Wi-Fi Hotspots

Installing and operating a Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to attract customers and differentiate your business. Deploying even a small wireless network has proven to ... » 

Installing and operating a Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to attract customers and differentiate your business. Deploying even a small wireless network has proven to be a difficult task for the average consumer, however. With this book as your guide, you can painlessly figure out the requirements for your Wi-Fi hotspot, how to properly set it up, how to operate it, and how to optimize it for the needs and security of your customers.

Wi-Fi Hotspots helps you throughout the entire process of setting up a hotspot to offer free or fee-based Internet access to the general public: Understand the benefits to your business of hosting a hotspot Decide what type of hotspot you should implement Examine what equipment is best suited for your hotspot Follow step-by-step procedures for setting up your hotspot Get the word out about your hotspot availability Ensure your hotspot is not used improperly Evaluate Wi-Fi security concerns Fix common problems hotspot users face Increase the coverage area of your Wi-Fi hotspot Whether you are a small business owner looking to attract customers and distinguish your business or you are an IT professional at a larger organization looking to establish hotspot connectivity, this book provides you with everything you need to know in order to provide public wireless Internet access. «