802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive GuideAs we all know by now, wireless networks offer many advantages over fixed (or wired) networks. Foremost on that list is mobility, since going wireless frees you from the tether of an Ethernet cable at a desk. But that's just the tip of the cable-free iceberg. Wireless networks are also more flexible, faster and easier for you to use, and more affordable to deploy and maintain. The de facto standard for wireless networking is the 802.11 protocol, which includes Wi-Fi (the wireless standard known as 802.11b) and its faster cousin, 802.11g. With easy-to-install 802.11 network hardware available everywhere you turn, the choice seems simple, and many people dive into wireless computing with less thought and planning than they'd give to a wired network. But it's wise to be familiar with both the capabilities and risks associated with the 802.11 protocols. And 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition is the perfect place to start. This updated edition covers everything you'll ever need to know about wireless technology. Designed with the system administrator or serious home user in mind, it's a no-nonsense guide for setting up 802.11 on Windows and Linux. Among the wide range of topics covered are discussions on:
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... access point . Second , the access point trans- fers the frame to the destination station . With all communications relayed through an access point , the basic service area corresponding to an infrastructure BSS is defined by the points ...
... access point . Before the first step , the mobile station must authenticate to the new access point if it has not done so already . Figure 8-10 depicts the following steps : 1. The mobile station issues a Reassociation Request to the ...
The Definitive Guide Matthew Gast. Unix - Based Access Points One of the most basic preconditions for making a Unix - based access point is enabling access point functions in the wireless interface card . One of the major hurdles is ...
Contents
Introduction to Wireless Networking | 1 |
Overview of 802 11 Networks | 12 |
Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP | 114 |
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