Fundamentals of Wireless Networking (IE-Paperback)

Description

Addressing a fast emerging curriculum, Fundamentals of Wireless Networking provides a fundamental introduction to wireless networking for students who have little experience working on local area networks. Providing a straightforward survey of wireless technologies, the book is designed to also provide practical, hands-on experience that will build skills required of wireless network technicians. Key wireless topics, such as radio frequency communications, wireless hardware devices, and IEEE standards are explained in a straightforward, easy-to-read style. Ron Price is a teacher who has extensive experience designing and implementing wireless networks.

 

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to Wireless Networks
2 Wireless Modes Technologies
3 Wireless Network Devices
4 Radio Frequency(RF) Communications
5 Wireless LAN Standards
6 Infrared and Other Networking Media
7 Bluetooth and Wireless Personal Area Networks
8 Wireless LAN Planning and Design
9 WLAN Configuration and Installation
10 WLAN Antennas
11 WLAN Security
12 HAN, SOHO, and the Enterprise
13 Troubleshooting WLANs and Wireless Devices
14 Wireless WANs
Appendix A Network Standards and Technologies
Appendix B WLAN Protocols and TCP/IP Utilities
Appendix C Network Addressing Basics
Appendix D Network Media