This easy-to-follow, hands-on guide walks readers through the construction of a wireless network * Explains how to get a handle on the 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, choose the right equipment, and put it all together * Shows how to set up the basics: file and printer sharing, user accounts, and WEP and WPA security * Demonstrates how to move beyond PCs and connect almost anything to a wireless network–PDAs, video game consoles, home entertainment systems, even "smart home" devices to control lights and appliances * Includes great solutions for the office and shows how to take wireless connectivity just about anywhere