Wireless Broadband Networks Handbook [Paperback]

John R. Vacca (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072130318 | ISBN-13: 978-0072130317 | Publication Date: March 20, 2001 | Edition: 1st

This work aims to show networking professionals how to take advantage of the speed and efficiency of broadband wireless networks. It shows how to deploy and design wireless broadband networks using the latest in wireless technology, and contains sections on LMDS, MMDS and unlicensed spectrum operators. Step-by-step instructions on how to install, configure and troubleshoot wireless broadband networks, are offered.

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From the Back Cover

Deploy and design wireless broadband networks step-by-step.

Learn to take advantage of the speed and efficiency of wireless broadband networks using this hands-on guide. Covering all of the latest protocols in wireless communication--including LMDS, MMDS and Wireless Local Loop (WLL) technologies--this book offers complete instructions for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting wireless networks. You’ll get up-to-date information on 3G wireless systems and the migration path of this new protocol plus solid advice for wireless equipment vendors and service providers. From a technology overview to current connectivity standards--and a preview of the next wave of emerging broadband technology, this book contains everything you need to understand and reap the benefits of this exploding industry.

Includes coverage of:

• Wireless broadband fundamentals
• Standards for next generation high-speed connectivity
• Planning and designing wireless and satellite applications
• Configuring residential wireless broadband access technology
• Troubleshooting fixed wireless broadband networks
• Testing broadband satellite networks

About the Author

John Vacca (Pomeroy, OH) is an information technology consultant and an internationally known author. John was also a configuration management specialist, computer specialist, and the computer security official for NASA's space station program (Freedom) and the International Space Station Program, from 1988 to 1995. John has authored more than 10 books and written over 20 articles about wireless technologies and security.

Product Details

• Paperback: 960 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; 1st edition (March 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072130318
• ISBN-13: 978-0072130317
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 2.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,315,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference by John Vacca., June 19, 2001

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Sam Nusinow (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wireless Broadband Networks Handbook (Paperback)

"The Wireless Broadband Networks Handbook" is yet another informative reference by John Vacca. "The Wireless Broadband Networks Handbook" proves to be an excellent information source describing the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of current wireless applications and network technologies. Mr. Vacca provides the reader with an in-depth knowledge of the planning, design, configuration, and management of wireless applications and networks. Mr. Vacca goes on to provide a glimpse into the future, which gives the reader an insight into what to expect in terms of wireless capabilities. The book provides technical documentation with a marketing flavor that is sure to help anyone strategically plan for the wireless revolution.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best *comprehensive* broadband book available, June 24, 2001

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D. Lee "texas1066" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wireless Broadband Networks Handbook (Paperback)

Wireless Broadband is an extremely comprehensive treatment of the broadband networking technology. The author has done a superb job of dissecting every conceivable aspect of broadbands from installation to methodology; LMDS, MMDS, WLL, etc. All the current protocols are described with complete instructions to their implementations. I highly recommend this book for networking students and professionals in the field of computer networking and telecommunication engineering. This book has it all, including schematics/plots, and numerous topology examples. The internet has relentlessly driven the telecom industry into more extensive networking means, and wireless broadbands are clearly the offering of choice. Read this book to stay abreast of the current wireless trends. Highly recommended reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Handbook!, May 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Wireless Broadband Networks Handbook (Paperback)

This comprehensive guide to wireless networking technology, standards, and procedures is the definitive reference in the wireless world. I highly recommend it.