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Implementing 802.11, 802.16, and 802.20 Wireless Networks,

Edition 1 Planning, Troubleshooting, and Operations

Editors: By Ron Olexa

Publication Date: 16 Jul 2004

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This is not another book about installing a home or “hobby¿ Wi-Fi system. Instead, this book shows you how to plan, design, install, and operate WLAN systems in businesses, institutions, and public settings such as libraries and hotels. In other words, this book is packed with serious information for serious professionals responsible for implementing robust, high performance WLANs covering areas as small as a coffee shop or as large as entire communities. Ron Olexa provides a solid foundation in RF/wireless theory as it applies to WLANs. His detailed, thorough coverage of propagation at GHz frequencies helps you understand the mysteries of WLAN coverage (such as how it can change from season to season due to foliage). You’ll also learn about antenna radiation patterns and gain so you can design you WLAN to have the coverage you need without causing interference to (or suffering interference from) other WLANs.

Key Features

Covers the widely used 802.11 family, as well as the new 802.16 and 802.20 standards
Focuses on big commercial network implementations, such as in public buildings and businesses
Author has over 25 years of experience with cellular systems and wireless networks

About the author

By Ron Olexa, Consultant, RF Networks, Gainesville, GA, USA

PrefaceIntroductionWhat’s on the Companion website?1. High-Speed Wireless Data: System Types, Standards-Based and Proprietary Solutionsa. Fixed Networksb. Nomadic Networksc. Mobile Networksd. Standards-Based Solutions and Proprietary Solutionse. Overview of the IEEE 802.11 Standardf. Overview of the IEEE 802.16 Standardg. 10-66 GHz Technical Standardsh. 2-11 GHz Standardsi. Overview of the IEEE 802.20 Standardj. Proprietary Solutions2. Basic Radio and RF Conceptsa. RF Energyb. RF Generation and Transmissionc. Oscillatord. Power Amplifierse. Antennas and Feedlinesf. RF Receptiong. Modulation of RF Signalsh. Amplitude Modulationi. Frequency Modulationj. Complex Modulationk. Duplexingl. Frequency Division Duplexingm. Time Division Duplexingn. Multiple Access Techniqueso. Spread-Spectrum Modulationp. OFDMq. Ultra Wideband3. Propagation, Path Loss, Fading and Link Budgetsa. Path Loss and System Coverageb. Frequency Reuse4. Propagation Modeling and Measuringa. Predictive Modeling Toolsb. Spreadsheet Modelsc. Terrain-Based Modelsd. Effectively Using a Propagation Analysis Programe. Using a Predictive Modelf. The Comprehensive Site Survey Processg. Survey Activity Outlineh. Identification of Requirementsi. Identification of Equipment Requirementsj. The Physical Site Surveyk. Determination of Antenna Locationsl. RF Site Survey Toolsm. The Site Survey Checklistn. The RF Surveyo. Data Analysis5. System Planninga. System Design Overviewb. Location and Real Estate Considerationsc. System Selection Based Upon User Needsd. Identification of Equipment Requirementse. Identification of Equipment Locationsf. Channel Allocation, Signal-to-Interference, and Reuse Planningg. Network Interconnect and Point-to-Point Radio Solutionsh. Costsi. The Five Cs of System Planning6. System Implementation, Testing and Optimizationa. Real-World Design Examplesb. Example One: Local Coffee Housec. Example Two: Office LAN Deploymentd. 2.4 GHz RF Coverage Resultse. 5.6 GHz RF Coverage Resultsf. Capacity Requirementsg. System Design Analysish. NEC, Fire, and Safety Code Concernsi. Example Three: Community WISPj. Community: A Garden Style Apartment Complexk. RF Considerationsl. Backhaulm. Weatherproofingn. Grounding and Lightning Protectiono. Community: A Small Area Subdivisionp. Equipment Selectionq. System Planning r. Community: An Urban or Suburban Area Serving Business Userss. Spectrum Issuest. Design Considerationsu. Community: A Small Town System for Consumer and Business Usersv. Summaryw. Example Four: Mobile Broadband Networkx. Initial Modelingy. Preliminary Informationz. Coverage Modelingaa. Capacity Modelingbb. Cost Modelingcc. Designing in the Real Worlddd. Chapter Summary7. Back Office System Requirementsa. Network Systems Requiredb. Customer Authorization Systemc. Billing Data Collectiond. Network Monitoring and Controle. Billing Systemf. Trouble Ticketingg. Customer Service Systemsh. Design Considerations and Requirements8. Network Performance Testing and Troubleshootinga. Low RSSI and Noise Levels in a Single Areab. High Noise or Interference Levelsc. Throughput Problems Unrelated to Signal or Noised. Repeater Modee. Multiple Channel Reuse in a Close Areaf. Near/Far Problemsg. Hidden Node Problemsh. Client Car “Roam¿ i. Viruses and Trojansj. Troubleshooting SummaryAbout the Author List of AcronymsIndex

ISBN: 9780750678087

Page Count: 256

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