Data Over Wireless Networks: Bluetooth, WAP, and Wireless LANs - Softcover

Held, Gilbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072126213 ISBN 13: 9780072126211

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2000

Synopsis

Explaining how data is transfered over wireless networks, this detailed guide examines the latest in wireless networking technology and vendor-based applications, describes the implementation of new protocols and applications--including WAP and Bluetooth--and explores such wireless features as email, LAN and Web access, and e-commerce. Original. (Beginner/Intermediate)

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Review

Many pundits believe that the real "volks-Internet" won't be Internet via TV, but rather the Internet presented on mobile phones and other handheld computing devices. Furthermore, Cisco Systems and other networking powerhouses are beginning to sell products for wireless office networks at prices not too far removed from those of wired products. Data Over Wireless Networks is a newcomer's guide to wireless telecommunications technologies, with an emphasis on wireless local area networks (LANs) not usually found in books that also cover telephony. The information is up-to-date and comprehensive for engineers, managers, and investors wanting an honest understanding of wireless data communications technologies and their capabilities.

Each chapter explains underlying conditions (e.g., protocols, physical phenomena, market conditions, regulatory requirements, or a combination of these) of the technology under discussion. You learn how protocols fit into the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model, and flow charts and packet diagrams illustrate communications activity. The discussion gets readers oriented and enables them to search for deeper, more specialized material (though less technically oriented readers will probably find the packet diagrams intimidating). For further coverage of wireless communications technologies (among others) and their implications for businesses and consumers, read Steven Shepard's top-notch Telecommunications Convergence. --David Wall

Topics covered: Technologies for communicating data over the airwaves, including Analog Mobile Phone System (AMPS), Digital Advanced Mobile Phone System (D-AMPS), Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Bluetooth, and wireless local area networks (LANs) based on the IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN specification.

From the Back Cover

Develop state-of-the-art wireless applications using this detailed guide

Transmit data over wireless networks and develop cutting-edge applications with this hands-on reference. This in-depth guide fully explains how wireless technology works and introduces the next generation of applications that allow for the transmission of data across wireless networks - in a manner that's both fast and secure.

Covering the importance of wireless LANs as well as vendor-specific applications from several industry leaders, this book examines the breakthroughs and developments as new industry standards and protocols emerge in the wireless industry.

Use it and you'll learn how to:

• Implement the latest protocols including WAP and Bluetooth
• Find out about current and emerging wireless messaging technology
• Understand underlying technologies associated with different types of wireless transmission methods
• Learn details on wireless home networking
• Master wireless LAN applications and 802.11
• Get information about frequency allocation and channel utilization
• Discover the advantages and disadvantages of TDMA
• Preview the future direction of wireless technology and related equipment

Coverage Includes:

• Overview of wireless technology
• Evolving applications - LAN, e-mail, voicemail, e-commerce, and more
• Analog AMPS
• TDMA and DCMA
• PCS versus digital cellular
• Wireless application protocols (WAP)
• Equipment overviews - including screen displays

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0072126213
• ISBN 13: 9780072126211
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368