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By Steve Rackley, Independent Consultant
Description As the demand for higher bandwidth has lead to the development of increasingly complex wireless technologies, an understanding of both
wireless networking technologies and radio frequency (RF) principles is essential for implementing high performance and cost effective
wireless networks.
Wireless Networking Technology clearly explains the latest wireless technologies, covering all scales
of wireless networking from personal (PAN) through local area (LAN) to metropolitan (MAN). Building on a comprehensive review of the
underlying technologies, this practical guide contains ?how to' implementation information, including a case study that looks at the
specific requirements for a voice over wireless LAN application. This invaluable resource will give engineers and managers all the necessary
knowledge to design, implement and operate high performance wireless networks.
Audience
The IT/engineering professional who has the task of implementing or overseeing the implementation of wireless networks: IT managers specifying networks, engineers designing and deploying networks.
Contents
Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Networking
Development of Wireless Networking
The Diversity of Wireless Networking
Technologies
Organisation of the Book
PART I: Wireless Network Architecture
Introduction
Chapter 2: Wireless
Network Logical Architecture
The OSI Network Model
Network Layer Technologies
Data Link Layer Technologies
Physical Layer
Technologies
Operating System Considerations
Summary
Chapter 3: Wireless Network Physical Architecture
Wired Network
Topologies – A Refresher
Wireless Network Topologies
Wireless LAN Devices
Wireless PAN Devices
Wireless MAN Devices
Summary of Part
I
PART II: Wireless Communication
Introduction
Chapter 4: Radio Communication Basics
The RF Spectrum
Spread Spectrum Transmission
Wireless Multiplexing and Multiple Access Techniques
Digital Modulation Technique
RF Signal Propagation
and Reception
Ultra Wideband Radio
MIMO Radio
Near Field Communications
Chapter 5: Infrared Communication Basics
The Ir Spectrum
Infrared Propagation and Reception
Summary of Part II
PART III: Wireless LAN Implementation
Introduction
Chapter 6: Wireless LAN Standards
The 802.11 WLAN Standards
The 802.11 MAC Layer
802.11 PHY Layer
802.11 Enhancements
Other WLAN Standards
Summary
Chapter 7: Implementing Wireless LANs
Evaluating Wireless LAN Requirements
Planning and
Designing the Wireless LAN
Pilot Testing
Installation and Configuration
Operation and Support
A Case Study: Voice over WLAN
Chapter
8: Wireless LAN Security
The Hacking Threat
WLAN Security
WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption
Wi-Fi Protected Access – WPA
IEEE 802.11i and WPA2
WLAN Security Measures
Wireless Hotspot Security
VoWLAN and VoIP Security
Summary
Chapter 9:
Wireless LAN Troubleshooting
Analysing Wireless LAN Problems
Troubleshooting using WLAN Analysers
Bluetooth Coexistence with
802.11 WLANs
Summary of Part III
PART IV: Wireless PAN Implementation
Introduction
Chapter 10: Wireless
PAN Standards
Introduction
Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1)
Wireless USB
ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4)
IrDA
Near Field Communications
Summary
Chapter 11: Implementing Wireless PANs
Wireless PAN Technology Choices
Pilot Testing
Wireless PAN Security
Summary of Part IV
PART V: Wireless MAN Implementation
Introduction
Chapter 12: Wireless MAN Standards
The 802.16 Wireless MAN Standards
Other WMAN Standards
Metropolitan Area Mesh Networks
Summary
Chapter 13: Implementing Wireless
MANs
Technical Planning
Business Planning
Start-up Phase
Operating Phase
Summary of Part V
PART VI: The Future of
Wireless Networking Technology
Introduction
Chapter 14: Leading Edge Wireless Networking Technologies
Wireless
Mesh Network Routing
Network Independent Roaming
Gigabit Wireless LANs
Cognitive Radio
Summary of Part VI
PART VII: Wireless
Networking Information Resources
Introduction
Chapter 15: Further Sources of Information
General Information
Sources
Wireless PAN Resources by Standard
Wireless LAN Resources by Standard
Wireless MAN Resources by Standard
Chapter 16:
Glossary
Networking and Wireless Networking Acronyms
Networking and Wireless Networking GlossarySubject Index
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