Wireless Local Area Network

Author: Zhong Zhangdui
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Publish Date: 2004-02-01
Features: This book introduces the basic principles and applications of wireless local area networks (WLANs). WLANs are a rapidly developing system with complex principles and applications. The book begins with the basic concepts, development, and applications of WLANs, covering fundamental knowledge of local area networks. It then specifically introduces the theoretical foundations of WLANs, including error control coding, modulation and demodulation techniques, the basic theory of spread spectrum communication, and radio wave propagation. The book also covers WLAN standards, such as the IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g series protocols; various WLANs, such as HiperLAN, HomeRF, Bluetooth, and IEEE 802.16; security issues in WLANs; the integration of WLANs and mobile cellular networks; and product testing for WLANs. This book can serve as a textbook or reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a reference for researchers and engineering technicians in the field of WLANs.