Chapter 14. Setting Up Your Access Point

In this chapter

  • What are the prerequisites?

  • Connecting your access point

  • Up and running with (more or less) default settings

So you've taken the plunge and bought a Wi-Fi access point! This chapter tells you how to plug it in and use it both to create a network and to connect to the Internet.

What are you waiting for? Creating a wireless Wi-Fi network is usually quick and painless. This chapter provides the information you need to make it a painless experience.

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