter 12: Networking Your Entertainment Center 225
Chapter 13: Extending Your Mobile Network 245
Chapter 14: Other Cool Things You Can Network 257
Chapter 15: Using a Bluetooth Network 273
Chapter 16: Going Wireless Away from Home 285
Part V: The Part of Tens 297
Chapter 17: Ten FAQs about Wireless Home Networks 299
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Troubleshoot Wireless LAN Performance 309
Chapter 19: Ten Devices to Connect to Your Wireless Network in the Future 319
Chapter 20: Ten Sources for More Information 339
Index 347
