Overview

Plan, deploy, and operate high-performance 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless networks The new 802.11ac standard enables WLANs to deliver significantly higher performance. Network equipment manufacturers have refocused on 802.11ac- and 802.11n-compliant solutions, rapidly moving older versions of 802.11 toward “legacy” status. Now, there’s a complete guide to planning, designing, installing, testing, and supporting 802.11ac and 802.11n wireless networks in any environment, for virtually any application. Jim Geier offers practical methods, tips, and recommendations that draw on his decades of experience deploying wireless solutions and shaping wireless standards. He carefully introduces 802.11ac’s fundamentally different design, site survey, implementation, and network configuration techniques, helping you maximise performance and avoid pitfalls. Geier organises each phase of WLAN deployment into clearly defined steps, making the entire planning and deployment process easy to understand and execute. He illuminates key concepts and methods through realistic case studies based on current Cisco products, while offering tips and techniques you can use with any vendor’s equipment. To build your skills with key tasks, you’ll find several hands-on exercises relying on free or inexpensive tools. Whether you’re deploying an entirely new wireless network or migrating from older equipment, this guide contains all the expert knowledge you’ll need to succeed.

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Author:   Jim Geier
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Cisco Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.60cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.980kg
ISBN:  

9781587144301

ISBN 10:   1587144301
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   04 June 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part I: Fundamental Concepts Chapter 1 Introduction to Wireless LANs Chapter 2 Radio Wave Fundamentals Chapter 3 Wireless LAN Types and Components Chapter 4 Wireless LAN Implications Part II: The 802.11 Standard Chapter 5 Introduction to IEEE 802.11 and Related Standards Chapter 6 IEEE 802.11 Medium Access Control (MAC) Layer Chapter 7 IEEE 802.11 Physical (PHY) Layers Part III: Wireless Network Design Chapter 8 Planning a Wireless LAN Deployment Chapter 9 Defining Requirements for a Wireless LAN Chapter 10 System Architecture Considerations Chapter 11 Range, Performance, and Roaming Considerations Chapter 12 Radio Frequency Considerations Chapter 13 Security Considerations Part IV: Wireless Network Installation and Testing Chapter 14 Test Tools Chapter 15 Performing a Wireless Site Survey Chapter 16 Installing and Configuring a Wireless LAN Chapter 17 Testing a Wireless LAN Part V: Operational Support Considerations Chapter 18 Managing a Wireless LAN Chapter 19 Troubleshooting a Wireless LAN Chapter 20 Preparing Operational Support Staff Glossary Index     

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Jim Geier has 30 years’ experience planning, designing, analyzing, and implementing communications systems, wireless networks, and mobile devices. Jim is founder and principal consultant of Wireless-Nets, Ltd., providing wireless analysis and design services to product manufacturers. He is also president and CEO and co-founder of Health Grade Networks, providing wireless network solutions to hospitals, airports, and manufacturing facilities. Jim is the author of more than a dozen books on mobile and wireless topics, including Designing and Deploying 802.11n Wireless Networks (Cisco Press), Implementing 802.1X Security Solutions (Wiley), Wireless Networking Handbook  (New Riders), and Network Re-engineering (McGraw-Hill). He has been an active participant in IEEE standards organizations, such as the IEEE 802.11 Working Group and the Wi-Fi Alliance. He has served as chairman of the IEEE Computer Society, Dayton Section, and various conferences. He has served as a testifying expert for patent litigation cases focusing on technologies dealing with wireless networking and cellular systems. You can e-mail Jim Geier at jimgeier@wireless-nets.com.

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