Wireless LANs Demystified, paperback

Within the next few years, 40-50% of all companies will attempt to execute a wireless application strategy, bringing the number of wireless data users to a whopping 36 million by 2003, and many, if not most, will look to wireless LANs as the way to get there. Now considered the fastest, most economical way for wirelessly enabling a business, wireless LANs can be quickly, easily, and inexpensively deployed using existing infrastructure. Whether you're responsible for a two-person shop or multimillion dollar corporation, you'll find all the information you need to design, implement, and deploy wireless LANs in a corporate environment in Wireless LANs Demystified.

Introduction CHAPTER 1: THE WIRED ENTERPRISE BACKGROUND Ethernet Ethernet in Use WLAN Advantage Summary CHAPTER 2: WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ENTERPRISE Returning to AlohaNet Today's WLAN Technology PAN Technology Building-to-Building WWANs In-Building WLANs Cellular-Based Wireless Technology Summary CHAPTER 3: WIRELESS LAN PRIMER Physical Media Layer MAC Protocol Wireless Network Infrastructures Selecting the Hardware Choosing the Best Configuration for the Enterprise Coverage Options Site Surveys Range and Coverage in the Real World Microcells and Roaming Mobile IP Security First-Generation WLAN Security A Complete Security Solution Integration with Existing Networks Number of Clients per Access Point Throughput Integrity and Reliability of the Wireless Enterprise Summary CHAPTER 4: ACCESS POINT INSTALLATION Access Point Installation and Configuration Outline Access Point Monitoring Key Access Point Features Infrastructure Network Configuration Examples Installation Guidelines Access Point Utility Software Configuration Security Setup Managing Firmware and Configurations Basic Troubleshooting Summary CHAPTER 5: WIRELESS NETWORKS AND WINDOWS XP Easing the Security Burden with RADIUS Installation and Configuration Guide Preparing for Installation Installation of Client Adapters Configuring the Client Adapter Performing Diagnostics Routine Procedures Troubleshooting Configuring the Client Adapter Through Windows XP Overview of Security Features Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE Preparing for Installation Installing the Client Adapter Enabling Security Features Windows CE-Based Device Notes Advanced Configuration Performing the Diagnostics Routine Procedures Troubleshooting the Client Adapter Error Messages Summary CHAPTER 6: WIRELESS HOME NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS Deployment Considerations Bringing the Wireless Enterprise Home Various WLANs for the Home Ad Hoc Network Using ICS Infrastructure Network Setup Using an Access Point Infrastructure Network Setup Using an Access Point Router Windows ICS Setup Windows CE-Based Device Notes Connecting to the Corporate Network Through the Home LAN Building the Wireless VPN Summary CHAPTER 7: WRAP UP Acronyms Glossary Bibliography Index