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The Book of Wireless, Second Edition
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The Book of Wireless, Second Edition

by John Ross
January 2008
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
336 pages
9h 43m
English
No Starch Press
Content preview from The Book of Wireless, Second Edition

I can't find a public network.

Before your computer can connect to a public wireless network, your network adapter must associate itself with that network's access point. If the adapter doesn't automatically join the network, check these configuration settings:

  • Confirm that the TCP/IP settings are configured to accept an IP address from a DHCP server.

  • Run your web browser before you try to use some other Internet client program, such as a mail reader. Most commercial public networks display a login screen through the browser, and they won't make any other connection until you identify yourself to them (and start their billing clock). If your default home page is a blank screen, choose a website from your Favorites or Bookmarks list, or type a URL ...

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ISBN: 9781593271695Catalog PageErrata