This book is broken up into seven parts, each part is made up of two to four
chapters -- and that'd be them coming up now. . . .
Part I: The Wonderful World
of Wireless Fidelity
If you're just getting your feet wet with wireless Internet connectivity, you
may have questions ranging from "How does wireless work?" to "How do I get
started?" In this part, I help you to
Discover the basics of wireless Internet access, as well as ways in which
it can enhance your over-the-road computing experience (Chapter 1).
Identify the various wireless standards and decide which standard most
suits your needs (Chapter 2).
Find and buy hardware devices that are especially well suited for use in
your over-the-road environment (Chapter 3).
Get your wireless gear set up and running smoothly (Chapter 4).
Part II: Surfing the Net Unplugged
After you've got your gear sorted out and set up, you're ready to surf the Net
without wires. In this part, I help you to
Identify and use the directories and devices that can get you to friendly
locations from which to make a wireless connection to the Internet
(Chapter 5).
Set up an account, get connected at the hotspot of your choice, and
handle issues like troubleshooting and e-mail (Chapter 6).
Part III: Bridging the Wireless Gap
Even though wireless Internet access is a rapidly spreading phenomenon, there
are still a few gaps in coverage. In this part, I take a look at some methods you
can use to make an alternate connection. For example, I help you to
Discover some ways cellular data services and equipment can help you
connect your computer to the Internet when there's not a hotspot -- or
even a building -- in sight (Chapter 7).
Introduction
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