Looking around my bedroom right now, I can see several devices that can connect to wireless networks: mobile phone, laptop, tablet, fitness watch, games console, and television. It seems each month some hitherto non-smart device develops wireless connectivity. As we move toward the ubiquitous use of wireless technologies, the ability to understand how to implement and configure a wireless network is a skill that is in greater demand.
This chapter will introduce you to current technologies in use, covering the various standards that are in common use today. We'll discuss topologies in use in wireless networks, allowing you to identify which best suits your needs. Given the broadcast nature of wireless, we'll finish this chapter by highlighting the importance of security to maintain data protection.
The following topics will be covered...