Wireless Networking Technology From Principles to Successful Implementation Steve Rackley

Wireless Networking Technology From Principles to Successful Implementation Steve Rackley. Learn wireless networking using Wireless Networking Technology From Principles to Successful Implementation Steve Rackley book. Table of contents is given below.

Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Networking Development of Wireless Networking

• The Diversity of Wireless Networking Technologies 

 Chapter 2: Wireless Network Logical Architecture

• The OSI Network Model Network Layer Technologies Data Link Layer Technologies Physical Layer Technologies Operating System Considerations

Chapter 3: Wireless Network Physical Architecture

• Wired Network Topologies – A Refresher
• Wireless Network Topologies
• Wireless LAN Devices
• Wireless PAN Devices
• Wireless MAN Devices

Chapter 4: Radio Communication Basics

• The RF Spectrum
• Spread Spectrum Transmission
• Wireless Multiplexing and Multiple Access Techniques
• Digital Modulation Technique RF Signal Propagation and Reception
• Ultra Wideband Radio
• MIMO Radio
• Near Field Communications
• Chapter 5: Infrared Communication Basics
• The Ir Spectrum
• Infrared Propagation and Reception

Chapter 6: Wireless LAN Standards

• The 802.11 WLAN Standards
• The 802.11 MAC Layer
• 802.11 PHY Layer
• 802.11 Enhancements
• Other WLAN Standards                                                                                               

Chapter 7: Implementing Wireless LANs

• Evaluating Wireless LAN Requirements
• Planning and Designing the Wireless LAN
• Pilot Testing
• Installation and Configuration
• Operation and Support
• A Case Study: Voice over WLAN

Chapter 8: Wireless LAN Security

• WLAN Security
• WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Wi-Fi Protected Access – WPA
• IEEE 802.11i and WPA2
• WLAN Security Measures
• Wireless Hotspot Security
• VoWLAN and VoIP Security

Chapter 9: Wireless LAN Troubleshooting

• Analysing Wireless LAN Problems
• Troubleshooting using WLAN Analysers
• Bluetooth Coexistence with 802.11 WLANs
• PART IV: Wireless PAN Implementation

Chapter 10: Wireless PAN Standards

• Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1
• Wireless USB
• ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4)
• IrDA
• Near Field Communications

Chapter 11: Implementing Wireless PANs

• Wireless PAN Technology Choices
• Pilot Testing
• Wireless PAN Security
• Summary of Part IV
• PART V: Wireless MAN Implementation

Chapter 12: Wireless MAN Standards

• The 802.16 Wireless MAN Standards
• Other WMAN Standards
• Metropolitan Area Mesh Networks

Chapter 13: Implementing Wireless MANs

• Technical Planning
• Business Planning
• Start-up Phase
• Operating Phase

Chapter 14:The Future of Wireless Networking Technology

• Leading Edge Wireless Networking Technologies
• Wireless Mesh Network Routing
• Network Independent Roaming
• Gigabit Wireless LANs
• Cognitive Radio

Chapter 15: Wireless Networking

• Further Sources of Information
• General Information Sources
• Wireless PAN Resources by Standard
• Wireless LAN Resources by Standard
• Wireless MAN Resources by Standard

Chapter 16: Glossary Networking and Wireless Networking Acronyms Networking and Wireless Networking Glossary