Wireless LANs (2nd Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (642 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0672320584 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 360 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This book provides the following benefits to readers: Ability to select the most effective wireless LAN type from a wide assortment of recent and emerging standards.Independent assessment of competing wireless LAN technologies.More efficient design and operational support of wireless LANs because of an understanding of wireless LAN protocol operations and frame structures.Definition of typical requirements and technology assessment parameters, providing a basis for evaluating wireless LANs.Vision of the future of wireless LANs.Real-world experiences through case studies and implementation tips located throughout the book.Quick overview of the features, pros, and cons of each of the wireless LAN standards located at the beginning of each chapter.
"Good book for its purpose" according to Tom Carpenter. While this book is focused more on administrative deployment and less on the actual functionality of 802.11, the reality is that this allows it to continue being valuable even though 802.11 networks have changed dramatically over the years.If you want to understand 802.11 networks at a moderate level - technically - I would acquire the Wireless# official study guide when it becomes available from McGraw-Hill. If you. Amazon Customer said Laden with corporo-speak - techies beware. This is a good book if you're a member of a corporation planning a wireless network deployment; it spends a significant fraction of its time talking about the administrative structures that should be built up around a rollout.If you're a tech-head trying to learn more about the technology, prepare to wade through pages and pages of management jargon (complete with the same simplified diagrams you'd expect to see in . "Wireless LANs" according to A Customer. This book is a virtual requirement for anyone attempting to take the Certified Wireless Network Professional exams. I was able to pass the Certified Wireless Network Administrator exam (cwne.com) with the information presented in the book. It covers IEEE 802.11 wireless network physical and data link layers in extensive detail. The text is written in an easy to follow format, without omitting the important technical
From the Back Cover This book provides the following benefits to readers: Ability to select the most effective wireless LAN type from a wide assortment of recent and emerging standards.Independent assessment of competing wireless LAN technologies.More efficient design and operational support of wireless LANs because of an understanding of wireless LAN protocol operations and frame structures.Definition of typical requirements and technology assessment parameters, providing a basis for evaluating wireless LANs.Vision of the future of wireless LANs.Real-world experiences through case studies and implementation tips located throughout the book.Quick overview of the features, pros, and cons of each of the wireless LAN standards located at the beginning of each chapter.
He has more than 17 years of programming experience in applications, operating systems, and network programming. His education includes a bachelor's and master's degree in electrical engineering (with emphasis in computer networking and software development), and a master's degree in business administration.As part of his Web site (wireless-nets), Jim maintains the Online Guide to Wireless Networking, which includes many of his arti