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Wireless Networking

PCs connect to your network with some kind of physical cabling. Now it's time to cut the cord and look at one of the most exciting developments in network technology: wireless networking.

In this tutorial:

  1. Historical/Conceptual
  2. Wi-Fi Standards
  3. 802.11
  4. Hardware
  5. Software
  6. Wireless Network Modes
  7. Infrastructure Mode
  8. Speed
  9. BSSID, SSID, and ESSID
  10. Broadcasting Frequency
  11. Channels
  12. CSMA/CA
  13. 802.11b
  14. 802.11a
  15. 802.11g
  16. 802.11n
  17. Wireless Networking Security
  18. MAC Address Filtering
  19. Wireless Authentication
  20. Data Encryption
  21. Power Over Ethernet
  22. Implementing Wi-Fi
  23. Installing the Client
  24. Setting Up an Ad Hoc Network
  25. Placing Access Point
  26. Access Point Configuration
  27. Configuring Encryption
  28. Configuring the Client
  29. Adding a WAP
  30. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi
  31. Hardware Troubleshooting
  32. Software Troubleshooting
  33. Connectivity Troubleshooting
  34. Configuration Troubleshooting