This book is about wireless local area networks (WLANs) based upon the IEEE 802.11 standards. It has three primary objectives: To introduce the principles of 802.11 wireless networks and show how to con- ure equipment in order to implement various network solutions. To provide an understandingof the security implicationsof wireless networks and demonstrate how vulnerabilities can be mitigated. To introduce the underlying 802.11 protocols and build mathematical models in order to analyse performance in a WLAN environment. The book is aimed at industry professionals as well as undergraduate and...

This book is about wireless local area networks (WLANs) based upon the IEEE 802.11 standards. It has three primary objectives: To introduce the principles of 802.11 wireless networks and show how to con- ure equipment in order to implement various network solutions. To provide an understandingof the security implicationsof wireless networks and demonstrate how vulnerabilities can be mitigated. To introduce the underlying 802.11 protocols and build mathematical models in order to analyse performance in a WLAN environment. The book is aimed at industry professionals as well as undergraduate and...

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