Wi-Fi Quick Guide

A comprehensive yet portable Wi-Fi wireless LAN technology guide for networking and IT professionals. An easy to use training reference for wireless technology students and professionals to get an overall picture of the Wi-Fi / WLAN technologies. Graphic illustration of WLAN network architectures and Wi-Fi protocol stacks. Highlights of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n, such as, key features, bands and channels, data rates and range, etc. Wi-Fi standards, security problems and solutions. Comparison of Wi-Fi with other wireless technologies such as WMAM (WiMax), WPAN (Bluetooth, UWB, WiMedia). Portable wireless LAN and Wi-Fi glossary dictionary. Authored and designed by experts with decades of experience in wireless, data and tele- communication industries Designed for wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) engineers and network admins, wireless communication technology educators and students, this technology quick guide covers all major WLAN/Wi-Fi technologies: Wi-Fi architecture, protocols and standards, worldwide Frequency bands and channels, security problems and solutions. In this quick guide, a table and chart is included to compare the main characters of Wi-Fi with other wireless technologies. Also, a WLAN/Wi-Fi glossary and dictonary is included for your quick reference.