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Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/e


Wireless Communications & Networks, 2/e
Author(s)  William Stallings
ISBN  9788131720936
Imprint  Pearson Education
Copyright  2009
Pages  608
Binding  Paperback
List Price  Rs. 1150.00
  
 
 

Best-selling author, William Stallings, gives an up-to-date coverage of both wireless communications and wireless networks with new expanded coverage of Wi-Fi and Wimax. Designed for students and professionals, this text explores the key networking topics with a unique approach covering: technology and architecture, network design approaches, and types of networks and applications.
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William Stallings has made a unique contribution to understanding the broad sweep of technical developments in computer networking and computer architecture. He has authored 17 titles, plus revised editions, for a total of 41 books on various aspects of these subjects. Dr. Stallings has seven times received the award for best Computer Science Textbook of the Year from the Text and Academic Authors Association. He is also an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions. Dr. Stallings holds a Ph.D.degree in Computer Science from M.I.T and a B.S. from Notre Dame in electrical engineering.
 

  1. Introduction

Part I: Technical Background
  1. Transmission Fundamentals
  2. Communication Networks
  3. Protocols and the TCP/IP Suite

Part II: Wireless Communication Technology
  1. Cellular Wireless Networks
  2. Antennas and Wave Propagation
  3. Modulation Techniques
  4. Wireless Link Improvement Techniques
  5. Multiple Access in Wireless System

Part III: Wireless Networking
  1. Satellite Communications
  2. Wireless System Operations and Standards
  3. Mobile IP and Wireless Application Protocol

Part IV: Wireless Lans
  1. Wireless LAN Technology
  2. Wi-Fi and the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard
  3. Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15
 

  • Provides an entire chapter on spread spectrum, which is pervasive in wireless technology today.

  • Also provides an entire chapter on satellite communications. This topic remains an important area within wireless communications.

  • Thorough coverage of cordless systems.

  • Extensive coverage of fixed wireless access, also known as wireless local loop, and IEEE 802.16 standards.
  • Devotes a whole chapter on Mobile IP Wireless Application Protocol (WAP).
  • Complete coverage of Wireless LANs, including IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth.
 
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