This book provides the following benefits to readers:

• Ability to select the most effective wireless LAN type from a wide assortment of recent and emerging standards.
• Independent assessment of competing wireless LAN technologies.
• More efficient design and operational support of wireless LANs because of an understanding of wireless LAN protocol operations and frame structures.
• Definition of typical requirements and technology assessment parameters, providing a basis for evaluating wireless LANs.
• Vision of the future of wireless LANs.
• Real-world experiences through case studies and implementation tips located throughout the book.
• Quick overview of the features, pros, and cons of each of the wireless LAN standards located at the beginning of each chapter.