December 2006
Beginner to intermediate
384 pages
10h 39m
English
The 802.11 standard specifies how wireless works and communicates with both devices and the network. Although there are many 802.11 specifications, only four have any relevance to the purchasing decisions of the home user (standards A, B, G, and N). How you choose the right standard for your situation is the subject of Chapter 3.
It is also important to note that we most likely have not seen the last of new wireless standards. Because wireless is such a relatively new technology, there are bound to be more improvements.
Finally, because wireless networks use radio transmitters at particular frequencies that are authorized by governments, do not assume that the wireless router you purchased in your country can safely be used in another ...