Chapter 8. Deploying Wireless LANs
Understanding how the 802.11 protocol operates, the behavior of mobile nodes, MAC layer security, and quality of service (QoS) is necessary for making wireless LAN (WLAN) deployment decisions. There is far more to deploying access points (APs) than running cable and ceiling-mounting the devices. The physical aspect of performing a site survey gives an administrator visibility into what coverage area each AP provides, the number of APs required to cover the given area, and channel and transmit power settings. You, as an administrator, must also incorporate
Roaming patterns of wireless clients
Applications used by wireless clients
These two primary areas shape the decisions you make when determining how many APs to ...
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