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LINUX UNWIRED - A Complete Guide to Wireless Configuration
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LINUX UNWIRED
A Complete Guide to Wireless Configuration
by Roger Weeks, Edd Dumbill and Brian Jepson
Copyright 2004 Oreilly Media, Sebastapol, California
297 pages, 6 x 9 oversized paperback
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Editorial Review:
Intended for Linux enthusiasts, this guide provides instructions for
configuring Linux with the 802.11 protocols, connecting to hotspots, and
building a Wi-Fi access point. The authors also introduce the core Bluetooth
concepts for replacing USB and serial cables, and cover infrared-enabled
devices, cellular data networks, and GPS mapping to locate Wi-Fi
networks.Copyright (c) 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Description:
In Linux Unwired, you'll learn the basics of wireless computing, from the
reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your
wireless network or accessing wireless data services on the road. The book
provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported
by Linux. You'll learn how to install and configure a variety of wireless
technologies to fit different scenarios, including an office or home network
and for use on the road. You'll also learn how to get Wi-Fi running on a
laptop, how to use Linux to create your own access point, and how to deal
with cellular networks, Bluetooth, and Infrared. Other topics covered in the
book include:
* Connecting to wireless hotspots
* Cellular data plans you can use with Linux
* Wireless security, including WPA and 802.1x
* Finding and mapping Wi-Fi networks with kismet and gpsd
* Connecting Linux to your Palm or Pocket PC
* Sending text messages and faxes from Linux through your cellular phone
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