Wireless Networks: From Theory to Applications

A wireless network refers to a computer network that utilizes wireless data connections among network nodes. They are unique as they can connect devices, services, people and applications to a network, without being bound to any wired hardware. Wireless networking enables businesses to create local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and metropolitan area networks (MANs) without using cables. A wireless LAN reduces the cost of installing LAN cabling and makes changes to network...