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For courses in wireless networking, wireless communications, wireless data communications or wireless technology in departments of Computer Science, Engineering, IT, and Continuing Education.

The rapid growth of mobile telephone use, satellite services, and the wireless Internet are generating tremendous changes in telecommunications and networking. Combining very current technical depth with a strong pedagogy and advanced Web support, this new edition provides a comprehensive guide to wireless technology–exploring key topics such as technology and architecture, network types, design approaches, and the latest applications.

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NEW--Updated material throughout--Addresses industry trends and technological advances such as the explosive growth of mobile telephones, satellite services, and the wireless Internet.

NEW--New information on wireless standards--Includes expanded coverage of Wi-Fi and WiMax protocols.

Balanced coverage of technology and standards--Provides a comprehensive guide to specific wireless standards, reflecting their importance in defining both available products and the direction of future research.

Comprehensive introduction to technology and architecture--Reviews the components that characterize and differentiate wireless communication and networking, including frequency band, signal encoding technique, error correction technique, and network architecture.

Discussion of network types--Examines the various types of wireless networks, such as satellite, cellular, fixed wireless access, and wireless LANs, including IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth.

Review of current applications--Discusses thekey technologies and applications that have been developed from wireless infrastructures, especially mobile IP and wireless Web access.

Topical, broad-based coverage--Offers an extensive discussion of spread spectrum and satellite

communications, fixed wireless access technology, and IEEE 802.16 standards.

Outstanding pedagogy--Features chapter-ending problems, review questions, suggestions for further reading, and

lists of relevant Web sites. The second edition also includes an extensive glossary, list of frequently used

acronyms, and a bibliography.

Online support--Accompanying website at WilliamStallings.com/Wireless/Wireless2e.html includes useful instructor links, transparency masters of figures and tables in PDF format, PowerPoint lecture slides, and a monthly update sheet.

Companion Website -- Access textbook-related resources and support materials for students and instructors maintained by the author.

Student Resource Site -- Access a wealth of computer science-related information including mathematics reviews, how-to documents, research resources, and career explorations maintained by the author.

Updated material throughout--Addresses industry trends and technological advances such as the explosive growth of mobile telephones, satellite services, and the wireless Internet.

New information on wireless standards--Includes expanded coverage of Wi-Fi and WiMax protocols.

Companion Website -- Access textbook-related resources and support materials for students and instructors maintained by the author.

Student Resource Site -- Access a wealth of computer science-related information including mathematics reviews, how-to documents, research resources, and career explorations maintained by the author.

1. Introduction.

PART ONE: TECHNICAL BACKGROUND.

2. Transmission Fundamentals.

3. Communication Networks.

4. Protocols and the TCP/IP Suite.

PART TWO: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY.

5. Antennas and Propagation.

6. Signal Encoding Techniques.

7. Spread Spectrum.

8. Coding and Error Control.

Error Detection. Block Error Correction Codes. Convolutional Codes. Automatic Repeat Request. Recommended Reading. Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems.

PART THREE: WIRELESS NETWORKING.

9. Satellite Communications.

10. Cellular Wireless Networks.

11. Cordless Systems and Wireless Local Loop.

12. Mobile IP and Wireless Access Protocol.

PART FOUR: WIRELESS LANS.

13. Wireless LAN Technology.

14. IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard.

15. Bluetooth.  

Appendix A. Standards and Standard-Setting Organizations.

Appendix B. Traffic Analysis.

Appendix C. Fourier Analysis.

Appendix D. Data Link Control Protocols.

Glossary.

References.

Networking--Advanced (Computer Science)
Wireless Communications and Networking (Computer Science)
Wireless Communications [CORE TEXTS] (Electrical and Computing Engineering)
Advanced Communication [CORE TEXTS] (Electrical and Computing Engineering)

"The author is focused on his topic, precise in his use of words, and balanced in his approach. Advantages to the text's approach include the author's ability to: a) explain complex concepts clearly and concisely, b) present detailed information succinctly, and c) use figures and tables to further explain difficult concepts." — Anne M. Cox, Austin Community College

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 has created and maintains the Computer Science Student Resource Site at WilliamStallings.com/StudentSupport.html. 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.

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.

• 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. This is an interesting and important new area that extends the traditional cordless telephone technology over greater distances and for greater numbers of users.
• Extensive coverage of fixed wireless access, also known as wireless local loop, and IEEE 802.16 standards. This has become a very important area for bringing high-speed access to subscribers in place of land lines.
• Devotes a whole chapter on Mobile IP Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). Wireless Internet and Web access are driving forces in the evolution of wireless technology and are a must have.
• Complete coverage of Wireless LANs, including IEEE 802.11 and Bluetooth. This is a broad and important area, and the book devotes three chapters to this realm.

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