Implementing 802.11, 802.16, and 802.20 Wireless Networks:...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
• Published by: Newnes; Pap/Cdr edition July 16, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0750678089
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0750678087
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Review
Here is the definitive guide to implementing professional-level WLANs. SCTE, Dec 2005

Book Description
This is not another book about installing a home or hobby Wi-Fi system. Instead, this book shows you how to plan, design, install, and operate WLAN systems in businesses, institutions, and public settings such as libraries and hotels. In other words, this book is packed with serious information for serious professionals responsible for implementing robust, high performance WLANs covering areas as small as a coffee shop or as large as entire communities.

Ron Olexa provides a solid foundation in RF/wireless theory as it applies to WLANs. His detailed, thorough coverage of propagation at GHz frequencies helps you understand the mysteries of WLAN coverage (such as how it can change from season to season due to foliage). Youll also learn about antenna radiation patterns and gain so you can design you WLAN to have the coverage you need without causing interference to (or suffering interference from) other WLANs.

* Covers the widely used 802.11 family, as well as the new 802.16 and 802.20 standards

* Focuses on big commercial network implementations, such as in public buildings and businesses

* Author has over 25 years of experience with cellular systems and wireless networks

Reader Reviews
In this rather slim book, Olexa packs in a lot of information. With a very practical bent. Aimed at someone who will be actually designing and implementing a wireless network in her company or home. Thus there are many small details discussed, that in practice may prove quite useful to a successful installation. Like weatherproofing the equipment in an outdoors environment. Or detecting and minimising noise sources. The theory is kept to a minimum. No abstruse maths. You should already be reasonably conversant with the main wireless concepts. Comment | | (Report this)