802.11 Wireless Networks - The Official Guide to 802.11 Wireless Networks (Reprint Edition)

Author: Matthew S. Gast
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Using wireless networks is a liberating and free experience. However, behind this experience lies a complex protocol, and when data is not limited to transmission over physical lines, even more complex issues arise. How can networks be constructed to allow mobile users to move freely? How can wireless networks be expanded to be available wherever they are needed? What security issues do wireless networks pose? How can wireless networks be optimized for performance? How can sufficient capacity be provided to support the initial user expectations? How can the various issues arising from more users accessing the network be addressed? The 802.11 Wireless Network Second Edition discusses all of the above issues and other related topics. This book is primarily written for rigorous system administrators or network administrators who are deploying or maintaining wireless networks. It extensively discusses wireless network security issues, including security problems with the WEP standard, and covers dynamic WEP and 802.1X, 802.11i security standards. Since network monitoring is a must for any rigorous network administrator, this book has dedicated chapters explaining how to use Ethereal and other tools for network analysis and troubleshooting. The 802.11 Wireless Network also introduces the latest developments in wireless networks. In addition to the 802.11b and 11a standards, this book covers 802.11g and looks ahead to the 802.11n protocol, which is becoming a standard. This new edition expands the discussion on network planning architecture and focuses particularly on mobility between access points, spectrum management, and power control. This book is currently the only resource that explains how to measure wireless network performance and how to optimize the network for the best performance. Finally, The 802.11 Wireless Network demonstrates how to configure wireless adapters and Linux, Windows, and macOSX systems, as well as how to handle access points. Few books can organically combine the theoretical knowledge you need to master with the practical experience and advice required to get the job done. The 802.11 Wireless Network is just such a great book. If you are responsible for managing a wireless network, you need this book. Matthew S. Gast is an authoritative author in wireless network planning and deployment.