Dubendorf Wireless Data Technologies

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-470-86134-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 254 Seiten, E-Book

The expansion and popularity of the Internet, along with theaddition of wireless data functionality to wireless networks, hasalso contributed greatly to the growth of the wireless industry. Infact, the anticipated consumer demand for high bandwidth wirelessdata is commonly seen as the driving force behind current networkupgrades and expansions. The number and types of companiesaggressively investing in wireless technologies illustrate theimportance of wireless data. Non-traditional telecommunicationscompanies such as Cisco Systems, Intel, Microsoft, 3Com, and otherprofessional services companies, are investing heavily in wirelessproduct development and many have formed partnerships with wirelessinfrastructure manufacturers to help deliver wireless data servicesseamlessly to consumers.
Written by a respected author this self-contained overview ofwireless date technologies will provide a highly sought aftertechnical reference to all those working within the main areas ofWireless Data Services.
* Provides a self-contained reference which discusses the keywireless technologies including security
* Presents an overview of the wireless industry and its keycomponents such as GSM, GPRS, CDMA, TDMA, UMTS, cdma2000, andSpread Spectrum, 802.11, 15 and 16 standards
* Discusses the currently hot topic of Wireless Security
* Includes a Foreword by Dr Bill Hancock, Chief Security Officer,Exodus Communications/Cable & Wireless
* Provides a ready reference as well as a reference to additionalmaterials on each topic
Essential reading for all staff working for Telecom companies:engineers, researchers, managers etc.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Dubendorf, Vern A.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Dedication.
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
A History of Wireless Technologies.
Understanding Spread Spectrum Technologies.
Multiple Access Wireless Communications.
GSM.
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) for GSM.
iMode.
UMTS.
Wireless Data Networks.
RFID.
Connecting the Last Mile.
Wireless Information Security (W-INFOSEC).
Convergence: 3rd Generation Technologies.
What Does the Future Hold for Wireless Technologies?
4th Generation.
References.
Acronyms and Abbreviations.
Glossary.
Index.