- Introduction
- A Bit of History
- Standardization & Compliance
- Wireless Networks
- WLAN Architecture
- IEEE 802.11 Layers, Alphabet Soup , Layer’s Encapsulation
- Alphabet Soup
- Physical Layer - PHY
- Radio Specifications
- PHY Layer Types
- Comparative Characteristics of 802.11b, a & g
- Antenna Types and Diversity
- Multi-Channel Adapters
- Media Access Control Layer- MAC
- MAC Main Requirements
- 802.11 MAC Basic Access Protocol Features
- Interframe Spacing in 802.11
- Medium Access Mechanism in DFC mode
- Hidden Node
- Carrier Sense
- DCF Limitations
- PCF: Point Coordinator Function
- MAC General Frame Format
- Fragmentation
- MAC Management Functions
- Probe & Beacon Frames
- Association & Authentication States
- Handover
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- Security
- 802.11 Client Authentication Process
- Network Attacks
- WLAN Security Certification Timetable
- WPA, MIC, TKIP
- 802.11i
- RSN Protocol
- 802.1x<
- EAP Methods
- Quality of Service - QoS
- WMM™ (Wi-Fi Multimedia)
- 802.11e QoS
- WLAN Networks
- WLAN Product Types
- WLAN Networks:
- Home WLAN Network
- Corporate WLAN Network
- HotSpots (Various Business Models, Public WLAN market forecasts)
- Community WLANs
- What is Next?
- Mesh Networks (802.11s)
- 802.11n
- 802.11 & Cellular Services Convergence
- “WiMax” 802.16 Overview
- Other “Competing” Technologies
- Conclusion
- Glossary
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