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Contents
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Appendix B
Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
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Infrastructure Mode
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Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)
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Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)
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Authentication and WEP
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802.11b Authentication
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Open System Authentication
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Shared Key Authentication
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Overview of WEP Parameters
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Key Size
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WEP Configuration Options
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Wireless Channels
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Appendix C
Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
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Configuring Windows 98 and Me for TCP/IP Networking
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Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
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Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 98 and Me 45
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method
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Verifying TCP/IP Properties
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Configuring Windows 2000 or XP for TCP/IP Networking
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Install or Verify Windows Networking Components
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP or 2000
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP
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DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows 2000
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Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP or 2000
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Glossary
List of Glossary Terms
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Index