Wi-Fi 7 In Depth: Your guide to mastering Wi-Fi 7, the 802.11be protocol, and their deployment

Contents

1. Chapter 1: Wi-Fi Fundamentals

   1. Evolution of 802.11 Standards

   2. The 802.11 Architecture

      1. Components of 802.11 Architecture

      2. 802.11 PHY Schemes

      3. Network Layers and the 802.11 Frame

      4. Structure of the Basic 802.11 Frame

   3. The 802.11 Connection Process

      1. Scanning Procedures

      2. Authentication and Association Procedures

   4. Channel Access Rules

      1. Clear Channel Assessment Principles

      2. DCF-Based Access

      3. HCF and EDCA

   5. Summary

2. Chapter 2: Reaching the Limits of Traditional Wi-Fi

   1. The Burden of Roaming

      1. Next-AP Discovery

      2. 802.11k

      3. 802.11v

   2. A Limited QoS Scheme

      1. ADDTS

      2. UPs versus ACs

      3. Stream Classification Service

   3. Coexistence Challenges

      1. ERP Protection

      2. 802.11n Protection

      3. 802.11ac and 802.11ax Protection

   4. 802.11 Security

      1. Open System: With and Without RSN

      2. Shared Key ...