Introduction
Welcome
()
What you should know
()
1. Network Foundations
Understanding wireless networking problems
()
Defining your needs
()
Quantifying wireless performance
()
2. Diagnosing Wireless Problems
Measuring performance in your environment
()
Determining signal strength with a site survey
()
Determining throughput with a site survey
()
Understanding your device limitations
()
Measuring interference with inSSIDer 4
()
3. Basic Settings
Selecting channel and bandwidth
()
Determining your encryption needs
()
4. Advanced Settings
Upgrading firmware
()
Installing third-party firmware: DD-WRT
()
Adjusting power settings
()
Setting beacon times and RTS threshold
()
Understanding preamble length and guard interval
()
Setting up wireless isolation and multiple SSIDs
()
5. Hardware Considerations
Upgrading your access point
()
Extending your network over Wi-Fi and Ethernet
()
Using MOCA and powerline network extenders
()
Determining placement and configuration of network extenders
()
6. Enterprise Networks
Understanding enterprise security measures
()
Exploring enterprise hardware
()