Going Wi-Fi: Networks Untethered with 802.11 Wireless Technology

by Janice Reynolds

Overview

Make informed decisions about planning and installing 802.11 'Wi-Fi' wireless networks. This book helps you tackle the challenge, whether installing Wi-Fi within an existing corporate network or setting up a wireless network from scratch in any business

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781578203017
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/31/2003
Pages:	538
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Janice Reynolds is a writer, editor, speaker, and consultant in information technology and the Internet/intranet. Prior to starting her own consulting firm in 1995, Ms. Reynolds was the litigation manager of a large New York City law firm. She is the author of The Complete E-Commerce Book . She has edited numerous technical books and led several e-commerce development teams. Ms. Reynolds provides advice to numerous budding entrepreneurs as the 'E-commerce Expert' on Allbusiness.com. She also consults with established companies concerning their technical needs.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 What is Wi-Fi? 2 The Advantages of a Wireless Networking 3 The Push Is On - Fuelling the Wi-Fi Fire 4 The Regulators - Friend or Foe? 5 Wi-Fi Business Opportunities 6 Adding Wi-Fi to the Corporate Network 7 Wi-Fi for Small and Mid-sized Businesses 8 Educating Wi-Fi: School and University Networks 9 How the ISPs and Telcos Will Integrate Wi-Fi 10 The 802.11 Standards: The Nitty Gritty 11 Bits and Pieces: Software and Hardware 12 Designed to Roam: Public Wi-Fi Networks 13 Providing Quality of Service 14 Tackling Security Issues 15 Tips and Tricks: VoIP and Other Cool Stuff 16 Planning for the Future