Whether you are connecting your laptop PC to the Internet or building a sophisticated wireless LAN for your company, this comprehensive guide will give you the information you need to make your design a success! In progressive steps, you will move from learning the fundamentals of WLAN technology to working on increasingly complex wireless projects. You will learn how to build and use wireless LANs for home, office, business, and campus and Internet access.
BUILD YOUR OWN WIRELESS NETWORK:
* Shows you how to design, install, and configure IEEE 802.11 wireless LANs at data rates of 11 – 54 Mbps, and higher!
* Explains how radio-frequency operation works
* Gets to the bottom of IEEE 802.11, 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g
* Discusses WLAN operation with Bluetooth or HomeRF
* Makes you familiar with wireless network interface cards, access points, antennas, cabling, and amplifiers
* Supplies details on operating WLANs with PCs, cell phones, and PDAs
* Includes information on integrating your WLAN with complete home automation systems
YOU'LL ALSO LEARN HOW TO:
* Provide authentication, access, security, encryption, routing, and firewalling for WLANs
* Extend the range of your WLAN coverage using directional antennas
* Perform field measurements to verify coverage
* Manage potential sources of interference and noise
* Install point-to-point and point-to-multipoint bridge links
* Interface your WLAN to high-speed DSL and Cable Modem access lines
Chapter 1:
Wireless Revolution
Chapter 2:
Wireless LAN Basics
Chapter 3:
Wireless Internet in Every Room
Chapter 4:
Home Office and Small Office Wireless LANs
Chapter 5:
Virtual Office from Your Easy Chair
Chapter 6:
Wireless LAN Security
Chapter 7:
The High-tech Home
Chapter 8:
Wireless Office and Campus LANs
Chapter 9:
Traveling Wirelessly
Chapter 10:
Internet-enabled Cellular Phones and PDA's
Appendix
Index
JAMES TRULOVE is a networking consultant and author with over 25 years of experience with networking companies, including Alteon Web Systems, Nortel Networks, Lucent Technology, Cisco, Motorola, and Intel. In his consulting work, he designs and installs wired and wireless LANs for corporate clients, and advises clients on network and Internet infrastructure. His classic reference LAN Wiring: An Illustrated Network Cabling Guide (McGraw-Hill 2000) is now available in revised edition.
