Paraglyph Press Publishes Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide, 2nd Edition
Scottsdale AZ-April 24, 2004 /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/--Paraglyph Press announces that best-selling author, Jeff Duntemann, has written a new edition of the book that Amazon readers have praised as "the definitive book on Wi-Fi and wireless networks." "Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide, 2nd Edition" (ISBN 1-932111-88-3, $34.99) now provides everything that Wi-Fi users need to move up to the super-speed Wireless-G standard and take advantage of the new WPA security.
The new edition also features a number of inexpensive and easy-to-build projects that readers can build now to supercharge their Wi-Fi systems.
The book provides extensive hands-on discussions of critical Wi-Fi and wireless hardware. Written in Duntemann's engaging and entertaining style, "
Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide, 2nd Edition" covers all the 802.11 wireless standards and also features today's leading Wi-Fi technologies and techniques including using Wi-Fi enabled PDAs, working with community networks, setting up powerful Wi-Fi hotspots, cutting-edge security techniques, and much more. The book provides extensive coverage of the new 802.11g standard and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security.
Computer users have discovered that they can set up a Wi-Fi connection for less than $100, and the hardware is readily available everywhere. But with the advent of hotspots in public places--from Starbucks to McDonald's restaurants--the increase of security threats to individuals who are wireless enabled, and the plethora of wireless hardware, many users are confused about how to both get started and get the most out of their wireless experiences. Wi-Fi expert Jeff Duntemann tackles both challenges masterfully--one of the reasons that readers praise his book as "the Bible for anyone who is building, using, and protecting Wi-Fi wireless networks and PCs." The new second edition is designed to show readers how easy it is to design, build, test, implement, and troubleshoot a wireless network.
More importantly, readers will learn how to install adequate security to protect networks from drive-by hackers and other security threats. And with Jeff's expertise and numerous hands-on projects, users can learn how to extend the range of Wi-Fi networks by a factor of ten!
Specifically, readers will learn how to:
-Save money setting up a Wi-Fi system in their home or office
-Protect themselves from vicious network hackers and crackers
-Create their own low-cost and powerful antennas
-Set up the best access points for their Wi-Fi requirements
-Use their Wi-Fi rig for wardriving
-Get involved with wireless community networks
-Best use Wi-Fi to access the Net while they are on the road
Jeff Duntemann is a legendary technology expert, teacher, lecturer, wireless aficionado, ham radio operator, and best-selling author. Having written a dozen books, he is best known for his best-sellers "Degunking Windows" (Paraglyph), "Assembly Language Step-By-Step" (Wiley), and "Delphi Programming Explorer" (Coriolis Group). He was the co-founder and editor-in-chief of "PC Techniques Magazine" and "Visual Developer Magazine." His web site
http://www.duntemann.com is dedicated to all things Duntemann-related and is visited regularly by legions of loyal fans. He and Keith Weiskamp were the founders of computer book publisher Coriolis, best known for its mega-bestselling series, Exam Cram.
Duntemann commented on Wi-Fi technologies: "Wi-Fi has now become mainstream. The prices of gear have dropped to a few hundred dollars, and unit sales of wireless gear are skyrocketing. This book will help anyone set up their own wireless network--with hardware that you can buy just about
anywhere."
Keith Weiskamp, President of Paraglyph Press, noted: "We're delighted that Jeff has written a new edition of his best-selling book on Wi-Fi. He's been watching the growth of wireless for a number of years, so he brings an expertise to the table that you won't find in any other book. With Jeff's track record of writing extremely successful books, we believe 'Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide, 2nd Edition,' will continue to be the preferred book for anyone who wants to set up a wireless network."
Contents of "Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide, 2nd Edition"
1. Making Connections by Cutting the Cables
2. Networking, Ethernet-Style
3. Your Net and the Internet
4. Designing Your Wi-Fi Network
5. Wi-Fi Communities
6. Access Points and Gateways
7. Wi-Fi Client Adapters
8. Antennas, Cables, and Connectors
9. Putting It Together and Testing It Out
10. Wi-Fi Warriors on the Road
11. The Problem of the Speckled Axe
12. What Hackers Can Do and How You Can Thwart Them
13. WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy)
14. WPA and the Future of Wi-Fi Security
15. Setting Up WEP and WPA Security
16. The Tin Can Bandwidth Expander
17. Bridging Two Networks
18. Building a Parabolic Mesh Reflector
19. Going Wardriving
20. NetStumbler's Log Files
Appendix A. Directory of Suppliers
Appendix B. FCC Regulations Governing Wi-Fi
Appendix C. Finding Your TCP/IP Configuration Data
Encyclopedia of 802.11 Standards (802.11a-n, 802.11x)
Index
Book Fast Facts
Title:
Jeff Duntemann's Wi-Fi Guide, 2nd Edition
Publication Date: April 13, 2004
Page Count: 520 pages
Cover Price: $34.99 U.S.
About Paraglyph Press
Paraglyph Press was founded in May 2002 by Keith Weiskamp, Jeff Duntemann, Steven Sayre, and Cynthia Caldwell. The focus for this technical publishing company is on making books for computer users everywhere on programming, networking, web development, and emerging technologies. Recent best-sellers include "Degunking Windows," "Looking Good in Print," "Game Coding Complete," and "Mac OS X 10.3 Panther Little Black Book." For a complete
list of titles, visit our web site
http://www.paraglyphpress.com or
http://www.oreilly.com/paraglyph.
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