AirPort and Mac Wireless Networks For Dummies
Written by: Michael E. Cohen
Editorial Reviews:
Share printers, play games online, and see how to find a strong signal
Here's an AirPort that won't make you wait! This cool technology makes wireless networking a snap, and with this book, even an adult can do it. You'll see how to set up your network with Mac OS(r) X, add home entertainment toys, take it on the road, and even (sorry!) keep in touch with the office from almost anywhere.
Discover how to:
* Add AirPort to any OS X Mac
* Connect your network to the Internet
* Extend your AirPort network's range
* Show movies and post photos over your network
* Protect your AirPort network from intruders
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Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not as good as enclosed directions
Comment: I got this book to troubleshoot an already set up wireless system. When I encountered problems, the book did not provide insight beyond that provided by the instructuons. If you enjoy lame humor and need to fill your empty bookshelf, buy this book.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Perfect - Great Tutorial & Fun Reading
Comment: Even though the Apple Airport choice is not the cheapest choice, it is the easiest to set up ... but like most people, you are worried about leaving any holes for your neighbors or the guy in a car on the street to ride your bandwidth or worse.
"AirPort and Mac Wireless Networks For Dummies" covers nearly ever setup choice in not only helping you get set up but also what each of the security choices (yes, no, WEP, Multicast, etc, etc ..) means and why or why not to choose that choice.
It's written (as all the Dummies books) by a "normal" person for "normal" people. The Apple Mac setup wizard (unlike Pc ones) included with your purchase of the Airport is actually useful but there are some extra choices in the menus that are explained in greater detail and much clearer here.
There are also simple instructions for those who want to add a router and share a USB printer.
And how to extend the distance of your Airport with additional airports ... and several great chapters explaining the difference between the regular Airport, the Airport Express and how to set it up to stream music or when you go out on the road.
This book explains exactly what it promises and sets out step by step so everything is crystal clear.
It's detailed without giving you too much info and never with jargon that's confusing.
After you get your Airport, buy this book. Your setup will take 15 minutes but you will sleep soundly knowing all your bases are covered.
Dewey Decimal Number: 004.68
EAN: 9780764589713
ISBN: 0764589717
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 378
Publication Date: 2006-02-06
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies
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Editorial Reviews:
Share printers, play games online, and see how to find a strong signal
Here's an AirPort that won't make you wait! This cool technology makes wireless networking a snap, and with this book, even an adult can do it. You'll see how to set up your network with Mac OS(r) X, add home entertainment toys, take it on the road, and even (sorry!) keep in touch with the office from almost anywhere.
Discover how to:
* Add AirPort to any OS X Mac
* Connect your network to the Internet
* Extend your AirPort network's range
* Show movies and post photos over your network
* Protect your AirPort network from intruders
If you like "AirPort and Mac Wireless Networks For Dummies, you might also like ...
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Not as good as enclosed directions
Comment: I got this book to troubleshoot an already set up wireless system. When I encountered problems, the book did not provide insight beyond that provided by the instructuons. If you enjoy lame humor and need to fill your empty bookshelf, buy this book.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Perfect - Great Tutorial & Fun Reading
Comment: Even though the Apple Airport choice is not the cheapest choice, it is the easiest to set up ... but like most people, you are worried about leaving any holes for your neighbors or the guy in a car on the street to ride your bandwidth or worse.
"AirPort and Mac Wireless Networks For Dummies" covers nearly ever setup choice in not only helping you get set up but also what each of the security choices (yes, no, WEP, Multicast, etc, etc ..) means and why or why not to choose that choice.
It's written (as all the Dummies books) by a "normal" person for "normal" people. The Apple Mac setup wizard (unlike Pc ones) included with your purchase of the Airport is actually useful but there are some extra choices in the menus that are explained in greater detail and much clearer here.
There are also simple instructions for those who want to add a router and share a USB printer.
And how to extend the distance of your Airport with additional airports ... and several great chapters explaining the difference between the regular Airport, the Airport Express and how to set it up to stream music or when you go out on the road.
This book explains exactly what it promises and sets out step by step so everything is crystal clear.
It's detailed without giving you too much info and never with jargon that's confusing.
After you get your Airport, buy this book. Your setup will take 15 minutes but you will sleep soundly knowing all your bases are covered.
Technical Details
Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 004.68
EAN: 9780764589713
ISBN: 0764589717
Label: For Dummies
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 378
Publication Date: 2006-02-06
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies
