Wireless Networking Absolute Beginner's Guide

It would be wrong for me to penalize this book based on what other reviews said about it. The title says what it is: An absolute beginner's guide. But I was disappointed, largely because other reviewers seemed to indicate this book goes deeper than it does.I bought it hoping it would really explain and cover things like assigning fixed IP addresses and resolving conflicts that result in messages like "invalid IP" and such. It only barely touches on technical things -- in chapter 19 on "troubleshooting." And it punts by telling you to contact the manufacturer for more information if you have connection problems that aren't simply resolved by the very basic advice offered.The rest reads like a grammar school introduction to all things electronic, for kids who've never seen a wireless anything or a cell phone or even the Internet or streaming videos. I mean, one chapter could be titled, "Wow, have you seen those new cell phone things? They're amazing! You can, like, drive places and keep talking and stuff!" Another could be titled, "Wow! How about that Internet thing! You can even watch movies on it!"As far as technical information and setup advice, there is very little in this book that isn't already in the quick start guides included with most any device you might purchase. Just read those and you'll get 90 percent of what this book offers. You don't need to spend money on a book that basically tells you to run the installation wizard and follow the on screen prompts.However if you really are a complete novice to Internet and electronic and wireless things -- an absolute beginner, just as the title describes -- then this just might be the book for you.

Definitely for the novice, but the book was well written. Good use of examples.

This is really a great resource for people with a modicum of technical savvy but can really be understood by anyone. It does not presume anything about the readers knowledge and sticks to the simple explanations. The only drawback I saw was that it neglected to mention one or two of very common terms in the networking world. Offhand I can't remember them but I do remember being surprised by their omission. Well recommended.

This is the one that set me straight. They had a diagram that shows the initial connection from cable to modem and then from modem to router and everything else you want to connect goes to the router. It was beautifully simple. After I got this book, I got my wireless network set up. I have really enjoyed this network. It includes a smart TV and a Roku-3 connection. What a treat!Why didn't someone earlier understand that when you are starting out, you have to have a picture drawn for you.

Useful and an easy quick read but a little too basic sometimes. Worth reading if you know little or nothing but it just provides a smattering of basic concepts and knowledge. If you really want to understand wireless networking, and know little about it, this book will get you started in the right direction.

We have had a wireless network for years. Usually there is not much to do, after it is up and running. Miller's book is up to date and basically gives you information about how to wirelessly connect everything in the house to the internet or to another gadget in the house. If a gadget has WiFi, you can run it from anywhere. He also includes information on "Sharing via Cloud". I am sure everybody, but experienced network techies can find something new and useful.

Glad to find this book available and at my experience level.

GREAT BOOK! This book was truly useful in understanding inception, where it is today, andwhat about tomorrow for wireless networking. I do not think it is a beginner's guide when it comesto understanding IEEE standards 802.11(a-ac) but if the reader truly applieshimself to understanding this concept, he is much better off truly understandingwired and wireless networking.

I FOUND THE BOOK EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND VERY HELPFUL. I HAD DIFFICULTY, BEFORE, SETTING THINGS UP BUT THIS HELPEDME A LOT

Great book. I knew a lot of bits but this book pulled it all together well. It includes url's for streaming music and video and some information on what each offers.

I bought this book for a member of my family and he found it very informative, written in language that one can understand.Very happy with the purchase.

The book covers subjects in a way that even I can understand. It is a great tool for someone like me.

On the subject of wireless networking, especially if your a beginner, you can't go wrong with a book by Michael Miller. His previous book "Wireless Networking with - - Vista" still remains a favourite of mine. Even geeks will appreciate this book's well balanced coverage and easy to follow guidance, pictures and all.