Abstract
Wireless networks use high-frequency radio waves to transmit from node to node. The 11Mbps IEEE 802.11b standard has been designed so that nodes can connect using a peer- to-peer connection (known as an ad-hoc connection) or connect to a wireless hub (known as an infrastructure connection). The bit rate is equivalent to a base-rate Ethernet connection, and is thus able to easily integrate with existing Ethernet networks. The advantages of IEEE 802.lib include:
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Integrates well with existing Ethernet networks.
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Is supported by most network operating systems.
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Provides a range of up to 800 feet, in an open environment.
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Provides increased mobility.
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Reduces the cost of wiring.
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Supports 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps bit rates.
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Supports either a point-to-point (ad-hoc) and point-to-multipoint (infrastructure) access.
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Supports Plug and Play, and is easy to install.
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Used strong encryption using WEP encryption (64-bit and 128-bit)
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Uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) which is a robust, interference-resistant and secure wireless connection.
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Buchanan, W.J. (2002). Wireless Networks (IEEE 802.11b). In: The Complete Handbook of the Internet. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-48331-8_23
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