Hotspot Networks : WiFi for Public Access Locations...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 435 pages
• Published by: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Edition: 1st Edition September 4, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0071409785
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0071409780
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.2 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Description
Captures the lead in technical coverage of hotspot networks, so you can take the lead in delivering wireless Internet and voice. You can position yourself to promote, design, configure, implement, or develop service applications in a hot new market. Softcover.

Back Cover Copy
Hotspot Networks: Wi-Fi for Public Access Locations

The Hotspots Revolution

Hotspots: killer app of 802.11. That’s what the media say. These open-to-the-public wireless networks, showing up in hotels, airports, Starbucks, and even parks, have captured a lot of headlines. The Seattle Times calls hotspots “the guerrilla revolution of wireless computing.” ABC-TV news says hotpots threaten major carriers’ cell networks. If you want to investigate this revolution, Hotspot Networks provides the technical support.

Need-to-know information on a fast-emerging technology from one of the top voices in networking—that’s what this detailed guide for network engineers and developers gives you. With Hotspot Networks, you can position yourself to promote, design, configure, implement, or develop service applications in a hot new market. With in-depth advice, Dan Minoli helps you--


* Deliver wireless Internet and telecom that’s forty times faster and one-tenth the cost of conventional networks
* Get up to speed quickly on enabling technologies, components, and design options
* Hear the lowdown on key players and products on track to market
* Build the background you need in WiFi
* Steer around technical obstacles that tripped others up
* Overcome operating glitches
* Rate startups vs. established providers

First-to-market—this book captures the lead in technical coverage of hotspot networks, so you can take the lead in delivering wireless Internet and voice.

Reader Reviews
If you are considering a wireless network for clients in your restaurant, coffee shop, or bookstore, this is a great reference. The book clearly presents a picture of how cellular and wireless LAN technology will work together to form an infrastructure of hotspot networks. The author emphasizes security and the use of the IEEE 802.11b networks. He is very thorough in his description of the practical use of the technology.