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Table of Contents
Copyright
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewers
Acknowledgments
Icons Used in This Book
Command Syntax Conventions
Introduction
Goals and Methods
Part I: Understanding the Prerequisites of a Site Survey
Chapter 1. Defining a Wireless Network''s Protocols and Components
The Evolution of Wireless Standards
Introducing 802.11
Additional Wireless Standards
Wi-Fi Alliance
WLAN Components
Summary
Chapter 2. Understanding RF Fundamentals
Understanding RF Components
Understanding RF Power Values
Antennas
Connectors
Cables
Understanding RF Site Propagation
Summary
Chapter 3. Regulating the Use of 802.11 WLANs
Early Spread-Spectrum Regulations
RF Regulatory Domains
WLAN Frequencies of Operation
Dynamic Frequency Selection and Transmitter Power Control with 801.11h
Regulatory Channel Selections
Maximum Transmitter Power Levels
Amplifiers
Antenna Connectors and Remote Antennas
Health and Safety
Plenum Locations
Summary
Recommended Reading
Chapter 4. WLAN Applications and Services
Typical WLAN Environments
Defining the WLAN Requirements
Defining Your Technology Requirements
Selecting Necessary WLAN Services
Building-to-Building Connectivity
Summary
Chapter 5. Selecting the WLAN Architecture and Hardware
Key Features of a WLAN
Various WLAN Architectures
Selecting the Access Point
Selecting the Client Products
Summary
Part II: The Site Survey
Chapter 6. Preparing for a Site Survey
Pre-Site Survey Form Information
User Input
Balancing Wants, Needs, and Capabilities
Summary
Chapter 7. Site Surveying Equipment
WLAN Equipment
Site Survey Kits
Summary
Chapter 8. Discovering Site-Specific Requirements
Recommended Facility Documentation
Limitations Affecting Equipment Installations
Using Cookie Cutter Designs
Summary
Chapter 9. Discovering Wired Network Requirements
Switches, Routers, and Hubs
Roaming
Deploying VLANs over Wireless
QoS for WLANs
Cabling Requirements
Summary
References
Chapter 10. Using Site Survey Tools
Types of Site Surveys
Manual Site Survey Tools
Automatic and Assisted Site Survey Tools
Theoretical Site Survey Tools