Chapter 6. Installing and Configuring a Wi-Fi Network

IN THIS CHAPTER

Wireless ethernet networking, commonly referred to as Wi-Fi, is the hottest home network technology around. When you install a wireless ethernet network, you can put away your wire crimpers and stop worrying about hiding network cables because radio waves carry your signals between PCs and other devices.

Although you no longer need to worry about running cables all over your home when you install a wireless ethernet/Wi-Fi home network, you still need to be concerned about selecting ...

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