Table Of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction to Wireless Computing
Why Go Wireless?
Connecting Without Wires
Wireless Hardware
Bluetooth
Wireless Software
Chapter 2. Wi-Fi in Your Mac
About 802.11b and 802.11g
AirPort Cards
Installing AirPort Cards
Third-Party Connection Solutions
Setting Up Your Mac to Use Wi-Fi
Extending the Titanium PowerBook's Range
Chapter 3. Making the Wi-Fi Connection
Setting Up a Wireless Network
Networking Principles
AirPort Base Stations
Using the AirPort Admin Utility
Roaming Networks
Internet Sharing (Software Base Stations)
Computer to Computer Networks
Third-Party Base Stations
Chapter 4. Wi-Fi on the Road
Finding a Hotspot
Ethics and Legalities of Open Networks
Chapter 5. Security
Secure Wireless Computing
Virtual Private Networks
Secure Shell (SSH)
Firewalls
Wi-Fi Security
Are 802.11 Networks Really Secure?
Chapter 6. Bluetooth
About Bluetooth
Choosing and Installing a Bluetooth Adapter
Connecting Cellular Phones
Connecting a PDA
Using iSync
Bluetooth Security
Troubleshooting Bluetooth
Chapter 7. Cellular Connectivity
Cellular Networking Price and Performance
GPRS
SMS Messaging
CDMA
Acceleration
Tips for Road Warriors
Chapter 8. Rendezvous
What Is Rendezvous?
Setting Up Peer-to-Peer Networking
Using Rendezvous with iChat AV
Using Rendezvous with Safari
Using Rendezvous with Camino
Sharing Files Using Rendezvous
Remote Login
Collaborative Editing with SubEthaEdit
Using Rendezvous with iTunes to Share Music
Appendix A. RF and Infrared
Glossary
Index
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