The Wireless Cookbook

Bill Zimmerman

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No Starch Press,US
14 October 2025

Computer programming & software development

Learn the ins and outs of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Long Range wireless technologies through practical, step-by-step projects using Raspberry Pi and other inexpensive hardware.

Learn the ins and outs of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Long Range wireless technologies through practical, step-by-step projects using Raspberry Pi and other inexpensive hardware.

Wireless networking combines two complex technologies-networking and radio frequencies-making it a challenging yet rewarding area to explore.

The Wireless Cookbook provides those skills through a hands-on, project-based approach designed for hobbyists, educators, and Linux enthusiasts. This book uses accessible step-by-step recipes to teach readers about Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Long Range (LoRa) technologies through practical, feature-rich projects built with Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers (SBCs).

Each chapter presents a self-contained project, guiding readers from foundational concepts to real-world applications as they gain fluency in Python and essential Linux tools, all while uncovering the capabilities of modern SBCs.

Unlike theoretical guides, The Wireless Cookbook emphasizes functional, customizable projects you can use in daily life or expand into your own creations, providing the knowledge and confidence to experiment with cutting-edge technologies.

Covers the fundamentals of the 802.11 wireless (Wi-Fi) protocol, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Long Range (LoRa) wireless, and the LoRaWAN protocol in depth.

By: Bill Zimmerman
Imprint: No Starch Press,US
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 177mm,
Weight: 369g
ISBN: 9781718504363
ISBN 10: 1718504365
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 14 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Introduction Part I: The Big Picture Chapter 1: Understanding Wireless Chapter 2: Getting Started Part II: The Recipes Chapter 3: Visualizing Wi-Fi with a TFT Display Chapter 4: Basic and Advanced Captive Portals Chapter 5: Bluetooth Audio in Two Ways Chapter 6: Exploring Long Range with LoRa Chapter 7: Intrusion Detection with Kismet Chapter 8: Wireless Air Quality Monitoring Chapter 9: Pwning Wi-Fi with Pwnagotchi Chapter 10: Exploring Mesh Networking Chapter 11: Wireless Displays in Two Ways Part III: Troubleshooting Chapter 12: The Engineer’s Mindset

Bill Zimmerman is a passionate software engineer, formerly at Microsoft; a successful startup founder; educator; and Linux evangelist of more than 30 years. He's created teaching labs and curricula, delivered workshops, and mentored learners of all ages in technology and entrepreneurship at locations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. When not working on open source projects, he's often found trail running or paragliding.