[PLUG] Book review: Complete Wireless Home Networking (XP ed)

[Jesse Huestis <jhuestis@comcast.net>]

Hi Again:

I grabbed two of the books at the last PLUG meeting and here is the 
first review.

Title: Complete Wireless Home Networking (Windows XP Edition)

This book does not live up to its billing.  It does cover the terms, 
basic setup in the valid Windows invironments, WEP security and some oh 
so basic trouble shooting.  Where it is lacking is in its 
troubleshooting section and in its more advanced security.  Things not 
covered are removing SSID broadcast, limiting access to specifc MAC 
addresses and taking advantage of some of the advanced router features. 
Now router features are not specifi to the wireless world, but it is 
important to have setup information at least in a basic sense so people 
could access there computer remotely if they choose to.  

What I liked about the book was that it explained things in simiple 
terms, even clearing up a misconception I had had.  The step by step 
instructions are good.  It gives the reader information about how to 
shop for a good card.  Lastly, it covers some tools out there that are 
real world like email and IM.

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