Wireless Networking Technology

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Wireless Networking
Technology
From Principles to Successful Implementation
Steve Rackley

~~Contents~~
Chapter 1: Introducing Wireless Networking ...................................1
Development of Wireless Networking ................................................. 1
The Diversity of Wireless Networking Technologies .......................... 2
Organisation of the Book ..................................................................... 3
PART I: Wireless Network Architecture .................... 7
Introduction ........................................................................................ 7
Chapter 2: Wireless Network Logical Architecture ........................... 9
The OSI Network Model ..................................................................... 9
Network Layer Technologies ............................................................. 13
Data Link Layer Technologies .......................................................... 20
Physical Layer Technologies ............................................................. 25
Operating System Considerations ..................................................... 34
Summary ............................................................................................ 36
Chapter 3: Wireless Network Physical Architecture ....................... 37
Wired Network Topologies – A Refresher ........................................ 37
Wireless Network Topologies ............................................................ 40
Wireless LAN Devices ...................................................................... 45
Wireless PAN Devices ....................................................................... 60
Wireless MAN Devices ..................................................................... 62
Summary of Part I ............................................................................. 66
PART II: Wireless Communication ........................... 69
Introduction ........................................................................................ 69
Chapter 4: Radio Communication Basics ....................................... 71
The RF Spectrum ............................................................................... 71
Spread Spectrum Transmission ......................................................... 76
Wireless Multiplexing and Multiple Access Techniques .................. 87
Digital Modulation Technique ........................................................... 95
RF Signal Propagation and Reception ............................................ 106
Ultra Wideband Radio ..................................................................... 119
MIMO Radio ................................................................................... 124
Near Field Communications ............................................................ 126
Chapter 5: Infrared Communication Basics ................................. 129
The Ir Spectrum ............................................................................... 129
Infrared Propagation and Reception ................................................ 129
Summary of Part II .......................................................................... 134
PART III: Wireless LAN Implementation ................ 137
Introduction ...................................................................................... 137
Chapter 6: Wireless LAN Standards ............................................ 139
The 802.11 WLAN Standards ......................................................... 139
The 802.11 MAC Layer ....................................................................144
802.11 PHY Layer ........................................................................... 148
802.11 Enhancements ...................................................................... 156
Other WLAN Standards .................................................................. 170
Summary .......................................................................................... 173
Chapter 7: Implementing Wireless LANs ..................................... 175
Evaluating Wireless LAN Requirements ......................................... 176
Planning and Designing the Wireless LAN...................................... 183
Pilot Testing ..................................................................................... 190
Installation and Configuration ......................................................... 190
Operation and Support ..................................................................... 197
A Case Study: Voice over WLAN ................................................... 199
Chapter 8: Wireless LAN Security ................................................ 205
The ****ing Threat ......................................................................... 205
WLAN Security ............................................................................... 208
WEP – Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption ................................. 209
Wi-Fi Protected Access – WPA ....................................................... 212
IEEE 802.11i and WPA2 ................................................................. 219
WLAN Security Measures .............................................................. 230
Wireless Hotspot Security ............................................................... 236
VoWLAN and VoIP Security ........................................................... 239
Summary .......................................................................................... 240
Chapter 9: Wireless LAN Troubleshooting ................................... 241
Analysing Wireless LAN Problems ................................................. 241
Troubleshooting using WLAN Analysers ....................................... 243
Bluetooth Coexistence with 802.11 WLANs .................................. 247
Summary of Part III ......................................................................... 249
PART IV: Wireless PAN Implementation ................ 251
Introduction ...................................................................................... 251
Chapter 10: Wireless PAN Standards .......................................... 253
Introduction ...................................................................................... 253
Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1) .............................................................. 254
Wireless USB ................................................................................... 265
ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) .................................................................. 273
IrDA ................................................................................................. 280
Near Field Communications ............................................................ 287
Summary .......................................................................................... 292
Chapter 11: Implementing Wireless PANs ................................... 295
Wireless PAN Technology Choices ................................................. 295
Pilot Testing ..................................................................................... 300
Wireless PAN Security .................................................................... 300
Summary of Part IV ......................................................................... 306
PART V: Wireless MAN Implementation ................ 307
Introduction ...................................................................................... 307
Chapter 12: Wireless MAN Standards ......................................... 309
The 802.16 Wireless MAN Standards ............................................. 309
Other WMAN Standards ................................................................. 319
Metropolitan Area Mesh Networks ................................................. 321
Summary .......................................................................................... 322
Chapter 13: Implementing Wireless MANs .................................. 323
Technical Planning .......................................................................... 323
Business Planning ............................................................................ 332
Start-up Phase .................................................................................. 337
Operating Phase ............................................................................... 339
Summary of Part V .......................................................................... 340
PART VI: The Future of Wireless
Networking Technology .......................................... 343
Introduction ...................................................................................... 343
Chapter 14: Leading Edge Wireless Networking Technologies ..... 345
Wireless Mesh Network Routing .................................................... 345
Network Independent Roaming ....................................................... 347
Gigabit Wireless LANs .................................................................... 350
Cognitive Radio ............................................................................... 355
Summary of Part VI ......................................................................... 358
PART VII: Wireless Networking
Information Resources ........................................... 361
Introduction ...................................................................................... 361
Chapter 15: Further Sources of Information ................................ 363
General Information Sources ........................................................... 363
Wireless PAN Resources by Standard ............................................. 364
Wireless LAN Resources by Standard ............................................ 367
Wireless MAN Resources by Standard ........................................... 369
Chapter 16: Glossary .................................................................. 371
Networking and Wireless Networking Acronyms ........................... 371
Networking and Wireless Networking Glossary ............................. 381
Subject Index ............................................................................... 397

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