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Designing and Deploying 802.11n Wireless Networks 1st Edition

by James T. Geier (Author)
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Gain a practical understanding of the underlying concepts of the 802.11n standard and the methodologies for completing a successful wireless network installation

Practical, start-to-finish guidance for successful deployment of 802.11n wireless LANs

With the ratification of the 802.11n wireless LAN standard, thousands of companies are moving rapidly toward implementation. However, 802.11n is very different from legacy 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless standards, and successful deployment requires new knowledge and techniques. In this book, leading wireless expert Jim Geier systematically presents all the information and guidance that network architects, engineers, administrators, and managers need to maximize the performance and business value of new 802.11n networks.

Drawing on extensive experience with real-world 802.11n deployments, Geier guides you through the entire project lifecycle: planning, design, installation, testing, monitoring, and support. Each phase of wireless LAN deployment is organized into clearly defined steps, and multiple case studies and hands-on exercises show how to apply each technique.

You’ll find practical guidance for deploying in enterprises without existing wireless infrastructure, as well as migrating from legacy 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g networks. For convenient reference, Geier also provides an extensive, up-to-date wireless networking glossary.

Jim Geier founded Wireless-Nets, Ltd., and serves as its principal consultant. His 25 years of experience include analysis, design, implementation, installation, and support of wireless network-based solutions for cities, enterprises, airports, manufacturers, warehouses, hospitals, and other facilities worldwide. He is author of more than a dozen books, including Wireless Networks - First Step and Deploying Voice over Wireless LANs (Cisco Press) and Implementing 802.1X Security Solutions. He has been active with the IEEE 802.11 Working Group developing international wireless LAN standards, and chaired the IEEE International Conference on Wireless LAN Implementation.

  • Understanding 802.11n MAC, physical layer, and related standards
  • Designing 802.11n wireless networks for diverse scenarios: considering architecture, range, performance, roaming, and RF issues
  • Migrating from 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless networks
  • Choosing the right tools and equipment, and using them effectively
  • Planning effectively: scoping projects; creating work breakdown structures; organizing teams, schedules, and budgets; defining requirements, and more
  • Securing WLANs via encryption, authentication, rogue access point detection, RF shielding, and polices
  • Performing site surveys and identifying optimum access point locations
  • Installing and configuring wireless LANs: planning, staging, deployment, documentation, and more
  • Systematic testing to improve signal coverage, performance, and security
  • Managing wireless LANs: help desk support, network monitoring, maintenance, engineering, configuration management, security, tools, and more
  • Troubleshooting 802.11n networks: identifying issues with connectivity, performance, and more

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  1. ISBN-10
    1587058898
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1587058899
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Cisco Systems
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2010
  6. Part of series
    Networking Technology
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    7.75 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
  9. Print length
    499 pages
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Jim Geier is the founder and principal consultant of Wireless-Nets, Ltd., an independent consulting firm assisting organizations with the development and deployment of wireless networks. His 25 years of experience includes the planning, analysis, design, implementation, installation, and support of numerous wireless network-based solutions for enterprises, municipalities, hospitals, universities, airports, warehouses, and product manufacturers worldwide. Jim is the author of more than a dozen books, including Deploying Voice over Wireless LANs (Cisco Press), Wireless Networks: First Step(Cisco Press), Implementing 802.1X Security Solutions (Wiley), and Network Reengineering (McGraw-Hill). He is the author of numerous tutorials and other publications and has developed and instructed dozens of training courses on wireless networking topics. Jim has been active within the Wi-Fi Alliance, responsible for certifying interoperability of 802.11 (Wi-Fi) wireless LANs. He has also been active with the IEEE 802.11 Working Group, responsible for developing international standards for wireless LANs. He served as Chairman of the IEEE Computer Society, Dayton Section, and Chairman of the IEEE International Conference on Wireless LAN Implementation. Jim’s education includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in electrical engineering, with emphasis in wireless communications.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cisco Systems; 1st edition (January 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 499 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1587058898
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1587058899
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.28 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 1.25 x 9.5 inches
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lovetears2002
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good book, and worth for price
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2014
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Really good book, and worth for price, I bought this for my class and I did learn from this book, great value for the book and for the price that anyone can afford to buy this book to learn more about wireless network.
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S. Pollock
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect way to get started with 802.11 Wireless Networks
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2011
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This book is a winner if you are just getting started with 802.11 wireless networks. The author takes you from the basics, and I do mean basics, through the technologies including radio wave fundamentals and the 802.11 and related standards. Quite a bit of detail is provided, in some cases more than I was really looking for but all good information to have as a reference just the same.

One of the most useful features of this book for the engineer in the field are the real operational experience he shares with you. You get a chance to learn about defining & scoping customer requirements, an understanding of systems architectures, and implementation considerations such as performance, RF, and security. In addition, he walks you through installation and acceptance procedures as well as testing and support.

From my perspective, this book is as complete as any I have read. Very well written; at a level even the novice engineer can appreciate.
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C. W. Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars very well thought out book
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2011
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I have been disappointed with some of the Cisco press books recently, i was looking for book to help with my wireless studies, although not exam aligned, this is excellent book to give you an understanding of wireless networks in the 802.11n environment.
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RoamingConsultant
5.0 out of 5 stars 802.11n and a whole lot more!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2010
I have read many Cisco Press books in the last several years. They usually fall into 2 separate categories. Certification and Other. This book is not geared towards any certification in particular, even though Cisco has several for wireless. This book is also one of the more non-Cisco books that Cisco Press has put out in that the book is not filled with a ton of Cisco specific examples and hardware references. There are some, but overall, the book really has a vendor neutral feel to it.

I was expecting a book that primarily focused on the recently ratified IEEE 802.11n. If that is what you are looking for, then this book is not it. You are better off reading the standard straight from IEEE. However, you would be missing out on a really good book about wireless in general. Jim Geier has authored a fantastic book that really shows his experience in the wireless field. He doesn't have the same pedigree that a lot of Cisco Press authors usually do in the way of a CCIE #, but don't let that fool you. After a few chapters of reading this book, I was completely satisfied with the author's technical abilities. The overall level of the book is probably somewhere between the CCNP Wireless and CCIE Wireless skill levels, or CWNP and CWNE for the vendor neutral types. What really made the book extra relevant was the breadth of topics covered.

The book starts with an introduction to wireless concepts. Then it moves into the 802.11 standard and the various portions of that standard explaining the MAC and PHY. After that, design is covered from all major aspects such as performance, frequency use, security, and roaming. After the design aspect is covered, the site survey, installation and testing are covered. Finally, the support of the wireless network is covered.

You get the whole wireless experience from this book. If you are weak on the fundamentals of wireless technology, this book covers them. If you are deficient in the design or installation, this book covers it as well. However, it does not cover anything in exhaustive detail. To do so would require a book much larger than the 450 plus pages that are in the book. It covers everything in sufficient detail to drive home the concept, but does not overwhelm you with acronyms or technical minutiae. What is a big help to the reader are the various examples the author tells regarding past installations, designs, etc that his company dealt with. There are many of these examples scattered throughout the book.

Overall, this is a good book for all-around wireless education. All major topics are covered. I didn't see anything major in the book that I disagreed with. If you want to know how 802.11b/g/a/n works, this book is a great start down that road.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2015
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Good information for wireless design
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Daniel Molinares
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for anyone looking to build a strong WLAN Design foundation
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2010
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If your looking for an encyclopedic guide that will help you become fluent in the design and deployment of 802.11n networks, this is the book for you. Jim Geier, the author of this excellent title is the founder and principal consultant at Wireless-Nets Ltd. Jim has taken his 25 years of industry experience and utilized it to create a unique experience for his audience. This book is structured into five parts and 20 chapters, each encompassing key topics ranging from basic wireless fundamentals to design and operation methodologies.

Part I - Fundamental Concepts
Part II - The 802.11 Standard
Part III - Wireless Network Design
Part IV - Wireless Network Installation and Deployment
Part V - Operational Support Considerations

Throughout the book the author uses real world case studies to reinforce concepts and provide readers insight into the applications of the knowledge they are acquiring. Depending on your level of knowledge, some readers will find parts one and two of this book to be pretty straightforward and self explanatory. In part three, the author begins to depict the fundamental concepts that the reader will need to become proficient in designing wireless networks. The author breaks down the design process into 7 manageable steps which will guide you to creating successful network designs.

The fourth and fifth parts of the book instruct readers on how to perform site surveys, what tools to use, how to install and configure a wireless LAN, and the correct ways to test, manage and troubleshoot your design. Overall this book does an excellent job of teaching the reader the core elements he or she will need to successfully design wireless n networks. Jim Geier has created a great guide and thus i would highly recommend this book to anyone trying to gain a better understanding of 802.11n networks.

Thanks for reading.
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David Marquis
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book for anyone learning about 802.11n Networks
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2010
This book can benefit anyone who wants to prepare for an exam or gain real world knowledge with Wireless Networks. The author does a good job of talking about the history of Wireless Networks all the way up to modern day.
With this book, the reader will be able to have a better understanding of; physical layer and related standards, learn how to manage, install, secure, and configure WLANS, and migrate from older wireless standards. Also be able to plan, do site surveys, and staging equipment.
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Dawnforce
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2012
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Best book of its kind; you can really tell Geier knows his stuff, and does an excellent job of setting forth the information so that it's understandable. Some books leave you scratching your head, and wondering why you wasted your money, but this one will not!
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Conwyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Designing and Deploying 802.11n Wireless Network
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2010
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Althought this book is not part of the Cisco CCIE Wireless reading list I think it ought to be. I spotted two typing errors. There was a d symbol missing from the Free Space calculation on P49 but the example makes the error obvious. The second error was a reference to IPS SDM on P115 in the chapter topics but the topic does not exist. The book is well written by Jim Geier and I would recommend it to anybody interested in the descriptive title.
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Andreas AV
5.0 out of 5 stars My review for this Book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2011
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Product arrived in a good packaging and I have already started to read it. It is very very useful for the purpose that has been purchased.
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