Over-the-road wireless for dummies
Do you roam the road making a living, or are you enjoying the nomadic life of a retiree with a motor home? Either way, life goes on no matter where you're hanging your hat tonight. Bills still need to be paid, grandchildren grow up way too fast, and you've gotten pretty dependent on your e-mail
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Cover
About the Author
Dedication
Author8217;s Acknowledgments
Contents at a Glance
TOC36;Table of Contents
CH36;Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Conventions Used in This Book
Icons Used in This Book
Part I58; The Wonderful World of Wireless Fidelity
CH36;Chapter 158; Taking the Wi45;Fi Highway
Why Wireless63;
The Nuts and Bolts of Wi45;Fi
Deciding on the Best Route
CH36;Chapter 258; Selecting a Standard
Matching Purpose to Standard
Focusing on the Front45;Runners
Ensuring Compliance and Compatibility
Speed Limits on the Cyberhighway
Picking the Standard That Meets Your Needs
CH36;Chapter 358; Gearing Up
Surveying Your Needs Before You Shop
Living Large with a Laptop
Keeping Life Compact with a PDA
Adapting Your Laptop or PDA for Wireless
Extending Your Range
CH36;Chapter 458; Putting Your Gear Together
Getting Ready to Install a Wireless Adapter
Installing a Wireless Adapter 40;Laptop41;
Installing a Wireless Adapter 40;PDA41;
Attaching an External Antenna
Putting an External Amplifier in the Mix
Part II58; Surfing the Net Unplugged
CH36;Chapter 558; Spotting Hotspots
Checking Wireless Directories
Using Wireless Network Detectors
Putting Network Detection Software to Work
CH36;Chapter 658; Using Truck 8211; and RV 8211; Friendly Hotspots
Evaluating Your Choices
Making the Connection
Troubleshooting Your Connection
Using E45;Mail at a Hotspot
Part III58; Bridging the Wireless Gap
CH36;Chapter 758; Cellular Data Services58; Can You Connect Me Now63;
Choosing Your Tools
Connecting with a Cell Data Card
Connecting with Your Cellphone
Combining Wi45;Fi and Cellular
Boosting Your Signal
Finding Additional Information
CH36;Chapter 858; Reattaching the Wired Tether
Preparing for Travel
Delving into Dialup
Dialup Unplugged 40;Kind Of41;
CH36;Chapter 958; Sky45;High Wi45;Fi
Surfing with a Satellite58; The Basics
Surveying the Known Universe of Options
Going the DIY Route
Getting a Self45;Pointing VSAT Installed
Receiving TV44; Too
Part IV58; Securing Your Information
CH36;Chapter 1058; Taking Common45;Sense Steps to Security
Identifying Security Threats
Beware of Geeks Bearing Grifts
Protecting Your Data
Using Built45;in Security Features
Blocking the Bad Guys with a Firewall
Employing a Virtual Private Network
CH36;Chapter 1158; Encrypting Data
Examining Data Encryption
Getting Started with Cryptainer LE
Encrypting Files
Sending Encrypted E45;Mail or Attachments
Encrypting Program Applications
Using File Encryption in Windows XP Pro
CH36;Chapter 1258; Accessing Your Home PC Remotely
Examining Remote Access
Using RealVNC
Using Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop
Getting Your Feet Wet with LogMeIn Free
Part V58; Taking Care of Business
CH36;Chapter 1358; Talking Cheap with VoIP
Exploring VoIP
Selecting a Service
Turning Your Laptop into a Phone
Making and Receiving Calls
CH36;Chapter 1458; Managing the Over45;the45;Road Office
Setting Up Your Office
Navigating by Satellite
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