Wireless local area networks (LANs) and personal area networks (PANs) seem set to play an expanding role in the future of telecommunications, and particularly in the convergence of local networks with the fiber-optic Internet backbone. This book provides an introduction to the subject by the companies at the forefront of wireless LAN development.

Provides a practical introduction written by engineers from the leading wireless LAN manufacturers Each chapter brings the reader up-to-date with the latest in LAN technology from such companies as 3com, Alcatel, Ericsson, Intermec, Mobilian, Cisco Systems, Texas Instruments, Time Domain Corp., and Network Associates Provides detailed information for anyone who wants to learn about, implement, or invest in wireless LAN technology Features chapters on security, Bluetooth, spectrum allocation, QoS, ultra-wideband wireless, key standards, and more

Contributors.
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Guide to Wireless LAN Analysis.
The Evolution of 2,4 GHz Wireless LANs (C. Heegard, et al.).
The 5 GHz IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN (J. Chen).
Migration Strategies for IEEE 802.11 Wireless LANs 91.
5 GHz Radio Spectrum Regulations (T. Tan).
Quality of Service and Multimedia Support in 802.11 Standards (G. Parks).
Overview of Wireless LAN Security.
Wireless Network Security (D. Stanley).
Building Secure Wireless Local Area Networks.
Wireless LAN for Mobile Operators (P. Lane).
Wireless LAN Access Architecture for Mobile Operators (J. Ala Laurila, et al.).
From Wirelss LANs to Wireless Network Solutions: Applying Lessons from Cellular Networking to Enterprise Wireless Networking (S.K. Singhal).
The Bluetooth Basics (M. Sheppard).
Coexistence of IEEE 802.11b WLAN and Bluetooth WPAN (S.J. Shellhammer).
An Introduction to Ultra Wide Band Wireless Technology (K. Siwak and L.L.Huckabee).
Glossary.
Related Web Sites.
About the Author.
Index.