The document discusses wireless networking, highlighting key governing bodies such as the FCC and IEEE, while outlining the benefits and drawbacks of wireless technology. It details various standards and architectures, including IEEE 802.11 specifications and types of devices like access points and antennas. The security protocols for wireless networks, such as WEP and WPA, are also addressed, emphasizing their importance in securing connections.

1. Wireless NetworkingByAlvin Tse

2. Governing Bodies and OrganizationsFCC – Federal Communications Commissionhttp://www.fcc.gov/IETF – Internet Engineering Task Forcehttp://www.ietf.org/IEEE – Institute Of Electrical and Electronics Engineershttp://www.ieee.org/portal/siteAir Defensehttp://www.airdefense.net/Cisco Systems, Inc.http://www.cisco.com/Wi-Fi Alliancehttp://www.wi-fi.org/

3. Benefits and DrawbacksBenefitsMobilityReduced CostsFlexibleDistanceDrawbacksDead SpotsInterferenceInteroperabilitySecurity

4. StandardsIEEE – 802.11802.11 2.4GHz 2Mbps802.11b 2.4GHz 11Mbps802.11g 2.4GHz 54Mbps802.11a 5.0GHz 54Mbps802.11n 5.0 & 2.4 GHz 144Mbps

5. ArchitectureSite To Site / Point to PointPoint to Multipoint / Hub and SpokeLast MileWireless Internet Service Provider (WISP)

6. Site to Site / Point to Point

7. Point to Multipoint / Hub and Spoke

8. Last Mile / WISP

9. DevicesAccess PointsRoot ModeBridge ModeRepeater ModeAntennasOmni Directional / DipoleSemi DirectionalHighly Directional

10. Root Mode

11. Bridge Mode

12. Repeater Mode

13. Omni Directional / Dipole

14. Omni Directional Outdoor

15. Omni Directional Indoor

16. Semi Directional

17. Semi Directional - Yagi

18. Semi Directional - Patch

19. Highly Directional - Dish

20. Highly Directional - Grid

21. SecurityWEP – Wired Equivalent PrivacyWPA – Wi-Fi Protected AccessBroadcast SSID offMAC FilteringRedirecting PacketsAuthenticationEAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol)LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol)PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol)RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service)VPN

22. Authentication RADIUS

23. Authentication VPN