802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive GuideAs we all know by now, wireless networks offer many advantages over fixed (or wired) networks. Foremost on that list is mobility, since going wireless frees you from the tether of an Ethernet cable at a desk. But that's just the tip of the cable-free iceberg. Wireless networks are also more flexible, faster and easier for you to use, and more affordable to deploy and maintain. The de facto standard for wireless networking is the 802.11 protocol, which includes Wi-Fi (the wireless standard known as 802.11b) and its faster cousin, 802.11g. With easy-to-install 802.11 network hardware available everywhere you turn, the choice seems simple, and many people dive into wireless computing with less thought and planning than they'd give to a wired network. But it's wise to be familiar with both the capabilities and risks associated with the 802.11 protocols. And 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition is the perfect place to start. This updated edition covers everything you'll ever need to know about wireless technology. Designed with the system administrator or serious home user in mind, it's a no-nonsense guide for setting up 802.11 on Windows and Linux. Among the wide range of topics covered are discussions on:
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... drivers for your card from the manufacturer's web site . Other network technologies are far more mature than 802.11 , and do not require frequent driver updates . Unfortunately , rapid inno- vation in wireless is accompanied by rapid driver ...
... Driver Provider : Dell Corporation Driver Date : Driver Version : 9/26/2003 7.86.15.638 Digital Signer : Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publ Driver Details ... To view details about the driver files . Update Driver ... To ...
... driver , you can use the Windows driver through a wrapper program . Two software packages can run the Windows NDIS driver in a sandbox and translate Windows system calls into their Linux equivalents . The NDISWrapper project ( http ...
Contents
Introduction to Wireless Networking | 1 |
Overview of 802 11 Networks | 12 |
Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP | 114 |
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802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide: The Definitive Guide Matthew S. Gast Limited preview - 2005 |