Wireless Networking: Know It All (eBook)

Dan Bensky, Praphul Chandra, Daniel M. Dobkin, Farid Dowla, David Lide, Ron Olexa (Autoren)

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2007 | 1. Auflage
576 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-055201-9 (ISBN)

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The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf!

Wireless Networking: Design, Optimize, Implement delivers readers from the basics of a wireless system such as antennas and transmitters to current hot topic wireless systems and technologies. The backbone to technologies and applications such as mobile, untethered Internet access, Internet telephony, and high quality multimedia content via the Web is completely covered in this reference.

Chapter 1. Basics of Wireless Communications
Chapter 2. Basics of Wireless Local Area Networks
Chapter 3. Radio Transmitters and Receivers
Chapter 4. Radio Propagation
Chapter 5. Antennas and Transmission Lines
Chapter 6. Communication Protocols and Modulation
Chapter 7. High-Speed Wireless Data: System Types, Standards-Based and Proprietary Solutions
Chapter 8. Propagation Modeling and Measuring
Chapter 9. Indoor Networks
Chapter 10. Security in Wireless Local Area Networks
Chapter 11. Voice Over Wi-Fi and Other Wireless Technologies
Chapter 12. Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
Chapter 13. Wireless Sensor Networks
Chapter 14. Reliable Wireless Networks for Industrial Applications
Chapter 15. Applications and Technologies
Chapter 16. System Planning

*A comprehensive overview from best-selling authors including Daniel Dobkin, Ron Olexa, and Alan Bensky
*Explains the theory, concepts, design, and implementation of 802.11, 802.16, and 802.20 wireless networks - the three most popular types
*Includes discussion of indoor networks, signal propagation, network security, and other topics essential for designing robust, secure wireless networks

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The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf!Wireless Networking: Know It All delivers readers from the basics of a wireless system such as antennas and transmitters to current hot topic wireless systems and technologies. The backbone to technologies and applications such as mobile, untethered Internet access, Internet telephony, and high quality multimedia content via the Web is completely covered in this reference. Chapter 1. Basics of Wireless Communications Chapter 2. Basics of Wireless Local Area Networks Chapter 3. Radio Transmitters and Receivers Chapter 4. Radio Propagation Chapter 5. Antennas and Transmission Lines Chapter 6. Communication Protocols and Modulation Chapter 7. High-Speed Wireless Data: System Types, Standards-Based and Proprietary Solutions Chapter 8. Propagation Modeling and Measuring Chapter 9. Indoor Networks Chapter 10. Security in Wireless Local Area Networks Chapter 11. Voice Over Wi-Fi and Other Wireless TechnologiesChapter 12. Mobile Ad Hoc NetworksChapter 13. Wireless Sensor Networks Chapter 14. Reliable Wireless Networks for Industrial Applications Chapter 15. Applications and Technologies Chapter 16. System Planning*A comprehensive overview from best-selling authors including Daniel Dobkin, Ron Olexa, and Alan Bensky*Explains the theory, concepts, design, and implementation of 802.11, 802.16, and 802.20 wireless networks - the three most popular types*Includes discussion of indoor networks, signal propagation, network security, and other topics essential for designing robust, secure wireless networks

Inhalt

Cover 1
Contents 6
About the Authors 12
Chapter 1. Basics of Wireless Communications 16
1.1 Harmonic Signals and Exponentials 16
1.2 Electromagnetic Waves and Multiplexing 20
1.3 Modulation and Bandwidth 24
1.4 Wireless Link Overview: Systems, Power, Noise, and Link Budgets 51
1.5 Capsule Summary: Chapter 1 59
Further Reading 59
Chapter 2. Basics of Wireless Local Area Networks 62
2.1 Networks Large and Small 62
2.2 WLANs from LANs 65
2.3 802.11 WLANs 67
2.4 HiperLAN and HiperLAN 2 96
2.5 From LANs to PANs 97
2.6 Capsule Summary: Chapter 2 108
2.7 Further Reading 109
Chapter 3. Radio Transmitters and Receivers 112
3.1 Overview of Radios 112
3.2 Radio Components 119
3.3 Radio System Design 173
3.4 Examples of Radio Chips and Chipsets 180
3.5 Summary 192
3.6 Further Reading RFIC 192
Chapter 4. Radio Propagation 196
4.1 Mechanisms of Radio Wave Propagation 196
4.2 Open Field Propagation 198
4.3 Diffraction 200
4.4 Scattering 201
4.5 Path Loss 202
4.6 Multipath Phenomena 204
4.7 Flat Fading 205
4.8 Diversity Techniques 207
4.9 Noise 211
4.10 Summary 213
References 214
Chapter 5. Antennas and Transmission Lines 216
5.1 Introduction 216
5.2 Antenna Characteristics 216
5.3 Types of Antennas 221
5.4 Impedance Matching 227
5.5 Measuring Techniques 238
5.6 Summary 241
References 242
Chapter 6. Communication Protocols and Modulation 244
6.1 Baseband Data Format and Protocol 244
6.2 Baseband Coding 252
6.3 RF Frequency and Bandwidth 256
6.4 Modulation 258
6.5 RFID 276
6.6 Summary 277
References 277
Chapter 7. High-Speed Wireless Data: System Types, Standards-Based and Proprietary Solutions 278
7.1 Fixed Networks 278
7.2 Nomadic Networks 279
7.3 Mobile Networks 280
7.4 Standards-Based Solutions and Proprietary Solutions 281
7.5 Overview of the IEEE 802.11 Standard 281
7.6 Overview of the IEEE 802.16 Standard 286
7.7 10–66 GHz Technical Standards 288
7.8 2–11 GHz Standards 289
7.9 Overview of the IEEE 802.20 Standard 289
7.10 Proprietary Solutions 290
Chapter 8. Propagation Modeling and Measuring 300
8.1 Predictive Modeling Tools 300
8.2 Spreadsheet Models 301
8.3 Terrain-Based Models 302
8.4 Effectively Using a Propagation Analysis Program 302
8.5 Using a Predictive Model 306
8.6 The Comprehensive Site Survey Process 310
8.7 Survey Activity Outline 311
8.8 Identification of Requirements 313
8.9 Identification of Equipment Requirements 314
8.10 The Physical Site Survey 315
8.11 Determination of Antenna Locations 316
8.12 RF Site Survey Tools 318
8.13 The Site Survey Checklist 320
8.14 The RF Survey 320
8.15 Data Analysis 323
Chapter 9. Indoor Networks 328
9.1 Behind Closed Doors 328
9.2 How Buildings Are Built (with W. Charles Perry, P.E.) 328
9.3 Microwave Properties of Building Materials 338
9.4 Realistic Metal Obstacles 346
9.5 Real Indoor Propagation 348
9.6 How Much Is Enough? 356
9.7 Indoor Interferers 358
9.8 Tools for Indoor Networks 366
9.9 Summary 371
Further Reading 372
Chapter 10. Security in Wireless Local Area Networks 376
10.1 Introduction 376
10.2 Key Establishment in 802.11 377
10.3 Anonymity in 802.11 378
10.4 Authentication in 802.11 379
10.5 Confidentiality in 802.11 385
10.6 Data Integrity in 802.11 389
10.7 Loopholes in 802.11 Security 391
10.8 WPA 392
10.9 WPA2 (802.11i) 405
Chapter 11. Voice Over Wi-Fi and Other Wireless Technologies 412
11.1 Introduction 412
11.2 Ongoing 802.11 Standard Work 412
11.3 Wi-Fi and Cellular Networks 417
11.4 WiMax 427
11.5 VoWi-Fi and Bluetooth 428
11.6 VoWi-Fi and DECT 433
11.7 VoWi-Fi and Other Ongoing 802.x Wireless Projects 434
11.8 Conclusion 436
References 436
Chapter 12. Mobile Ad Hoc Networks 438
12.1 Physical Layer and MAC 440
12.2 Routing in Ad Hoc Networks 452
12.3 Conclusion 463
References 464
Chapter 13. Wireless Sensor Networks 470
13.1 Applications 470
13.2 Plant Network Layouts 471
13.3 Plant Network Architecture 473
13.4 Sensor Subnet Selection 473
13.5 Functional Requirements 474
13.6 Technical Tradeoffs and Issues 476
13.7 Conclusion 482
References 482
Chapter 14. Reliable Wireless Networks for Industrial Applications 484
14.1 Benefits of Using Wireless 484
14.2 Issues in Deploying Wireless Systems 485
14.3 Wireless Formats 488
14.4 Wireless Mesh Networks 489
14.5 Industrial Applications of Wireless Mesh Networks 491
14.6 Case Study: Water Treatment 493
14.7 Conclusion 494
Chapter 15. Applications and Technologies 496
15.1 Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) 496
15.2 Bluetooth 517
15.3 Zigbee 525
15.4 Conflict and Compatibility 531
15.5 Ultra-wideband Technology 536
15.6 Summary 540
References 541
Chapter 16. System Planning 542
16.1 System Design Overview 542
16.2 Location and Real Estate Considerations 543
16.3 System Selection Based Upon User Needs 547
16.4 Identification of Equipment Requirements 549
16.5 Identification of Equipment Locations 551
16.6 Channel Allocation, Signal-to-Interference, and Reuse Planning 558
16.7 Network Interconnect and Point-to-Point Radio Solutions 562
16.8 Costs 565
16.9 The Five C's of System Planning 565
Index 568
A 568
B 568
C 569
D 569
E 569
F 569
G 570
H 570
I 570
K 570
L 570
M 570
N 571
O 571
P 571
Q 571
R 571
S 572
T 572
U 572
V 573
W 573
Z 573

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.9.2007
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Nachrichtentechnik
• ISBN-10: 0-08-055201-3 / 0080552013
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-055201-9 / 9780080552019