nstalling and operating a Wi-Fi hotspot allows you to attract customers and differentiate your business. Deploying even a small wireless network has proven to be a difficult task for the average consumer, however. With this book as your guide, you can painlessly figure out the requirements for your Wi-Fi hotspot, how to properly set it up, how to operate it, and how to optimize it for the needs and security of your customers.



Wi-Fi Hotspots helps you throughout the entire process of setting up a hotspot to offer free or fee-based Internet access to the general public:

Understand the benefits to your business of hosting a hotspot
Decide what type of hotspot you should implement
Examine what equipment is best suited for your hotspot
Follow step-by-step procedures for setting up your hotspot
Get the word out about your hotspot availability
Ensure your hotspot is not used improperly
Evaluate Wi-Fi security concerns
Fix common problems hotspot users face
Increase the coverage area of your Wi-Fi hotspot