Author : Rob Flickenger
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 34,33 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596005597
Continuing with the successful Hack Series, this title provides real-world working examples of how to make useful things happen with wireless equipment.
Author : Lee Barken
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 13,17 MB
Release : 2004-10-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0080481787
Sales of wireless LANs to home users and small businesses will soar this year, with products using IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) technology leading the way, according to a report by Cahners research. Worldwide, consumers will buy 7.3 million wireless LAN nodes--which include client and network hub devices--up from about 4 million last year. This third book in the "HACKING" series from Syngress is written by the SoCalFreeNet Wireless Users Group and will cover 802.11a/b/g ("Wi-Fi) projects teaching these millions of Wi-Fi users how to "mod" and "hack" Wi-Fi access points, network cards, and antennas to run various Linux distributions and create robust Wi-Fi networks.Cahners predicts that wireless LANs next year will gain on Ethernet as the most popular home network technology. Consumers will hook up 10.9 million Ethernet nodes and 7.3 million wireless out of a total of 14.4 million home LAN nodes shipped. This book will show Wi-Fi enthusiasts and consumers of Wi-Fi LANs who want to modify their Wi-Fi hardware how to build and deploy "homebrew Wi-Fi networks, both large and small. - Wireless LANs next year will gain on Ethernet as the most popular home network technology. Consumers will hook up 10.9 million Ethernet nodes and 7.3 million wireless clients out of a total of 14.4 million home LAN nodes shipped. - This book will use a series of detailed, inter-related projects to teach readers how to modify their Wi-Fi hardware to increase power and performance to match that of far more expensive enterprise networking products. Also features hacks to allow mobile laptop users to actively seek wireless connections everywhere they go! - The authors are all members of the San Diego Wireless Users Group, which is famous for building some of the most innovative and powerful "home brew" Wi-Fi networks in the world.
Author : Preston Gralla
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 11,71 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596528353
This useful book gives Windows power users everything they need to get the most out of their operating system, its related applications, and its hardware.
Author : Rob Flickenger
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 19,85 MB
Release : 2005-11-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596101449
The authors bring readers more of the practical tips and tricks that made the first edition a runaway hit. Completely revised and updated, this version includes over 30 new hacks, major overhauls of over 30 more, and timely adjustments and touch-ups to dozens of other hacks.
Author : Kevin Beaver
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 24,69 MB
Release : 2011-05-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1118084926
Become a cyber-hero - know the common wireless weaknesses "Reading a book like this one is a worthy endeavor toward becoming an experienced wireless security professional." --Devin Akin - CTO, The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) Program Wireless networks are so convenient - not only for you, but also for those nefarious types who'd like to invade them. The only way to know if your system can be penetrated is to simulate an attack. This book shows you how, along with how to strengthen any weak spots you find in your network's armor. Discover how to: Perform ethical hacks without compromising a system Combat denial of service and WEP attacks Understand how invaders think Recognize the effects of different hacks Protect against war drivers and rogue devices
Author : Preston Gralla
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 41,53 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596009186
A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed, this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of hot-button issues such as:securityweb browsingcontrolling the control panelremoving uninstallable XP componentspop-up adsYou'll also find timesaving hacks for file distribution; digital media, such as iTunes; and high-visibility web software, services, and exploits that have emerged since the book's last edition. Each hack in the book can be read easily in just a few.
Author : Damien Stolarz
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 33,26 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596008716
A car PC or carputer is a car tricked-out with electronics for playing radio, music and DVD movies, connecting to the Internet, navigating and tracking with satellite, taking photos, and any electronic gadget a person wants in a car. All these devices are managed and controlled through a single screen or interface. The only place car PC enthusiasts can go for advice, tips and tools is a handful of hard-to-find Web sites--until now. Car PC Hacks is your guide into the car PC revolution. Packing MP3 players, handheld devices, computers and video-on-demand systems gives you a pile too heavy to carry. But add a car and put them together, you've got a powerful and mobile multimedia center requiring no lifting. The next time you give kids a lift, you won't hear, "Are we there yet?" Instead, expect "We're there already?" as they won't want to leave the car while playing video games from multiple consoles. Car PC Hacks is the first book available to introduce and entrench you into this hot new market. You can count on the book because it hails from O'Reilly, a trusted resource for technical books. Expect innovation, useful tools, and fun experiments that you've come to expect from O'Reilly's Hacks Series. Maybe you've hacked computers and gadgets, and now you're ready to take it to your car. If hacking is new and you would like to mix cars and computers, this book gets you started with its introduction to the basics of car electrical systems. Even when you're unclear on the difference between amps and watts, expect a clear explanation along with real-life examples to get on track. Whether you're venturing into car PC for the first time or an experienced hobbyist, hop in the book for a joy ride.
Author : Danny Briere
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 31,62 MB
Release : 2005-09-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0471778222
Fun projects and valuable content join forces to enable readers to turn their wireless home network into a high-performance wireless infrastructure capable of entertainment networking and even home automation Step-by-step instructions help readers find, buy, and install the latest and greatest wireless equipment The authors are home tech gurus and offer detailed discussion on the next-generation wireless gear that will move the wireless LAN beyond computers and into telephony, entertainment, home automation/control, and even automotive networking The number of wireless LAN users in North America is expected to grow from 4.2 million current users to more than 31 million by 2007
Author : Jennifer Kurtz
Publisher : Syngress
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 10,82 MB
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128092254
Hacking Wireless Access Points: Cracking, Tracking, and Signal Jacking provides readers with a deeper understanding of the hacking threats that exist with mobile phones, laptops, routers, and navigation systems. In addition, applications for Bluetooth and near field communication (NFC) technology continue to multiply, with athletic shoes, heart rate monitors, fitness sensors, cameras, printers, headsets, fitness trackers, household appliances, and the number and types of wireless devices all continuing to increase dramatically. The book demonstrates a variety of ways that these vulnerabilities can be—and have been—exploited, and how the unfortunate consequences of such exploitations can be mitigated through the responsible use of technology. - Explains how the wireless access points in common, everyday devices can expose us to hacks and threats - Teaches how wireless access points can be hacked, also providing the techniques necessary to protect and defend data - Presents concrete examples and real-world guidance on how to protect against wireless access point attacks
Author : Nicholas Petreley
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 22,57 MB
Release : 2005-03-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0596009119
"Tips & tools for customizing and optimizing your OS"--Cover.
