Wireless Local Area Network Design and Implementation

Author: Sean Parker
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Wireless local area networks (WLANs) are one of the fastest-growing fields in today's wireless technology, with their applications penetrating all industries. From home offices to large enterprises, from healthcare institutions to retail, as more organizations adopt wireless solutions, mastering WLAN technology becomes essential for network professionals. This book takes the products of the world's two major wireless local area network suppliers, Cisco and 3Com, as examples, providing a detailed explanation of methods and steps for planning, installing, configuring, using, managing, and troubleshooting WLANs. It serves as a reference for WLAN users and network administrators.
With the widespread adoption of local area networks and the maturation of digital wireless communication technology, WLANs have entered a phase of rapid development. Addressing this technological hotspot, the book offers a thorough introduction to the design and implementation of WLANs, elaborating on various aspects such as planning, installation, usage, configuration, management, and troubleshooting. The book's features include a strong emphasis on theory, clear and accessible explanations, up-to-date content, and a focus on practical application. At the end of each chapter, relevant review questions and practical exercises are provided to help readers enhance their hands-on skills. This book is suitable as a reference for professionals in related fields and also for upper-level undergraduate students in computer science and communication disciplines.