Guide to Wireless Communications,
5th Edition

1. Introduction to Wireless Communications.
2. Wireless Data Transmission.
3. Understanding Radio Frequency Communications.
4. How Antennas Work.
5. Wireless Personal Area Networks.
6. Introduction to Wi-Fi WLANs.
7. Enhancing WLAN Performance.
8. Extending WLANs and WLAN Security.
9. WMAN – Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks.
10. WWAN – Wireless Wide Area Networks.
11. RFID – Radio Frequency Identification.
12. Wireless Sensor Networks.

• Jorge Olenewa

  Jorge L. Olenewa has been an instructor at George Brown College for more than 15 years, where he continues to teach and assist in the creation and implementation of several programs of study related to networking and wireless technologies. This academic experience and more than four decades of working in the computer industry formed the foundation of his book, GUIDE TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS, now in its 4th Edition. A keynote speaker on wireless technologies and co-chair at WECON, a major international Wireless and Embedded Systems conference in India, Mr. Olenewa has completed applied researched in wireless applications for in-vehicle entertainment systems, Real-Time Location Systems, and two Mobile Learning research projects. He is a Cisco® Certified Academy Instructor and Manages the Cisco Networking Academy at George Brown College. Mr. Olenewa holds a B.S. in Electronic Information Systems from B.L.A.I. in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

• Several special features throughout the book support effective teaching and learning, including self-check questions, end-of-chapter review questions, hands-on projects that enable students to apply what they learned to real-life practice and real-world exercises that can be easily expanded upon.

• Web links and suggested search keywords make it easy for instructors and students to locate additional information sources. The search keywords also work to maintain content currency and prevent the book from becoming obsolete too quickly.

• The book is written in a clear and engaging writing style, making it easier for students to learn technical language and complex processes so they can communicate with other industry people.

• Content, approach and pedagogy promote a more flexible understanding of the topics and prepare students to gain an understanding of upcoming technologies not yet covered. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts first and then the content builds on complexity and difficulty of topics throughout the text.

• This text covers cutting-edge technologies that are being deployed in larger scale, preparing students for challenging careers in new and developing fields that demand wireless data communications such as remote sensor devices used in the Internet of Things.

• EMPHASIZE HOW READERS CAN USE AN UNDERSTANDING OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS. This book helps students grow beyond being users of wireless communication devices to further develop their understanding of how the devices work so they can apply the knowledge to a successful career.

• A PRACTICAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE APPROACH TO THE CONTENT HELPS DEMYSTIFY HOW TODAY'S WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES WORK. Students will be able to apply the information they learn to be successful in their wireless communications courses and later in their professional careers.

• THE FIFTH EDITION HIGHLIGHTS AN UPDATED LIST OF STANDARDS. In addition to addressing the latest industry developments, the author provides expanded information about enterprise-class WLAN equipment as well as how and why it is deployed in business today.

• UPDATED AND SIMPLIFIED INFORMATION EXAMINES ANTENNAS. New, user-friendly information on antennas includes practical hands-on projects to ensure students' understanding.

• UPDATED COVERAGE ADDRESSES THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN CELLULAR TECHNOLOGIES. This edition provides an insightful overview of the upcoming 5th generation and clearly explains how it will enhance the busiest wireless communication systems worldwide.

• NEW CONTENT INVESTIGATES CURRENT USES OF RFID AND NFC TECHNOLOGIES. Students examine how developers are applying RFID and NFC technology to various advancements, including progress in secure, mobile payment (PCI).

• USER-FRIENDLY MATERIAL CLEARLY ADDRESSES DIFFERENT WIRELESS NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES. Students examine personal area networks, local area networks, metropolitan area networks and wide area networks as well as the corresponding implementation, security and business applications.

• THE BOOK EXPLORES DIGITAL AND ANALOG DATA TRANSMISSION OVER A WIRELESS MEDIUM. Students examine all aspects of wireless data transmission, including issues related to the use of various protocols, encoding, error detection and correction as well as security. These insights prepare students for further study and success in the real world.

• PROVEN LEARNING FEATURES PROVIDE EXTENSIVE TOOLS THAT ENCOURAGE ACTIVE LEARNING. Clear learning objectives, user-friendly chapter content, chapter summaries, key terms and definitions, review questions, hands-on projects and case projects all work seamlessly to help enhance your students’ understanding of the key topics and skills presented.

• ENHANCE STUDENTS' ABILITY TO RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND ISSUES IN THE WIRELESS INDUSTRY. Students learn about the latest equipment, technology and challenges impacting wireless communication today while also refining their skills to improve their performance and understand future advancements in the industry throughout their careers.

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