802.11 demystified

James La Rocca, Ruth La Rocca

292 pages, parution le 25/07/2002

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Résumé

The 802.11 family of standards is quickly emerging as the wireless LAN technology of choice, and knowing how these standards fit in the technical and business hierarchy has suddenly become "must know" and very lucrative information. In 802.11 Demystified, industry insider James LaRocca provides the technical information necessary to understand the standards and also examines them from a real world product trends and regulations viewpoint.
Indispensable for decision makers such as network planners, IT executives, technology product managers, application designers, technical sales and marketing representatives, and anyone else who requires a firm grasp of 802.11 wireless LAN technology and the wireless industry, this guide:

Explains how to make informed decisions about the implementation of 802.11-based products and services
Provides an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of 802.11 and all of its flavors (802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, etc.)
Details how 802.11 is deployed to reduce LAN access costs while providing more applications for the enduser
Addresses 802.11's underlying technology, including RF implementations, network topologies, mobility management, and data security
Discusses the relationship of 802.11 to Bluetooth, broadband, and 3G wireless networks
Covers bottom-line costs, competitors, prospects, compatibility, security, administration, and interoperability

Take the mystery out of the technical and business aspects of 802.11.
Contents

Ch. 1 802.11 - Bridging the Gap
802.11 WLANs - Why Now?
802.11 - What's in a Name?
Ch. 2 The IEEE 802.11 Alphabet Spelled Out
The IEEE 802.11 Working Group - Going Mobile
Ch. 3 IEEE 802.11 Wireless Relatives
Wireless Personal Area Networks (WPANs)
Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)
Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (WMANs)
Regional and Global Wireless Networks
Ch. 4 Trade Groups and Chipmakers
Industry and Educational Organizations
802.11 Chipmakers
Ch. 5 Equipment Makers and Carriers
IEEE 802.11 Component and System Vendors
Microsoft
Computer Makers
Public WLAN Networks
Ch. 6 Physical Concepts and Architecture
Spread Spectrum Radio
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and IEEE 802.11a
Ch. 7 Medium Access Control (MAC) Concepts and Architecture
MAC Layer Services
MAC Layer Architecture
Ch. 8 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Security
Architecture and Terminology
The 802.11 Standard
Security Risks
Reported Flaws
Doc, It Hurts When I Do This - Enhancing WLAN Security
Future Enhancements
Ch. 9 Implementation
Infrastructure
Site Survey
AP Placement
Channel Selection
Performance Factors
Antenna Selection
Roaming and Mobile IP
Channel Access
Application Configuration
Network Management
Ch. 10 Applications
Retail
Logistics
Manufacturing
Healthcare
Education
Government
Hospitality
Other

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Éditeur(s)	Mc Graw Hill
Auteur(s)	James La Rocca, Ruth La Rocca
Parution	25/07/2002
Nb. de pages	292
Format	18,5 x 23,3
Couverture	Broché
Poids	644g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780071385282