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Wi-Fi for the Enterprise

1st Edition
0071429166 · 9780071429160
The suite of WiFi standards has solidified this year and no license is required for setting up a WiFi network. From the technical standpoint, it's easy and cheap to install one in your corporate network. Already there are over 300 (and climbing) WiFi… Read More
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Preface

Chapter 1: Wireless in Perspective

Introduction

Bluetooth

Infrared

HomeRF

Wi-Fi

General Packet Radio Service

Fixed Wireless Access

Laser Transmission

Conclusion

Chapter 2: Wireless Network Components

Introduction

PC Cards for Notebooks

PCI Cards for Desktops

Mini PCI Cards

USB Adapters

Compact Flash Cards

Secure Digital Cards

PDA Modules

Soft Wi-Fi

Access Points

Wireless Print Server

Wireless Bridges

Wireless Routers

Wireless Gateways

Conclusion

Chapter 3: Setting up the Network

Introduction

Types of Networks

Setting Up Computers for Networking

Configuration Details

Hub

Cabling

Verifying Network Connectivity

Conclusion

Chapter 4: Preparing for Wireless Deployment

Introduction

Needs Assessment

Performance Baselining

Asset Management

Security

Site Survey

The Design Process

Equipment Considerations

Deployment

Conclusion

Chapter 5: Access Points and Clients

Introduction

Access Point Setup

Using a Terminal Emulator

Client Setup

Conclusion

Chapter 6: Wireless Bridges

Introduction

Configuration

Mobile IP

Spanning Tree Protocol

Performance Monitoring

Applying Filters

Logs

Setting SNMP Traps

Conclusion

Chapter 7: Wireless Security

Introduction

Wireless LAN Security

Authentication Mechanisms

Addressing Security Threats

Hardening the Wireless LAN

Conclusion

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting the Wireless LAN

Introduction

Role of Protocol Analyzers

Basic Connectivity Issues

Client Adapters

Access Points

Bridges

Problem Diagnosis

Role of Management Systems

Conclusion

Chapter 9: Network Management

Introduction

Automatic Discovery

Topographical Views

Group Configuration

Performance Monitoring

Automated Software Updates

Remote Reboot

Troubleshooting

Alarms and Reporting

Integration with Platforms

Conclusion

Chapter 10: Selecting a Wireless Internet Service Provider

Introduction

Market Landscape

Types of Providers

Wireless Application Service Providers

Conclusion

Acronyms

Appendix

About the Author

The suite of WiFi standards has solidified this year and no license is required for setting up a WiFi network. From the technical standpoint, it's easy and cheap to install one in your corporate network. Already there are over 300 (and climbing) WiFi certified products on the market. Expansion into the enterprise is proceeding at a rapid pace, with the market projected at $1 billion by year-end 2002. Despite the simplicity of the technology, IT is discovering that numerous problems accompany a WiFi integration project, not the least of which is security. This book is designed to drill down to the practical aspects of building the network to interoperate with the technology your company has already deployed.