{"product_id":"9781615423200","title":"Take Control of Your 802.11n AirPort Network","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're trying to solve a particular problem, you can jump in and read the topics in this ebook in any order, but if you start at the beginning, you'll learn how Apple's 802.11n gear fits into the world of Wi-Fi networking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith that background, you'll learn where to position and how to set up base stations, with diagrams showing common network scenarios—see two examples above—and with step-by-step instructions for configuring key Internet sharing and security options and connecting client computers. For those who have funky Internet connections or tricky IP addressing needs, Glenn provides extended advice for creating a working Wi-Fi network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlenn provides real-world steps, detailed advice, and tips for important scenarios, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirDrop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finding out whether Lion’s AirDrop file-transfer feature will work with your Mac’s Wi-Fi hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-attached printer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Setting up a USB-based printer on your Wi-Fi network, and connecting to the printer from Mac and Windows computers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-attached drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding and configuring a USB-attached drive to a Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme, with important information about how best to configure client access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Capsule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Setting up a Time Machine backup to a Time Capsule, plus making an archive so you can have an offsite backup of your Time Capsule drive, and how to erase the drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple TV:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecting a 2nd-generation Apple TV to your network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirPort Express:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streaming music to an AirPort Express and connecting it to your stereo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuest network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creating a separate guest network to give guests Internet access while restricting local resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understanding oft-suggested security approaches that don't work well and implementing measures that are reliable—and easy to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple base stations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configuring multi-base-station networks, whether connected via Ethernet, wirelessly, or a combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo make your network fly, Glenn helps you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake appropriate band and channel choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eExtend your network's coverage while handling any interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrevent older clients from bogging you down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're trying to solve a problem, you'll find a \"Quick Troubleshooting Guide\" chapter as well as a rundown of how to interpret what the green, amber, blue, or red light on your base station is trying to tell you (we're aware of at least 11 possibilities!). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ebook also explains several ways to find a MAC address, how to handle bridging, how to set up a software base station and an ad hoc network, and what might be coming in the future with IPv6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If anyone knows about real-world Wi-Fi, it's Glenn Fleishman.\" —Mark Frauenfelder, co-founder of bOING bOING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TidBITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182270071024,"sku":"9781615423200","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781615423200_p0.jpg?v=1763851155","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781615423200","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}