Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies

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By E. Phil Haley

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Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies by E. Phil Haley offers an accessible guide to understanding and utilising wireless technology, especially for those on the move. Aimed at truck drivers and other long-distance travellers, the book breaks down the essentials of wireless networks, providing insights on setting up connections, enhancing signal strength, and staying connected while on the road. It's an essential resource for anyone looking to leverage wireless connectivity across varying terrains.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're keen to understand the intricacies of wireless communication on the go. It's perfect for those embarking on travel or road trips, providing practical insights and tips to stay connected seamlessly across various networks. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply looking to boost your connectivity, this guide makes complex concepts easily accessible.

Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies

Do you roam the road making a living, or are you enjoying the nomadic life of a retiree with a motor home? Either way, life goes on no matter where you're hanging your hat tonight. Bills still need to be paid, grandchildren grow up way too fast, and you've gotten pretty dependent on your e-mail.

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For a growing number of over-the-road drivers, business travellers, and RV enthusiasts, the answer is a wireless Internet connection. With a laptop and wireless access, you can:

Pay bills, check accounts, and handle banking online
Send and receive e-mail
Surf the Web
Access your home PC
Make inexpensive phone calls with VoIP
Watch TV, download movies, and listen to satellite radio

"So," you say, "I see people in movies popping open their laptops and getting online wherever they happen to be. It looks awfully easy—why do I need a book?" Well, lots of things are easy once you know how. Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies tells you how in plain English, so you can take advantage of all those cool opportunities safely and easily. You'll discover how to:

Choose the best Wi-Fi access service for your needs and locate hotspots
Assess cellular data services and satellite access to make informed choices about service
Adapt your laptop or PDA for wireless, set up an external antenna, and install an external amplifier
Use your cell phone as a modem
Identify security threats, protect your data with strong passwords and encryption, and set up a personal firewall
Install and use Skype and make phone calls with your laptop
Make your truck or RV your office with online freight-finding services, a GPS receiver, a travel printer, and software to keep logs and expense records
Access streaming TV and radio on the road

With Over-the-Road Wireless For Dummies to help, you can send online birthday cards, watch video of the grandchildren, do your banking, pay bills, keep records, connect to your home PC, and even file your taxes, no matter how far away you roam!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471784036

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 August 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 562g

Pages: 384

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Computing & Technology Dummies E. Phil Haley Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

E. Phil Haley has been a dispatcher, an OTR driver, and a trucking company general manager. Now he helps truckers connect with technology through his Web site, www.thecybertruckstop.com.