Besides the possibility of becoming
a victim of identity theft or having your bank accounts hacked, the next worst fate
is having your PC mysteriously become part of a spam or hacker network, which will
lead to your service provider turning off your Internet service??”you??™ll never know
what hit you!
To get more out of your broadband connection, the enhancements in subsequent
projects offer you options for connection sharing, wireless, and enhanced services.
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Project 2
Go Wireless
What You??™ll Need
A wireless access point or combination router
A wireless network adapter for your computer
Setup from Project 1
Your computer and web browser
Cost: Wi-Fi access point/router $40??“80; Wi-Fi adapter $20??“40
You were happy with one computer in the den with a DSL or cable Internet
connection, until a new laptop computer showed up over the holidays so that
you can keep in touch while traveling, and perhaps even surf the Web from the
patio, family room, or kitchen. You??™re now a multicomputer household with a single
computer connection, and you want to connect your new computer to the Internet
from anywhere in the house.
You may be tempted to tackle Project 10 and start running wires everywhere, but if
your house is a flattop with no attic area, built on a slab foundation with no crawl space
or basement, or your landlord simply won??™t let you tear into the walls, then wireless
is your only option. While ???everyone else??? has been enjoying wireless networking for
years, it??™s new to you, so this project will help you join the wireless party.
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