Today, telecommunications and networking are witnessing tremendous transformation because of the enormous growth and spread of mobile telephones (cellular technology) as well as the growth of satellite services and wireless Internet. This book attempts to give an in-depth analysis of the fundamental principles that govern Wireless Communications And Networking. It covers major types of wireless networks, including satellite, cellular, fixed wireless access, and wireless LANs. Besides, it examines alternative design choices and their relative merits. The book deals with a number of applications developed on top of wireless infrastructures, especially mobile IP and wireless web access. Besides emphasizing on both technology and standards, the book helps to have a clear understanding of specific wireless standards, such as those presented by ITU and IEEE 802, as well as standards developed by other organizations. This emphasis reflects the importance of those standards in defining the available products and future directions in the field.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Part 1 Technical Background 2. Transmission Fundamentals 3. Communication Networks 4. Protocols and the TCP/IP Suite Part 2 Wireless Communication Technology 5. Antennas and Propagation 6. Signal Encoding Techniques 7. Spread Spectrum 8. Coding and Error Control Part 3 Wireless Networking 9. Satellite Communications 10. Cellular Wireless Networks 11. Cordless Systems and Wireless Local Loop 12. Mobile IP and Wireless Access Protocol Part 4 Wireless LANs 13. Wireless LAN Technology 14. IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Standard 15. Bluetooth Appendices Glossary References Index