802.11 wireless network site surveying and installation /

802.11 wireless network site surveying and installation /

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Author / Creator:Alexander, Bruce E.
Imprint:Indianapolis, IN : Cisco, ©2005.
Description:1 online resource (xix, 432 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Networking technology series
Cisco Press networking technology series.
Subject:
Wireless communication systems.
Wireless communication systems
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13590775
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ISBN:9781587051647
1587051648
1587051648
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Summary:The definitive guide to performing wireless network site surveys, selecting the right wireless equipment, and installing 802.11 wireless LANs Prepare for a WLAN installation with this definitive guide Perform a proper site survey to ensure the maximum performance of your 802.11 WLAN Compare and choose the right WLAN technologies to match application and users needs Install WLAN products properly taking the unique needs of the users and environment into account Performing a wireless LAN (WLAN) site survey before installing a wireless network is the key to any successful WLAN deployment. Yet each location and company have unique needs that must be taken into account. 802.11 Wireless Network Site Surveying and Installation helps you understand the challenges associated with any site survey, including multipath mitigation, reflection, absorption, and radio wave interference, plus the added complexity of user and application demands. This book helps you identify obstacles to a successful deployment and guides your equipment decisions to ensure that your WLAN reaches its maximum potential. Use this complete guide to understand the following components of any thorough site survey: The architecture of the access points, cable routes, and electrical needs The proper site survey technique and usage of appropriate utilities The structural and installation obstacles, including building construction, transmission coverage area, building contents, present cable configuration, area regulations, and building codes The documentation that outlines the necessary parts and equipment, and diagrams exhibiting the proper placement of the equipment 802.11 Wireless Network Site Surveying and Installation begins with an introduction to WLAN architectures and definitions and then moves on to site survey methodologies, helping you assess and address your site's specific needs. The book delves into the installation process for WLAN equipment, including the rules and regulations to which WLANs must adhere, various obstacles that arise when installing WLAN equipment, and ways to connect WLAN products to the wired network. 802.11 Wireless Network Site Surveying and Installation is your complete guide to performing a WLAN site survey and successfully installing your 802.11 wireless network. This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press¿ which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new te ...
Other form:Print version: Alexander, Bruce E. 802.11 wireless network site surveying and installation. Indianapolis, IN : Cisco, ©2005 1587051648
Standard no.:9781587051647
1587051648
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • I. Understanding the Prerequisites of a Site Survey
  • 1. Defining a Wireless Network's Protocols and Components
  • The Evolution of Wireless Standards
  • The First Proprietary WLANs
  • Standards-Based WLAN Systems
  • Introducing 802.11 Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum
  • IEEE 802.11 b
  • Direct-Sequence Channels
  • Frequency Hopping
  • 802.11 Working Groups
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Additional Wireless Standards
  • Bluetooth
  • HiperLAN.Home RF.Ultra Wideband
  • Wi-Fi Alliance
  • Other Wi-Fi Certifications
  • Wi-Fi Capabilities Label
  • WLAN Components
  • Access Points
  • Client Devices
  • Bridges
  • Accessories
  • Summary
  • 2. Understanding RF Fundamentals
  • Understanding RF Components
  • Frequency
  • Modulation
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Frequency Modulation
  • Phase Modulation
  • Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
  • Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
  • Modulation Methods for 802.11 Technologies
  • Signal Strength
  • Understanding RF Power Values
  • Decibels
  • Power Ratings
  • Antennas
  • Gain
  • Directional Properties
  • Omni-Directional Antennas
  • Directional Antennas
  • Polarization
  • Antenna Examples
  • Patch Antenna
  • Panel Antenna
  • Yagi Antenna
  • Dish Antennas
  • Diversity
  • Connectors
  • Cables
  • Understanding RF Site Propagation
  • Frequency Versus Coverage
  • Material Absorption, Reflection, and Refraction
  • Reflection
  • Signal Strength, Noise, and Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • Coverage Versus Bandwidth
  • Modulation Versus Coverage
  • Outdoor RF Issues
  • Propagation and Losses
  • Earth Bulge and Fresnel Zone
  • Summary
  • 3. Regulating the Use of 802.11 WLANs
  • Early Spread-Spectrum Regulations
  • RF Regulatory Domains
  • WLAN Frequencies of Operation
  • 900-MHz Frequency Band
  • 2.4-GHz Frequency Band
  • 5-GHz Frequency Band
  • Dynamic Frequency Selection and Transmitter Power Control with 801.11h
  • Regulatory Channel Selections
  • North American Domain Channel Scheme
  • 2.4 GHz (NA)
  • 5 GHz (NA)
  • ETSI Domain Channel Scheme
  • 2.4 GHz (ETSI)
  • 5 GHz (ETSI)
  • Japan Channel Scheme
  • 2.4 GHz (Japan)
  • 5 GHz (Japan)
  • Other Regulatory Domain Frequency Limits
  • Maximum Transmitter Power Levels
  • EIRP.North American Regulatory Power Levels
  • 2.4 -GHz Power Levels for the North American Regulatory Domain
  • 5-GHz Power Levels (NA)
  • ETSI Regulatory Power Levels
  • 2.4 -GHz Power Levels (ETSI)
  • 5-GHz Power Levels (ETSI)
  • Japan Domain Power Levels
  • 2.4 GHz (Japan)
  • 5 GHz (Japan)
  • World Mode (802.11d)
  • Amplifiers
  • Antenna Connectors and Remote Antennas
  • Health and Safety
  • Plenum Locations
  • Summary
  • Recommended Reading
  • 4. WLAN Applications and Services
  • Typical WLAN Environments
  • Retail/Bar Coding
  • Retail
  • Warehousing
  • Enterprise Offices
  • Health Care Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Hotel, Conventions, and Hospitality
  • Public Hotspots
  • SOHO.Defining the WLAN Requirements
  • Defining Your Technology Requirements
  • Selecting Necessary WLAN Services
  • VLANs
  • Quality of Service
  • IP Subnet Roaming
  • Security
  • Load Balancing
  • Interoperability
  • Building-to-Building Connectivity
  • Summary
  • 5. Selecting the WLAN Architecture an

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