802.11 Wireless Networks Security and Analysis [Hardcover]

This unique and practical text introduces the principles of WLANs based upon the IEEE 802.11 standards, demonstrating how to configure equipment in order to implement various network solutions.? The text is supported by examples and detailed instructions.

IntroductionRadio FrequenciesMedium Access ControlPhysical LayerCryptographyWireless SecurityConfiguring Wireless NetworksRobust Security NetworkMAC Layer Performance AnalysisLink Rate AdaptationBuild a Xen ServerInitial Configuration of Access-point Controllers

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It is hard to find a brief work that includes the scientific bases and history and the performance, implementation, configuration, and installation scripts for a widespread technology. It was therefore a pleasure to discover this pragmatic, up-to-date book on the ubiquitous IEEE 802.11 wireless communications standards, including their security features. & The content is logically organized. & the book provides excellent value from an engineering and design perspective; it can also be used in training programs. (L-F Pau, ACM Computing Reviews, December, 2010)

Wireless communication has the advantage of mobility and obviates the need for cabling, but is inherently less secure and is subject to the heavy regulation of the radio frequency spectrum. Nevertheless, the allocation of unlicensed parts of the spectrum has facilitated the growth in wireless local area networks (WLANs). WLAN technology is progressing at a rapid pace, but the most widely accepted WLAN standard is the IEEE 802.11.

This unique and highly practical text introduces the principles of WLANs based upon the IEEE 802.11 standards, demonstrating how to configure equipment in order to implement various network solutions. Readers will gain understanding of the security implications of wireless networks and learn how vulnerabilities can be mitigated. Additionally, the book examines the underlying 802.11 protocols and l£Ù