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Chapter 13
Wireless LANs
WLANs Advantages
WLANs Advantages
(contd)
WLANs Applications
LAN Extension
Cross-building interconnect
Nomadic Access
Ad hoc networking
LAN Extension
Wired LAN
Backbone
Support servers and stationary workstations
Wireless LAN
LAN Extension
UM (user module/Hubs).
User Module means may be Palmtop, Laptop, PC, PDA, server etc
Hub used for connectivity of bus Ethernet & 10 Mbit Ethernet
switch with CM/AP .
UM (for Laptop)
CM with UM wireless
connection
CM with UM wireless
connection
Cross-Building Interconnect
Nomadic Access
Uses:
Ad Hoc Networking
Throughput
Number of nodes
Connection to backbone LAN
Service area
Battery power consumption
Transmission robustness and security
Collocated network operation
License-free operation
Handoff/roaming
Dynamic configuration
Limits range
Ominidirectional
Diffused
Reradiated omnidirectionally
Picked up by all receivers
No hub
Access controlled with MAC algorithm
CSMA
Hub topology
Licensed Narrowband RF
Unlicensed Narrowband RF