Wi-Fi (802.11) Network Handbook - Softcover

Neil P. Reid; Ron Seide

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072226234 ISBN 13: 9780072226232

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2002

Synopsis

Break free with the wireless networking capabilities of 802.11. This comprehensive and well-written guide provides hardware advice, radio frequency fundamentals, performance tips, architecture requirements, and more. Provides clarity on connectivity issues for laptop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and peripherals.

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From the Back Cover:

Your One-Stop 802.11 Wireless LAN Resource

Get briefed on the intricacies of wireless LANs, and learn why 802.11 is best-suited among the WLAN technologies for most wireless applications. With a comprehensive approach that's easy to understand, this resource covers the entire integration of wireless LANs into an overall network architecture, from equipment and component selection, through design and deployment. Learn site survey techniques, performance tips, architecture requirements, and best practices by reviewing the secrets of successful deployments. The authors' front-line experience with Cisco Systems gives them the unique ability to bring Wi-Fi into the comfort zone of IS professionals at any level.

• Leverage your existing hardware, including switches and routers
• Utilize tools like SNMP-compliant network management software and AAA servers
• Get pertinent, up-to-date information on the public access of wireless LANs
• Understand radio frequency fundamentals
• Select the right equipment for various indoor and outdoor deployments, including access points, client adapters, and bridges
• Learn why 802.11 technology must be viewed as a fully integrated component to existing networks
• Navigate the regulatory environment summarized--including international considerations
• Secure your wireless network with propriety or IEEE standards-based security products and architectures
• Deliver robust and interoperable Quality of Service

About the Author:

Neil Reid is a Solutions Engineer for 802.11 and fixed wireless systems at Cisco Systems. He has worldwide responsibilities for Systems Engineers engaged in network solutions that use various types of wireless technologies for Cisco Systems, Inc. He is an expert in wireless hardware and software including 802.11, 3.5 GHz ETSI radios, MMDS, LMDS Millimeter wave radios and UNII broadband fixed wireless systems, optical and storage networks and general enterprise and service provider internals. Neil released Broadband Fixed Wireless Networks, (Osborne/McGraw-Hill) in December 2001.

Ron Seide is the Product Line Manager in Cisco System’s Wireless Networking Business Unit. Ron brings to this project a unique perspective on the wireless LAN industry. At Cisco Systems, his job entails daily contact with Fortune 50 commercial enterprises, government institutions and universities who are in various stages of their wireless LAN deployment. He works regularly with technology resellers, consultants and other intermediate entities. Ron has first hand knowledge of the issues faced by these individuals, their concerns and their areas of interest.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0072226234
• ISBN 13: 9780072226232
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 363