The suite of WiFi standards has solidified this year and no license is required for setting up a WiFi network. From the technical standpoint, it's easy and cheap to install one in your corporate network. Already there are over 300 (and climbing) WiFi certified products on the market. Expansion into the enterprise is proceeding at a rapid pace, with the market projected at $1 billion by year-end 2002.Despite the simplicity of the technology, IT is discovering that numerous problems accompany a WiFi integration project, not the least of which is security. This book is designed to drill down to…mehr
The suite of WiFi standards has solidified this year and no license is required for setting up a WiFi network. From the technical standpoint, it's easy and cheap to install one in your corporate network. Already there are over 300 (and climbing) WiFi certified products on the market. Expansion into the enterprise is proceeding at a rapid pace, with the market projected at $1 billion by year-end 2002.Despite the simplicity of the technology, IT is discovering that numerous problems accompany a WiFi integration project, not the least of which is security. This book is designed to drill down to the practical aspects of building the network to interoperate with the technology your company has already deployed.
Nathan J. Muller is an independent consultant specializing in advanced technology marketing, research, and education. He has more than 25 years of experience in the field, and previously held technical and marketing positions with General DataComm Industries, Planning Research Corp., and ITT Telecom. Mr. Muller is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Network Management, is a frequent contributor to major professional journals, and is author of such top-selling technical books as Desktop Encyclopedia of Voice and Data Networking and Desktop Encyclopedia of the Internet.
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Preface Chapter 1: Wireless in Perspective Introduction Bluetooth Infrared HomeRF Wi-Fi General Packet Radio Service Fixed Wireless Access Laser Transmission Conclusion Chapter 2: Wireless Network Components Introduction PC Cards for Notebooks PCI Cards for Desktops Mini PCI Cards USB Adapters Compact Flash Cards Secure Digital Cards PDA Modules Soft Wi-Fi Access Points Wireless Print Server Wireless Bridges Wireless Routers Wireless Gateways Conclusion Chapter 3: Setting up the Network Introduction Types of Networks Setting Up Computers for Networking Configuration Details Hub Cabling Verifying Network Connectivity Conclusion Chapter 4: Preparing for Wireless Deployment Introduction Needs Assessment Performance Baselining Asset Management Security Site Survey The Design Process Equipment Considerations Deployment Conclusion Chapter 5: Access Points and Clients Introduction Access Point Setup Using a Terminal Emulator Client Setup Conclusion Chapter 6: Wireless Bridges Introduction Configuration Mobile IP Spanning Tree Protocol Performance Monitoring Applying Filters Logs Setting SNMP Traps Conclusion Chapter 7: Wireless Security Introduction Wireless LAN Security Authentication Mechanisms Addressing Security Threats Hardening the Wireless LAN Conclusion Chapter 8: Troubleshooting the Wireless LAN Introduction Role of Protocol Analyzers Basic Connectivity Issues Client Adapters Access Points Bridges Problem Diagnosis Role of Management Systems Conclusion Chapter 9: Network Management Introduction Automatic Discovery Topographical Views Group Configuration Performance Monitoring Automated Software Updates Remote Reboot Troubleshooting Alarms and Reporting Integration with Platforms Conclusion Chapter 10: Selecting a Wireless Internet Service Provider Introduction Market Landscape Types of Providers Wireless Application Service Providers Conclusion Acronyms Appendix About the Author
Preface Chapter 1: Wireless in Perspective Introduction Bluetooth Infrared HomeRF Wi-Fi General Packet Radio Service Fixed Wireless Access Laser Transmission Conclusion Chapter 2: Wireless Network Components Introduction PC Cards for Notebooks PCI Cards for Desktops Mini PCI Cards USB Adapters Compact Flash Cards Secure Digital Cards PDA Modules Soft Wi-Fi Access Points Wireless Print Server Wireless Bridges Wireless Routers Wireless Gateways Conclusion Chapter 3: Setting up the Network Introduction Types of Networks Setting Up Computers for Networking Configuration Details Hub Cabling Verifying Network Connectivity Conclusion Chapter 4: Preparing for Wireless Deployment Introduction Needs Assessment Performance Baselining Asset Management Security Site Survey The Design Process Equipment Considerations Deployment Conclusion Chapter 5: Access Points and Clients Introduction Access Point Setup Using a Terminal Emulator Client Setup Conclusion Chapter 6: Wireless Bridges Introduction Configuration Mobile IP Spanning Tree Protocol Performance Monitoring Applying Filters Logs Setting SNMP Traps Conclusion Chapter 7: Wireless Security Introduction Wireless LAN Security Authentication Mechanisms Addressing Security Threats Hardening the Wireless LAN Conclusion Chapter 8: Troubleshooting the Wireless LAN Introduction Role of Protocol Analyzers Basic Connectivity Issues Client Adapters Access Points Bridges Problem Diagnosis Role of Management Systems Conclusion Chapter 9: Network Management Introduction Automatic Discovery Topographical Views Group Configuration Performance Monitoring Automated Software Updates Remote Reboot Troubleshooting Alarms and Reporting Integration with Platforms Conclusion Chapter 10: Selecting a Wireless Internet Service Provider Introduction Market Landscape Types of Providers Wireless Application Service Providers Conclusion Acronyms Appendix About the Author
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