2015
Lynda
Julio Appling
1h 6m
English

With the right equipment, a wireless network is easy to set up. But how do you get maximum speed and reliability? In this course, Julio Appling shows how to set up reliable access to Wi-Fi in any home or office. He explores the different 802.11 wireless standards —and demonstrates how to position, test, and configure a router for best performance. Plus, get tips to extend the range and speed of an existing network.

Introduction
47s
Welcome
47s
1. Understanding How Wireless Works
12m 36s
Reviewing the role of the ISP, modem, and router
3m 5s
Comparing the differences between Ethernet and Wi-Fi
4m 21s
Exploring different Wi-Fi standards
5m 10s
2. Evaluating Wi-Fi Speed
11m 10s
Understanding the difference between bandwidth and throughput
3m 2s
Measuring bandwidth: Ping, download, and upload speeds
3m 53s
Testing network speeds
4m 15s
3. Placing Your Wireless Router
10m 18s
Determining ideal router placement, and overcoming physical interference
3m 6s
Orienting your Wi-Fi router
3m 10s
Identifying device interference
4m 2s
4. Configuring Your Wireless Router
18m 28s
Accessing your router's user interface
3m 31s
Choosing the best Wi-Fi channel
3m 4s
Securing your Wi-Fi
3m 18s
Encrypting your data: WEP, WPA, and WPA2
3m 39s
Adjusting Wi-Fi throughput for quality of service (QoS)
4m 56s
5. Making Other Adjustments
12m 27s
Updating router firmware
6m 13s
Adding a wireless repeater to extend your network
3m 1s
Focusing your broadcast with antenna modifications
3m 13s
Conclusion
48s
Next steps
48s

www.lynda.com/Hardware-tutorials/Up-Running-Wireless-Networking/191089-2.html

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