Wireless LANs (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

~ Jim Geier (Author)

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Product 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.

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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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Sams; 2 edition (July 19, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672320584
• ISBN-13: 978-0672320583
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #290,361 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wireless LANs, July 24, 2001

By 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 issues. The author effectively uses real world examples, and step by step wireless LAN implementation guides. Included in this version of the book is expanded coverage of the new 802.11a standard and the OFDM physical layer. Bluetooth and 802.11b interference is also covered to some degree.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Laden with corporo-speak - techies beware, April 16, 2002

By	"ducttapegeek" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

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 a business seminar PowerPoint presentation.) This book will not help you much in constructing a home or community wireless network; it is oriented to project managers.

If you're management, buy this book - but have your engineers buy something else.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good theory, January 9, 2002

By	gerry watson - See all my reviews

very theoretical. don't expect practical considerations. but very thorough in its description. good compliment if you already have a good wireless understanding.