Guides you in setting-up a secure home wireless network.

These days, nobody really wants to learn everything there is about their hardware and software. And even if you did, who has the time to endlessly tinker and play with it until you figure everything out? You just want a book that will quickly show you how to set up your home wireless network. Home Wireless Networking in a Snap is designed specifically for busy people like you. This book covers the things that aren't already covered in the documentation that came with your equipment and the things you can't just figure out on your own. It is organized into a series of well-organized, bite-sized, quickly accomplished tasks, that lets you zero right in on particular tasks you want to accomplish. This hands-on approach to setting-up a secure home wireless network will have your network up and running in no time.

Part I
Networking and Windows Fundamentals
Chapter 1
Start Here
3
Chapter 2
Navigating Windows XP
19
Chapter 3
Sharing a Home Computer
41
Part II
Creating the Home Network
Chapter 4
Installing and Configuring the Wireless Router
67
Chapter 5
Installing and Configuring Wireless Adapters
91
Chapter 6
Configureing the Windows Home Network
123
Part III
Using the Home Network
Chapter 7
Sharing Network Resources
155
Chapter 8
Filtering Content and Enabling Game Services
183
Chapter 9
Taking Advantage of Wireless Hotspots
211
Part IV
Protecting and Securing the Wireless Network
Chapter 10
Protecting Your System and Data
231
Chapter 11
Securing the Wireless Network
265
Chapter 12
Protecting the Wireless Network
305
Chapter 13
Troubleshooting and Monitoring Network Connections
333