802.11 Wireless Network Authority Guide (Photocopy Edition)

Author: Mattew S. Gast
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Using a wireless network 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 may arise. How can a network 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 brought about by more users accessing the network be handled? The second edition of 802.11 Wireless Networks Authoritative Guide discusses all 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 the security issues of wireless networks, including the security issues of the WEP standard, and also discusses dynamic WEP and 802.1X, 802.11i security standards. Since network monitoring is a necessary task 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 Networks Authoritative Guide 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 that 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 Networks Authoritative Guide 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 theory you need to master with the practical experience and advice required to get the job done. The 802.11 Wireless Networks Authoritative Guide is one such excellent book. If you are responsible for managing a wireless network, you need this book. Mattew S. Gast is an authoritative author in wireless network planning and deployment. Using a wireless network 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 may arise. How can your network 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 brought about by more users accessing the network be handled? The second edition of 802.11 Wireless Networks Authoritative Guide discusses all 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 the security issues of wireless networks, including the security issues of the WEP standard, and also discusses dynamic WEP and 802.1X, 802.1li security standards. Since network monitoring is a necessary task 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 Networks Authoritative Guide also introduces the latest developments in wireless networks. In addition to the 802.1lb and 1la standards, this book covers 802.11g, and looks ahead to the 802.1ln protocol that 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 book shows you how to configure wireless adapters and Linux, Windows, and OSX systems, as well as how to handle access points. Few books can organically combine the theory you need to master with the practical experience and advice required to get the job done. The 802.11 Wireless Networks Authoritative Guide () is one such excellent book. If you are responsible for managing a wireless network, you need this book.