December 2006
Beginner to intermediate
384 pages
10h 39m
English
Probably the most significant change impacting wireless networks will be the number and types of devices that connect to it. A number of new devices have already come out, but these are network-specific types of gear like print servers and such.
In the next wave, we see all types of devices connecting to the network, including some obvious devices such as TVs, stereos, and digital recording devices (DVRs), but also appliances, home security systems, and electronics that can control home lighting, sprinkler systems, air conditioning, and answering machines.
Connecting these devices will have some pretty important implications on security and processing requirements for your wireless router. Because ...