Setting Up Public Wireless Internet Access
Book Details:
Publisher: | Cisco Press |
Series: |
Cisco Press
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Author: | Eric Geier |
Edition: | 1 |
ISBN-10: | 1587052660 |
ISBN-13: | 9781587052668 |
Pages: | 264 |
Published: | Oct 20 2006 |
Posted: | Nov 19 2014 |
Language: | English |
Book format: | CHM |
Book size: | 8.72 MB |
Book Description:
Wi-Fi Hotspots Setting Up Public Wireless Internet Access Installing and operating a Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to attract customers and differentiate your business. Deploying even a small wireless network has proven to be a difficult task for the average consumer, however. With this book as your guide, you can painlessly figure out the requirements for your Wi-Fi hotspot, how to properly set it up, how to operate it, and how to optimize it for the needs and security of your customers. Wi-Fi Hotspots helps you throughout the entire process of setting up a hotspot to offer free or fee-based Internet access to the general public: Understand the benefits to your business of hosting a hotspot Decide what type of hotspot you should implement Examine what equipment is best suited for your hotspot Follow step-by-step procedures for setting up your hotspot Get the word out about your hotspot availability Ensure your hotspot is not used improperly Evaluate Wi-Fi security concerns Fix common problems hotspot users face Increase the coverage area of your Wi-Fi hotspot Whether you are a small business owner looking to attract customers and distinguish your business or you are an IT professional at a larger organization looking to establish hotspot connectivity, this book provides you with everything you need to know in order to provide public wireless Internet access. Eric Geier is a computing and wireless networking author and consultant. For several years, he's be employed with Wireless-Nets, Ltd., a consulting firm focusing on the implementation of wireless mobile solutions and training. Eric is a Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA). He is an author and contributor of several books and eLearning (CBT) courses. He is a regular contributor at Wi-FiPlanet.com. For more information about Eric Geier, visit his website at http://www.egeier.com Companion CD-ROM The companion CD-ROM contains two software utilities, ZoneCD and NetStumbler, to help you implement and manage your Wi-Fi hotspot. This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers. Category: Wireless Networking Covers: Wi-Fi Hotspots
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