Linux Unwired

In Linux Unwired, you'll learn the basics of wireless computing, from the reasons why you'd want to go wireless in the first place, to setting up your wireless network or accessing wireless data services on the road. The book provides a complete introduction to all the wireless technologies supported by Linux. You'll learn how to install and configure a variety of wireless technologies to fit different scenarios, including an office or home network and for use on the road. You'll also learn how to get Wi-Fi running on a laptop, how to use Linux to create your own access point, and how to deal with cellular networks, Bluetooth, and Infrared. Other topics covered in the book include: Connecting to wireless hotspots; Cellular data plans you can use with Linux; Wireless security, including WPA and 802.1x ; Finding and mapping Wi-Fi networks with kismet and gpsd; Connecting Linux to your Palm or Pocket PC; Sending text messages and faxes from Linux through your cellular phone Linux Unwired is a one-stop wireless information source for on-the-go Linux users. 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 book will show you the full-spectrum view of wireless capabilities of Linux, and how to take advantage of them.

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"'Out of the box' isn't a commonly heard phrase in the Linux community, but perhaps 'out of the book' should be! If you want your Linux wireless network with the minimum fuss, it's an essential read." Davey Winder - PC Plus, September; Linux Unwired covers a lot of ground in a short space and it manages to do it well, for the Linux WIFI enthusiast this book could become a constant reference. Computer Shopper, June 2005

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Edd is Managing Editor of XML.com. He also writes free software, and packages Bluetooth-related software for the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. Edd is the creator of XMLhack and WriteTheWeb, and has a weblog called Behind the Times. Brian Jepson is an O'Reilly editor, programmer, and co-author of Mac OS X Panther for Unix Geeks and Learning Unix for Mac OS X Panther. He's also a volunteer system administrator and all-around geek for AS220, a non-profit arts center in Providence, Rhode Island. AS220 gives Rhode Island artists uncensored and unjuried forums for their work. These forums include galleries, performance space, and publications. Brian sees to it that technology, especially free software, supports that mission.

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Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction to Wireless Radio Waves Connections Without Wires Wireless Alphabet Soup Bluetooth Cellular Data Infrared; 2. Wi-Fi on Your Linux Box Quick Start Chipset Compatibility Four Steps to Wi-Fi Linux Wi-Fi Drivers in Depth; 3. Getting On the Network Hotspots Wireless Network Discovery; 4. Communicating Securely The Pitfalls of WEP The Future Is 802.11i WPA: a Subset of 802.11i WPA on Linux; 5. Configuring Access Points with Linux Linux-Friendly Wireless Vendors Commercial Wireless Equipment Overview Configuring Access Points Flashing Your Access Point; 6. Building Your Own Access Point Hardware Software Linux-Powered Off-the-Shelf; 7. Bluetooth Quick Start Bluetooth Basics Bluetooth Hardware Linux Bluetooth Support Installing the BlueZ Utilities Basic Configuration and Operation Graphical Applications Cool Bluetooth Tricks; 8. Infrared IrDA in the Kernel PC Laptop with Built-In IrDA Infrared Dongle Sharing a Network Connection over IrDA Connecting to the Internet with a Cell Phone Transferring Files with OpenOBEX Synchronizing with a Palm Pocket PC; 9. Cellular Networking Cellular Data Some Cellular Carriers Phones and Cards Sending a Fax Text Messaging Acceleration; 10. GPS Uses of GPS A GPS Glossary GPS Devices Listening to a GPS Mapping Wi-Fi Networks with Kismet GpsDrive Other Applications Index

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