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Book SynopsisThis new edition offers a case for building wireless networks on a local level - they are inexpensive and can be implemented and managed by the community using them. This guide helps readers plan a network, obtain essential components and understand protocols.
Table of ContentsPreface 1. Wireless Community Networks Why Now? The WISP Approach The Cooperative Approach About This Book 2. Defining Project Scope The Standards Hardware Requirements Site Survey 802.11b Channels and Interference Topographical Mapping 3. Network Layout Layer 1 (Physical) Connectivity Wired Wireless Vital Services Security Considerations Summary 4. Using Access Points Access Point Caveats The Apple AirPort Base Station Access Point Management Software Local LAN Access Configuring Dialup NAT and DHCP Bridging WEP, MAC Filtering, and Closed Networks Roaming Channel Spacing 5. Host-Based Networking Anatomy of a Wireless Gateway 6. Long-Range Networking Topo Maps 102: Geographical Diversity Antenna Characteristics and Placement 7. Other Applications Software Point-to-Point Links Point-to-Multipoint Links Home-Brew Antennas Redundant Links Repeaters Security Concerns NoCatAuth Captive Portal Fun with IP In Closing 8. Radio Free Planet Universal Wireless The Future 9. Radio Free Sebastopol OSCON 2000 The Campus Coffee, Coffee, Coffee Online From Home, No Strings Attached Seattle Wireless NoCat The Community Takes Notice The Portland Summit And So On A. Regulations Affecting 802.11 Deployment B. Path Loss Calculations C. Simple Scheme Management Index
