• Author:
  • Steward, Winston
  • Mann, Bill
• Subject:
  Computer Communications & Networking
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  01/03/2002
• Price:
  $82.99
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This is the definitive, real-world professionals guide to selecting, networking, configuring and securing the bevy of wireless devices for a truly wireless experience.

Wireless Devices End to End is packed with comprehensive coverage of device specs, integration and networking from the standpoint of the IT professional providing fundamentals on device integration, implementation, wireless networking and security considerations. This book covers current specs including voice, data, audio, video, personal PC's, and technologies including 3G, WiFi, 802.11b, Bluetooth and HomeRF.

Winston Steward is the author or coauthor of several computer books on such subjects as computers for the family, Word Perfect Suite 7, Macromedia Backstage Designer, and Word for Windows 97.

Introduction.

PART I: WIRELESS DEVICES.

Chapter 1: Cellphones and Pagers.

Chapter 2: The Wireless PDA.

Chapter 3: The Pocket PC.

Chapter 4: Wireless Future and the Symbian OS.

Chapter 5: Wireless LAN Devices and Specifications.

Chapter 6: Diverse Wireless Devices.

PART II: TECHS AND SPECS.

Chapter 7: 1G Techs and Specs.

Chapter 8: 2G Techs and Specs.

Chapter 9: 2.5G Techs and Specs.

Chapter 10: 3G Techs and Specs.

Chapter 11: Fixed Wireless and the "Last Mile".

PART III: SUNDRY TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTS, AND DEVELOPMENTS.

Chapter 12: Big and Little Wireless Solutions.

Chapter 13: Diverse Device Technologies.

Chapter 14: Wireless Security.

Chapter 15: Introduction to the Wireless Web.

Appendix A: Wireless Device and Technology Web Links.

Appendix B: Glossary.

Index.