Wireless LAN Networking

Wireless LAN Networking

White Paper

Overview:

Introduction

Wireless LANs in the Office

Wireless LANs in the Home

IEEE Wireless Networking Specifications

802.11 Specifications

Different WLAN Technologies

Wireless LAN Frequency Usage

Ad Hoc (Peer-to-Peer) Mode vs. Infrastructure Mode

Ad Hoc Mode

Infrastructure Mode

Wireless Network Components

WLAN Performance

Distance Between WLAN Devices

(Access Points and NICs)

Radio Frequency Interference

Transmit Power Levels

Antenna Type and Location

Bluetooth vs. 802.11b

Wireless Security

U.S. Robotics Wireless Solutions

*Includes images and ilustrations

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