From passive network scanning to aligning long-distance antennas, beefing up wireless network security, and beyond, this book answers real-life networking needs with direct solutions. It includes coverage for important changes in specifications, hardware and software, and delve into cellular and Bluetooth technologies.
Whether you're considering Wi-Fi as a supplement or alternative to cable and DSL, using Bluetooth to network devices in your home or office, or want to use cellular data plans for access to data nearly everywhere, this text will show you the full-spectrum view of wireless capabilities of Linux, and how to take advantage of them.