IEEE Standards Wireless Networks Series

IEEE 802.11^(TM) Handbook A Designer's Companion, Second Edition

"Wireless 802.11 dual band 2.4 GHz-5 GHz networks overlaid with Quality of Service and robust security have become the choice for carrier grade voice over IP networks for the enterprise and consumer services market. The IEEE 802.11 Handbook: A Designer's Companion by Bob O'Hara and Al Petrick, 2nd Edition, contains a wealth of extremely useful technical information for designing standards based Wi-Fi(TM) VoIP products and networks. It's a valuable resource tool for every wireless engineer." --Harry Worstell, Researcher, AT&T Labs

"Wireless access networks are moving from a useful to a must-have imperative by CIOs and knowledge workers worldwide, catalyzed by the immediate and obvious productivity benefits of this technology, as well as the near-universal appeal of standards-based IEEE 802.11 networks. Bob O'Hara and Al Petrick's Designer's Companion plays a pivotal role for all technologists building to the standard or just those who want to understand it better. It's a must-read for everyone working with WLAN technology." --Brett Galloway, President and Chief Executive Officer, Airespace

"This book belongs on the desk of anyone involved with wireless LAN technologies and products. It's a vital reference to one of the most important elements in networking today." --Craig J. Mathias, Farpoint Group

"The amazing success of IEEE 802.11 adoptions is visible in the home, the enterprise, and other market segments. Such market growth and associated user experience has much to do with the fact 802.11 is a global Standard. I find that Bob O'Hara and Al Petrick's Designer's Companion is an excellent reference for those who are interested in learning about the Standard and its features." --Dr. Amer Hassan, Architect, Windows Networking and Device Technologies, Microsoft