Wi-Fi Hotspot Set up Public Wireless Internet Access Installing and operating a Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to attract customers and differentiate your business. With this book as your guide, you can painlessly learn the requirements for your Wi-Fi hotspot, how to properly manage it, how to operate it, and how to optimize it for your customer's needs and security. Wi-Fi hotspots to help you during the entire process of setting up a hotspot to offer fee-based Internet access or free to the public: Understand the benefits to your business hosting a hotspot Determine the type of hotspot you should implement Examine what equipment is best suited for your hotspot Follow the procedure step-by-step to setting up your hotspot Get the word out about your hotspot availability Ensure your hotspot is not used properly evaluate the Wi-Fi Fix security problem hotspot users face Increase the coverage area of the common problems your Wi-Fi hotspots Are you a small business owner who wants to attract customers and distinguish your business or you are an IT professional at a larger organization looking to establish hotspot connectivity, this book provides you with everything you need to know in order to provide public wireless Internet access. Eric Geier is a computing and wireless networking author and consultant. For more information about Eric Geier, visit the website at http://www.egeier.com Companion CD-ROM Accompanying CD-ROM contains two software utilities, ZoneCD and NetStumbler, to help you implement and manage your Wi-Fi hotspots. This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press, which offers networking professionals valuable information to build efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and build a successful career. Category: Wireless Networking Covers: Wi-Fi Hotspot