Fundamentals of Wireless Networking / Edition 1

by Ron Price

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072256680
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	05/24/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	672
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.01(d)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction to Wireless Networks 2 Wireless Network Architectures 3 Wireless Network Devices 4 RF Communications 5 Wireless LAN Standards 6 Infrared Devices 7 Bluetooth 8 Wireless LAN Planning and Design 9 Wireless LAN Configuration and Installation Planning 10 Antennas and Cables 11 Wireless LAN Security 12 SOHO and Enterprise WLANs 13 Troubleshooting Wireless Devices 14 Wireless WANsAppendix A Wireless CertificationAppendix B TCP/IP ReviewAppendix C Network Addressing BasicsAppendix D Answers to the Line Check ExercisesGlossary