Nathan Muller

Wi-Fi for the Enterprise

Maximizing 802.11 for Business

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The suite of WiFi standards has solidified this year and no license is required for setting up a WiFi network. From the technical standpoint, it's easy and cheap to install one in your corporate network. Already there are over 300 (and climbing) WiFi certified products on the market. Expansion into the enterprise is proceeding at a rapid pace, with the market projected at $1 billion by year-end 2002.Despite the simplicity of the technology, IT is discovering that numerous problems accompany a WiFi integration project, not the least of which is security. This book is designed to drill down to the practical aspects of building the network to interoperate with the technology your company has already deployed.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education LLC (Professional Pod)
• Seitenzahl: 299
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. März 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 236mm x 187mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 535g
• ISBN-13: 9780071412520
• ISBN-10: 0071412522
• Artikelnr.: 21915384

Autorenporträt

Nathan J. Muller is an independent consultant specializing in advanced technology marketing, research, and education. He has more than 25 years of experience in the field, and previously held technical and marketing positions with General DataComm Industries, Planning Research Corp., and ITT Telecom. Mr. Muller is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Network Management, is a frequent contributor to major professional journals, and is author of such top-selling technical books as Desktop Encyclopedia of Voice and Data Networking and Desktop Encyclopedia of the Internet.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Chapter 1: Wireless in Perspective
Introduction
Bluetooth
Infrared
HomeRF
Wi-Fi
General Packet Radio Service
Fixed Wireless Access
Laser Transmission
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Wireless Network Components
Introduction
PC Cards for Notebooks
PCI Cards for Desktops
Mini PCI Cards
USB Adapters
Compact Flash Cards
Secure Digital Cards
PDA Modules
Soft Wi-Fi
Access Points
Wireless Print Server
Wireless Bridges
Wireless Routers
Wireless Gateways
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Setting up the Network
Introduction
Types of Networks
Setting Up Computers for Networking
Configuration Details
Hub
Cabling
Verifying Network Connectivity
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Preparing for Wireless Deployment
Introduction
Needs Assessment
Performance Baselining
Asset Management
Security
Site Survey
The Design Process
Equipment Considerations
Deployment
Conclusion
Chapter 5: Access Points and Clients
Introduction
Access Point Setup
Using a Terminal Emulator
Client Setup
Conclusion
Chapter 6: Wireless Bridges
Introduction
Configuration
Mobile IP
Spanning Tree Protocol
Performance Monitoring
Applying Filters
Logs
Setting SNMP Traps
Conclusion
Chapter 7: Wireless Security
Introduction
Wireless LAN Security
Authentication Mechanisms
Addressing Security Threats
Hardening the Wireless LAN
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting the Wireless LAN
Introduction
Role of Protocol Analyzers
Basic Connectivity Issues
Client Adapters
Access Points
Bridges
Problem Diagnosis
Role of Management Systems
Conclusion
Chapter 9: Network Management
Introduction
Automatic Discovery
Topographical Views
Group Configuration
Performance Monitoring
Automated Software Updates
Remote Reboot
Troubleshooting
Alarms and Reporting
Integration with Platforms
Conclusion
Chapter 10: Selecting a Wireless Internet Service Provider
Introduction
Market Landscape
Types of Providers
Wireless Application Service Providers
Conclusion
Acronyms
Appendix
About the Author