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Summary: Not bad, but...
Review: A good book for all who want to know more about the 802.11 standard: Almost all protocol details are clearly explained and even deployment issues are covered in the project section. But I'd expected some information about the (currently) most important WLAN problems: interference with other ISM technologies (e.g. Bluetooth) and security (TGi, 802.1x, Radius, Kerberos..). Overall I found the book disappointing: If you own the first edition of Geier's book, don't buy the second. And: If you have either of the books, go through the Usenet discussions and read the studies about 802.11 security (Borisov, Fluhrer, Stubblefield) to get a complete view.
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Summary: A very good cut at 802.11
Review: Found the book very good on 802.11 some sections very technical for those that are. A general good read. Tended to focus more on 802.11b. I would add this to your collection of books. He is a player in the wireless field. He also is a contirbutor to educating the public on wireless. Check out his articles on-line and website. His NOTES in the book are priceless. I liked it. I would have liked to see a little more on 802.11 A and G especially on charts and comparsions. Hopefully we'll see a 3rd edition covering those areas a little more since this book was published in 7/2001.
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Summary: A very good cut at 802.11
Review: Found the book very good on 802.11 some sections very technical for those that are. A general good read. Tended to focus more on 802.11b. I would add this to your collection of books. He is a player in the wireless field. He also is a contirbutor to educating the public on wireless. Check out his articles on-line and website. His NOTES in the book are priceless. I liked it. I would have liked to see a little more on 802.11 A and G especially on charts and comparsions. Hopefully we'll see a 3rd edition covering those areas a little more since this book was published in 7/2001.
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Summary: Important wireless technology
Review: I have 23 years in IT and needed to understand wireless. You will know I did not start with this book. First Bedel, then Rhoton and then it was easy to read. Other reviewers wrote that this book omits important parts. Probably this book happened before the WEP scandal. It is clear that it must be updated but you can always find the information on the Internet. This book gives the introduction for you to understand.
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Summary: Important wireless technology
Review: I have 23 years in IT and needed to understand wireless. You will know I did not start with this book. First Bedel, then Rhoton and then it was easy to read. Other reviewers wrote that this book omits important parts. Probably this book happened before the WEP scandal. It is clear that it must be updated but you can always find the information on the Internet. This book gives the introduction for you to understand.
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Summary: Essential for Building Applications for WLANs
Review: The book is the bible for building WLANs. It provides all the nitty-gritty details that are required.
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Summary: Wireless LANs
Review: This book is a virtual requirement for anyone attempting to take the Certified Wireless Network Professional exams. I was able to pass the Certified Wireless Network Administrator exam (cwne.com) with the information presented in the book. It covers IEEE 802.11 wireless network physical and data link layers in extensive detail. The text is written in an easy to follow format, without omitting the important technical issues. The author effectively uses real world examples, and step by step wireless LAN implementation guides. Included in this version of the book is expanded coverage of the new 802.11a standard and the OFDM physical layer. Bluetooth and 802.11b interference is also covered to some degree.
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Summary: Laden with corporo-speak - techies beware
Review: This is a good book if you're a member of a corporation planning a wireless network deployment; it spends a significant fraction of its time talking about the administrative structures that should be built up around a rollout.If you're a tech-head trying to learn more about the technology, prepare to wade through pages and pages of management jargon (complete with the same simplified diagrams you'd expect to see in a business seminar PowerPoint presentation.) This book will not help you much in constructing a home or community wireless network; it is oriented to project managers. If you're management, buy this book - but have your engineers buy something else.
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Summary: good theory
Review: very theoretical. don't expect practical considerations. but very thorough in its description. good compliment if you already have a good wireless understanding.
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Summary: good theory
Review: very theoretical. don't expect practical considerations. but very thorough in its description. good compliment if you already have a good wireless understanding.
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