Description
Book SynopsisWireless local area networks (WLANs) have emerged as the new wireless revolution, capable of delivering high data rates on unlicensed spectrum for office, home and public access using the IEEE 802. 11 standard named Wi-Fi. Already companies such as Starbucks and McDonald's are funding Wi-Fi kiosks for customer use.
Trade Review"This book is designed for networking professionals and IT executives who are interested in developing tactics and strategies that take advantage of the exciting Wi-Fi wireless LAN market." (
Microwave Journal, July 2004)
"The authors provide a very approachable text to previous and present technologies in wireless local area networking, but this book is technical enough that it provides new information even to the more advanced reader." (E-Streams, Vol. 7, No. 6)
Table of ContentsForeword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Chapter 1. Introduction.
Chapter 2. IEEE 802.11 Standards.
Chapter 3. Wi-Fi Network Security.
Chapter 4. QoS Provisioning for 802.11 Wireless Home Networks.
Chapter 5. Wi-Fi Hotspots.
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation and Analysis.
Chapter 7. Wireless LAN IC Industry.
Chapter 8. Emerging Trends and Case Studies for Wi-Fi.
Glossary.
Related Web Sites.
Index.
About the Authors.
