Wireless IEEE 802.11 LANs
IEEE has established the standard for WLANs. This particular standard is numbered 802.11 and was established in 1997. Subsequent amendments have been added to the standard to address connections at a higher radio frequency.
Establishing a standard ensures that all WLANs can operate with one another and that the controls for the networks are similar. Enabling WLANs within an organization is an easy way to control access, especially if people are not permanently located at the facility. In addition, an organization may have an area in the building where customers are allowed to gain network access. Instead of having multiple wired network connections, a wireless access point may be added to allow many people access ...
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