Constructing Wi-fi Neighborhood Networks is about getting individuals on-line utilizing wi-fi community know-how. The 802.11b normal (also referred to as WiFi) makes it attainable to community cities, colleges, neighborhoods, small enterprise, and nearly any type of group. All that is required is a willingness to cooperate and share sources. The primary version of this guide helped hundreds of individuals interact in group networking actions. On the time, it was inconceivable to foretell how rapidly and totally WiFi would penetrate {the marketplace}. Right this moment, with WiFi-enabled computer systems nearly as widespread as Ethernet, it makes much more sense to take the subsequent step and community your group utilizing nothing however freely obtainable radio spectrum. This guide has confirmed many individuals the best way to make their community obtainable, even from the park bench, the best way to prolong high-speed Web entry into the various areas not served by DSL and cable suppliers, and the best way to construct working communities and a shared although intangible community. All that is required to create an entry level for high-speed Web connection is a gateway or base station. As soon as that’s arrange, any laptop with a wi-fi card can log onto the community and share its sources. Rob Flickenger constructed such a community in northern California, and continues to take part in network-building efforts. His nuts-and-bolts information covers:
Deciding on the suitable tools
Discovering antenna websites, and constructing and putting in antennas
Defending your community from inappropriate entry
New community monitoring instruments and methods (new)
Rules affecting wi-fi deployment (new)
IP community administration, together with DNS and IP Tunneling (new)
His experience, in addition to his humorousness and enthusiasm for the subject, makes Constructing Wi-fi Neighborhood Networks a really helpful and readable guide for anybody serious about wi-fi connectivity.
Writer : O’Reilly Media; 2nd version (July 29, 2003)
Language : English
Paperback : 176 pages
ISBN-10 : 0596005024
ISBN-13 : 978-0596005023
Merchandise Weight : 9.3 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.47 x 9 inches
