Wi-Fi Toys 15 Cool Wireless Projects for Home, Office, and Entertainment
Posted on September 12th, 2008
This ultra-cool volume invites readers to tap into your inner geek and build seventeen ultra-cool wireless devices including a solar powered access point, a wireless picture frame that dynamically changes its own photos, and even a wireless car-to-car audio and video system. This book provides readers with hands-on instruction and insider tips and tricks from those who are on the bleeding edge of wireless technology
New addition to the ExtremeTech line of books-books for serious technophiles
The world’s gone wireless here’s where it starts to get fun Wireless is all about freedom, freedom from cables, cords, plugs, and limitations. So why be limited to ready-made, cookie-cutter products? This book frees your imagination as it helps you create 15 exciting, individual projects using wireless technology. Each includes the necessary background, a list of materials, and step-by-step, illustrated instructions. Build a custom antenna, set up a car-to-car video link, or Wi-Fi your TiVo
PART I: BUILDING ANTENNAS
Chapter 1: Building Your Own Wi-Fi Antenna Cable
Chapter 2: Building a Classic Paperclip Antenna
Chapter 3: Building a Directional Tin Can Antenna
Chapter 4: Modifying Your Access Point with a High-Gain Antenna
PART II: WAR DRIVING—WIRELESS NETWORK DISCOVERY AND VISUALIZATION
Chapter 5: Gearing Up for War Driving
Chapter 6: War Driving with NetStumbler
Chapter 7: Mapping Your War Driving Results
PART III: PLAYING WITH ACCESS POINTS
Chapter 8: Build Your Own Outdoor Access Point
Chapter 9: Building a Solar-Powered Wireless Repeater
Chapter 10: Creating a Free Wireless Hotspot
Chapter 11: Playing Access Point Games
PART IV: JUST FOR FUN
Chapter 12: Wi-Fi Your TiVo
Chapter 13: Create a Long-Distance Wi-Fi Link
Chapter 14: Deploy a Car-to-Car Wireless Video Link
Chapter 15: Making a Dynamic Wireless Digital Picture Frame
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