Publisher's Synopsis
∗ A Practical Guide for Today′s IT Professionals
∗ Comprehensive "End–to–End" Coverage
∗ Real–World Examples, Strategies, and Solutions
A wireless local area network increases workplace flexibility while cutting costs. But how do you build and maintain a WLAN that′s reliable, secure, and meets your organization′s needs? This practical guide delivers the answers. Offering exceptionally detailed coverage of two key ingredients for WLAN success–an initial site survey and a well–thought–out security plan–Wireless LANs End to End gives you all the nuts–and–bolts information and examples you need to design, install, configure, and administer a wireless LAN.
Make the Most of Wireless LANs
∗ Get examples, steps, and strategies for implementing a WLAN using 802.11b
∗ Perform a site survey to discover the best, most cost–effective way to implement your WLAN
∗ Get the scoop on choosing the right vendors for access points, gateways, and network cards
∗ Fine–tune your wireless technology for effective communication
∗ Learn how to beef up WLAN security with encryption, public key infrastructure, and other technologies
∗ Find out how to interconnect multiple networks using wireless bridges and repeaters
∗ Discover what Bluetooth, HomeRF, HiperLAN II, 802.11a, and 802.11b mean for WLANs in the future
Your Hands–on Guide to the Wireless Future
