Introduction to Wireless Networks

Abstract

Wireless networks offer mobility and elimination of unsightly cables and utilize radio waves or microwaves to maintain communication. It is rapidly growing in popularity for both home and business networking. Wireless technology keeps on improving and at the same time the cost of wireless products are continuously decreasing. The demand for ubiquitous personal communications is driving the development of wireless networks that can accommodate mobile voice and data users who move throughout buildings, cities, or countries. The objective of this chapter is to provide the fundamentals of wireless networks so that the general readers can be able to easily grasp some of the ideas in this area.