Wireless Lans Demystified (Paperback)

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: THE WIRED ENTERPRISE BACKGROUND

Ethernet

Ethernet in Use

WLAN Advantage

Summary

CHAPTER 2: WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ENTERPRISE

Returning to AlohaNet

Today's WLAN Technology

PAN Technology

Building-to-Building WWANs

In-Building WLANs

Cellular-Based Wireless Technology

Summary

CHAPTER 3: WIRELESS LAN PRIMER

Physical Media Layer

MAC Protocol

Wireless Network Infrastructures

Selecting the Hardware

Choosing the Best Configuration for the Enterprise

Coverage Options

Site Surveys

Range and Coverage in the Real World

Microcells and Roaming

Mobile IP

Security

First-Generation WLAN Security

A Complete Security Solution

Integration with Existing Networks

Number of Clients per Access Point

Throughput

Integrity and Reliability of the Wireless Enterprise

Summary

CHAPTER 4: ACCESS POINT INSTALLATION

Access Point Installation and Configuration Outline

Access Point Monitoring

Key Access Point Features

Infrastructure Network Configuration Examples

Installation Guidelines

Access Point Utility Software

Configuration

Security Setup

Managing Firmware and Configurations

Basic Troubleshooting

Summary

CHAPTER 5: WIRELESS NETWORKS AND WINDOWS XP

Easing the Security Burden with RADIUS

Installation and Configuration Guide

Preparing for Installation

Installation of Client Adapters

Configuring the Client Adapter

Performing Diagnostics

Routine Procedures

Troubleshooting

Configuring the Client Adapter Through Windows XP

Overview of Security Features

Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows CE

Preparing for Installation

Installing the Client Adapter

Enabling Security Features

Windows CE-Based Device Notes

Advanced Configuration

Performing the Diagnostics

Routine Procedures

Troubleshooting the Client Adapter

Error Messages

Summary

CHAPTER 6: WIRELESS HOME NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS

Deployment Considerations

Bringing the Wireless Enterprise Home

Various WLANs for the Home

Ad Hoc Network Using ICS

Infrastructure Network Setup Using an Access Point

Infrastructure Network Setup Using an Access Point Router

Windows ICS Setup

Windows CE-Based Device Notes

Connecting to the Corporate Network Through the Home LAN

Building the Wireless VPN

Summary

CHAPTER 7: WRAP UP

Acronyms

Glossary

Bibliography

Index