Wi-Fi Hotspots: Setting Up Public Wireless Internet Access
暫譯: Wi-Fi 熱點：設置公共無線網路接入
Eric Geier
- 出版商: Cisco Press
- 出版日期: 2006-10-20
- 售價: $1,880
- 貴賓價: 9.5 折 $1,786
- 語言: 英文
- 頁數: 264
- 裝訂: Paperback
- ISBN: 1587052660
- ISBN-13: 9781587052668
-
相關分類:
Wi-Fi
已絕版
商品描述
Description
Wi-Fi Hotspots
Setting Up Public Wireless Internet Access
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.
Table of Contents
x
Part I: The Basics
Chapter 1 The Basics of Wi-Fi Hotspots
Bridging the Gap
Wi-Fi Hot Zones
How Users Find Hotspots
How Wi-Fi Works
Chapter Review
Chapter 2 The Business Side of Hosting a Hotspot
Benefits of Hosting a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Attract People to Your Location
Generate Additional Revenue
Ability to Create a Private Network
Figuring the Costs
Chapter Review
Chapter 3 First Steps to Setting Up a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Step 1: Choose a Hotspot Solution
Solution 1: Simple Free Access Hotspot
Solution 2: Advanced Free Access Hotspot Using ZoneCD
Solution 3: Boingo's Hotspot Network to Provide Paid Access
Solution 4: Free or Paid Access and Private Network Using a
Hotspot Gateway
Hotspot Features
Additional Solutions
Step 2: Set Up an Internet Connection
Choosing the Right Internet Connect Type
Usage/Legal Terms of Provider
Getting the Internet Connection
Chapter Review
Part II: Setting Up the Hotspot
Chapter 4 Solution 1: Simple Free Access Hotspot
Step 1: Gather the Necessary Items
Step 2: Set Up the Wireless Router
Step 3: Configure Additional Settings
Accessing the Web-Based Configuration Utility
DHCP User Limit
AP Isolation
VPN Passthrough
Access Restrictions
Blocked Services
Remote Router Access
Web-Based Configuration Utility Access Server
Backup Configuration
Chapter Review
Chapter 5 Solution 2: Advanced Free Access Hotspot Using ZoneCD
Step 1: Choose the Mode and Service
Open Mode
Closed Mode
Services Overview
Step 2: Gather the Necessary Items
What’s Required
Set Up Your Zones (for the Free Service)
Set Up Your Zones (for the Premium Services)
Step 3: Set Up and Configure the Access Points and Routers
Private Wired or Wireless Router
Public Access Point or Wireless Router
Step 4: Perform a Physical Installation
Step 5: Perform ZoneCD Initial Setup
The Boot Process
Open Mode Configuration
Closed Mode (Free Server) Configuration
Closed Mode (Premium Server) Configuration
Check for Proper Operation
What’s Next
Using the Online Administration Tools
Getting Help
Chapter Review
Chapter 6 Solution 3: Join Boingo’s Hotspot Network to Provide Paid Access
Understanding the Solution
Setting Up the Solution
Step 1: Gather the Necessary Items
Step 2: Set Up the Equipment
Step 3: Join Boingo’s Hotspot Network
Step 4: Perform the Physical Installation
Getting Help
Chapter Review
Chapter 7 Solution 4: Free or Paid Access and Private Network Using Hotspot Gateway
Understanding the Solution
Setting Up the Solution
Step 1: Choose the Particular Solution
Step 4: Configure Additional Settings
Step 5: Perform the Physical Installation
Getting Help
Chapter Review
Part III: After Your Wi-Fi Hotspot Is Alive
Chapter 8 Getting the Word Out
Signage
Advertisements
Online Hotspot Directories
Chapter Review
Chapter 9 Fending Off Freeloaders
Physically Hand Out Login Information
Apply Usage Limits
Open/Closed Times
Bandwidth Limits
Spell Out Usage Terms
Monitor Your Hotspot
Chapter Review
Chapter 10 Wi-Fi Safety and Security
Understanding Everyone’s Responsibilities
Hotspot Administrator/Owner Responsibilities
Inform Users of the Risks
Give Users Safety and Security Tips
Enable VPN Passthrough
Isolate Clients
Filter Hotspot Content
Secure User Information
User Responsibilities
Beware of the Risks
Follow the Safety and Security Tips
Use VPN Connections
Use Secure (SSL) Websites
Disable File Sharing
Use a Personal Firewall
Keep an Eye on Valuables
Chapter Review
Chapter 11 Common Problems and Fixes
Unable to See/Connect to the Wi-Fi Hotspot
What the User Should Do
What You Should Do
Frequent Disconnections
What the User Should Do
What You Should Do
Poor Performance
What the User Should Do
What You Should Do
Internet Connection Unavailable
What the User Should Do
What You Should Do
Where to Find More Help
Chapter Review
Chapter 12 Increasing Your Hotspot’s Wireless Coverage
Higher-Gain Antenna
Purchasing
Installation
Wireless Repeaters
Purchasing
Installation
Adding Access Points
Preinstallation Site Survey
Configuring the APs
Physical Installation
Chapter Review
Chapter 13 Using Wi-Fi Networks
Keeping Your Operating System Up-to-Date
Enabling and Disabling Your Network Adapter
Using the Start Menu
Using the System Tray
Toggling Between Windows XP and the Manufacturer Utility
Enabling/Disabling the Windows XP Utility
Starting/Stopping the Wireless Zero Configuration Service
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Using the Windows XP Configuration Utility
Checking the Connection Status
Using the System Tray
Using the Status Window
Editing Your Preferred Network List
Accessing the Preferred Network List
Changing the Preferred Order
Adding a Preferred Network
Advanced Options
Sharing Files
Enabling Shared Folders
Accessing Shared Folders
Sharing Printers
Enabling Shared Printers
Adding Shared Printers to Computers
Chapter Summary
Part IV: Appendix
Appendix A Understanding Wi-Fi Signals
Glossary
商品描述(中文翻譯)
**描述**
*Wi-Fi 熱點*
設置公共無線網路接入
安裝和運營 Wi-Fi 熱點可以吸引顧客並使您的業務與眾不同。然而，對於一般消費者來說，即使是部署一個小型無線網路也被證明是一項困難的任務。這本書將作為您的指南，幫助您輕鬆了解 Wi-Fi 熱點的需求、如何正確設置、如何運營以及如何根據顧客的需求和安全性進行優化。
*Wi-Fi 熱點* 在整個設置熱點的過程中幫助您提供免費或收費的公共網路接入：
- 了解為您的業務主辦熱點的好處
- 決定應實施哪種類型的熱點
- 檢查最適合您熱點的設備
- 按步驟設置您的熱點
- 宣傳您的熱點可用性
- 確保您的熱點不被不當使用
- 評估 Wi-Fi 安全問題
- 解決熱點使用者面臨的常見問題
- 擴大您的 Wi-Fi 熱點的覆蓋範圍
無論您是希望吸引顧客並區分業務的小型企業主，還是希望建立熱點連接的大型組織的 IT 專業人員，這本書都提供了您需要了解的所有資訊，以便提供公共無線網路接入。
**目錄**
**第一部分：基礎知識**
**第 1 章** Wi-Fi 熱點的基礎知識
- 橋接差距
- Wi-Fi 熱區
- 使用者如何找到熱點
- Wi-Fi 的工作原理
- 章節回顧
**第 2 章** 主辦熱點的商業面
- 主辦 Wi-Fi 熱點的好處
- 吸引人們到您的地點
- 產生額外收入
- 創建私人網路的能力
- 計算成本
- 章節回顧
**第 3 章** 設置 Wi-Fi 熱點的第一步
- 步驟 1：選擇熱點解決方案
- 解決方案 1：簡單的免費接入熱點
- 解決方案 2：使用 ZoneCD 的高級免費接入熱點
- 解決方案 3：Boingo 的熱點網路提供付費接入
- 解決方案 4：使用熱點閘道提供免費或付費接入及私人網路
- 熱點功能
- 其他解決方案
- 步驟 2：設置網際網路連接
- 選擇正確的網際網路連接類型
- 供應商的使用/法律條款
- 獲取網際網路連接
- 章節回顧
**第二部分：設置熱點**
**第 4 章** 解決方案 1：簡單的免費接入熱點
- 步驟 1：收集必要的項目
- 步驟 2：設置無線路由器
- 步驟 3：配置其他設置
- 訪問基於網頁的配置工具
- DHCP 使用者限制
- AP 隔離
- VPN 通過
- 訪問限制
