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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... medium for a fixed time period . The NAV is a timer that indicates the amount of time the medium will be reserved , in microseconds . Stations set the NAV to the time for which they expect to use the medium , including any frames ...
... medium has become idle . Therefore , if there is any high - priority traffic waiting , it grabs the net- work before low - priority frames have a chance to try . To assist with interoperability between different data rates , the ...
... medium is idle . If the medium is not idle , stations defer to each other and employ an orderly exponential backoff algorithm to avoid collisions . In distilling the 802.11 MAC rules , there is a basic set of rules that are always used ...
Contents
Introduction to Wireless Networking | 1 |
Overview of 802 11 Networks | 12 |
Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP | 114 |
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802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide: The Definitive Guide Matthew S. Gast Limited preview - 2005 |