Wi-Fi Quick Start
With this book, you’ll learn about Wi-Fi principles and standards so you can make choices about purchasing equipment and configuring it. You’ll also learn about local area networking, connecting from different operating systems to Wi-Fi gateways, how to use a personal hotspot, and securing your network and your data. Once you Learn Wireless Basics, you’re ready to take the next step.
Put a network together:
In order to set up a network, consult Pick Wi-Fi Network Gear. Then, for standard networks, read Pick a Wi-Fi Channel for background on frequencies and spectrum. This all helps you get prepared for what’s in Configure Your Network.
With a network in place, you may want to have a networked printer or network-accessible hard drives, configuration of which is explained in Share Printers and Disks.
Use a network locally and remotely:
- While setting up a network may be old hat to you, you can learn the ins and outs across every major operating system in Connect to a Network. It’s common to set up and use mobile hotspots, and you can learn the details in Connect with a Personal Hotspot. You may also need to reach devices on your network from elsewhere on the internet: see Reach Your Network Remotely.
Secure your local and internet data:
- When you use your network, you want to be safe from snoopers. Read Secure Your Network for how to set this up. Beyond your network, you should make sure nobody can intercept your communications, which is explained in Secure Yourself.