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Wireless is a term used to describe telecommunications in which electromagnetic waves (rather than some
form of wire) carry the signal over part or all of the communication path and the network is the
totality of switches, transmission links and terminals used for the generation, handling and receiving
of telecoms traffic. Wireless networks are rapidly evolving, and are playing an increasing role in the
lives of people throughout the world and ever-larger numbers of people are relying on the technology
directly or indirectly.
The area of wireless communications is an extremely rich field for research, due to the difficulties
posed by the wireless medium and the increasing demand for better and cheaper services. As the wireless
market evolves, it is likely to increase in size and possibly integrate with other wireless
technologies, in order to offer support for mobile computing applications, of perceived performance
equal to those of wired communication networks.
Wireless Networks aims to provide an excellent introductory text covering the wireless technological
alternatives offered today. It will include old analog cellular systems, current second generation (2G)
systems architectures supporting voice and data transfer and also the upcoming world of third generation
mobile networks. Moreover, the book features modern wireless technology topics, such as Wireless Local
Loops (WLL), Wireless LANs, Wireless ATM and Personal Area Networks (such as Bluetooth).
- Provides an easy to use reference which presents a clear set of technologies per chapter
- Features modern wireless technology topics, such as Wireless Local Loops (WLL), Wireless LANs, Wireless ATM, Personal Area Networks (such as Bluetooth) and Ad-hoc wireless networks
- Progresses through the developments of first, second, third, fourth generation cellular systems and beyond
- Includes helpful simulation examples and examples of algorithms and systems
Essential reading for Senior undergraduate and graduate students studying computer science,
telecommunications and engineering, engineers and researchers in the field of wireless communications
and technical managers and consultants.
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