Description
Book SynopsisDo 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. How do you stay connected to the rest of the world while you''re on the road?
For a growing number of over-the-road drivers, business travelers, and RV enthusiasts, the answer is a wireless Internet connection. With a laptop and wireless access, you can
- Pay bills, check accounts, and handle banking online
- Send and receive e-mail
- Surf the Web
- Access your home PC
- Make inexpensive phone calls with VoIP
- Watch TV, download movies, and listen to satellite radio
So, you say, I see people in movies popping open their laptops and getting online wherever they happen to be. It looks awfully easywhy do I need a book? We
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: The Wonderful World of Wireless Fidelity.
Chapter 1: Taking the Wi-Fi Highway.
Chapter 2: Selecting a Standard.
Chapter 3: Gearing Up.
Chapter 4: Putting Your Gear Together.
Part II: Surfing the Net Unplugged.
Chapter 5: Spotting Hotspots.
Chapter 6: Using Truck– and RV–Friendly Hotspots.
Part III: Bridging the Wireless Gap.
Chapter 7: Cellular Data Services: Can You Connect Me Now?
Chapter 8: Reattaching the Wired Tether.
Chapter 9: Sky-High Wi-Fi.
Part IV: Securing Your Information.
Chapter 10: Taking Common–Sense Steps to Security.
Chapter 11: Encrypting Data.
Chapter 12: Accessing Your Home PC Remotely.
Part V: Taking Care of Business.
Chapter 13: Talking Cheap with VoIP.
Chapter 14: Managing the Over-the-Road Office.
Part VI: Entertaining Electronics.
Chapter 15: Extra-Terrestrial Radio.
Chapter 16: Taking the Show on the Road.
Part VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Must–Have Travel Accessories.
Chapter 18: Ten Fantastic Free Applications.
Index.
