
CHAPTER 10
Roaming between 802.11 and Other
Wireless Technologies
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Ideal Roaming Experience
10.3 IEEE 802.16: WiMAX
10.4 IEEE 802.15.1: Bluetooth
10.5 Relevant Standards Bodies and Industry Organizations
10.6 Third Generation Partnership Program
10.7 UMA: A Transitional Step for 3GPP
10.8 Third Generation Partnership Program 2
10.9 The 802.21 Standard
10.10 Summary
References
10.1 Introduction
As 802.11 is not the only wireless communications technology in widespread use, it is natural
for users to demand devices with multicommunication radios that are capable of bridging
these different technologies. Such devices are already on the market, ...