[Lynda] Up and Running with Wireless Networking [2015, ENG]

Introduction
47s
Welcome
47s
1. Understanding How Wireless Works
12m 36s
Reviewing the role of the ISP, modem, and router
3m 5s
Comparing the differences between Ethernet and Wi-Fi
4m 21s
Exploring different Wi-Fi standards
5m 10s
2. Evaluating Wi-Fi Speed
11m 10s
Understanding the difference between bandwidth and throughput
3m 2s
Measuring bandwidth: Ping, download, and upload speeds
3m 53s
Testing network speeds
4m 15s
3. Placing Your Wireless Router
10m 18s
Determining ideal router placement, and overcoming physical interference
3m 6s
Orienting your Wi-Fi router
3m 10s
Identifying device interference
4m 2s
4. Configuring Your Wireless Router
18m 28s
Accessing your router's user interface
3m 31s
Choosing the best Wi-Fi channel
3m 4s
Securing your Wi-Fi
3m 18s
Encrypting your data: WEP, WPA, and WPA2
3m 39s
Adjusting Wi-Fi throughput for quality of service (QoS)
4m 56s
5. Making Other Adjustments
12m 27s
Updating router firmware
6m 13s
Adding a wireless repeater to extend your network
3m 1s
Focusing your broadcast with antenna modifications
3m 13s
Conclusion
48s
Next steps
48s

With the right equipment, a wireless network is easy to set up. But how do you get maximum speed and reliability? In this course, Julio Appling shows how to set up reliable access to Wi-Fi in any home or office. He explores the different 802.11 wireless standards —and demonstrates how to position, test, and configure a router for best performance. Plus, get tips to extend the range and speed of an existing network.