Sales Handle Wireless Network Administration: A Beginner's Guideshows network professionals how to set up, administer, and secure their wireless and mobile networks and covers the latest in wireless networking: WiFi, 802.11, the new 802.11n standard, 802.15.4/Zigbee, and Bluetooth Personal Area NetworksAbout the Book Wireless communication is a major growth area for the computer industry worldwide, driven by the massive demand for consumer & industrial devices that are un-tethered from conventional wired networks. Most corporate networks are now wireless networks, and this will only increase, since it is less expensive than regular wired networks. The convenience of wireless makes it an attractive choice for most networking projects, but there is a hidden difficulty; unlike a dedicated cable system, the airwaves are a shared resource, with any number of competing systems trying to connect to their data. In addition, there are huge security issues that need to be addressed.

The wireless networking professional needs an outward-looking approach, taking in the wide spectrum of technologies and applications that compete in this wireless space.Wireless Networks: A Beginner's Guideprovides a practical implementation guide which enables the network professional to become fully equipped to tackle the complex fast-moving world of wireless networking.Features Covers the latest in wireless networking; WiFi,802.11, the new 802.11n standard, 802.15.4/Zigbee, and Bluetooth Personal Area Networks Covers both the US CDMA and European GSM standards Covers Linux, Windows, and Mac platforms Create, configure, and administer secure wireless networks Provides diagnostic techniques for troubleshooting Practical, hands-on implementation examplesMarket / Audience Network professionals responsible for implementing Wireless networks. The world wide WLAN enterprise (business class) market generates $2B USD per year.

A recent IDC study found a persistent gap of approximately 60,000 networking positions and forecast strong demand for IT professionals in security, wireless and voice through 2011.About the Author Wale Soyinka (GTA, Canada)is an IT Systems/Network/Security Consultant with several years experience in the field. He provides consulting to businesses on Securing and Integrating Wireless Networks in the Enterprise.Wale has written an extensive library of Linux administration training materials. In addition to the 4th and 5th edition ofLinux Administration: A Beginner's Guide, he is also the author of a projects lab manual,Microsoft Windows 2000 Managing Network Environments, published by Prentice Hall.