Wireless Communications and Networks, 2e, provides one of the most up-to-date and accurate overviews of wireless principles, technology, and application. It is ideal 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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"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
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Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
US School Grade: From Second Grade to Fifth Grade
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Höhe: 177 mm
Breite: 233 mm
Dicke: 22 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-13-196790-8 (9780131967908)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
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.
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.
List of Acronyms.
