The Book of Wireless, Second Edition

INTRODUCTION

This is a book for people who want to use the Internet everywhere—not just in the office or in the room at home where there's a telephone or cable connection, but in the backyard, at the public library, at a highway rest area, or in a hotel lobby. In this book you will learn how to choose the best wireless data service for your particular needs, how to set up your computer for wireless, and how to design and install your own wireless network. We'll also describe some wireless products and services that you might not have known about, such as the ability to make low-cost, worldwide Voice over Internet (VoIP) telephone calls from your ...