Daniel Minoli

The Hotspots Rebellion

Hotspots: killer app of 802.11. That's what the media say. These open-to-the-public wireless networks, showing up in hotels, airports, Starbucks, and even parks, have captured a lot of headlines. The Seattle Times calls hotspots “the guerrilla revolution of wireless computing.” ABC-TV news says hotpots threaten major carriers' cell networks. If you want to investigate this revolution, Hotspot Networks provides the technical support.

HOTSPOT HOTSHOT

Need-to-know information on a fast-emerging technology from one of the top voices in networking—that's what this detailed guide for network engineers and developers gives you. With Hotspot Networks, you can position yourself to promote, design, configure, implement, install, or develop service applications in a hot new market. With in-depth advice, Dan Minoli helps you—

* Deliver wireless Internet and telecom that's 40 times faster and one-tenth the cost of conventional networks
* Get up to speed quickly on enabling technologies, components, and design options
* Hear the lowdown on key players and products on track to market
* Build the background you need in wi-fi
* Walk around technical obstacles that tripped others
* Find solutions to security problems
* Overcome operating glitches
* Develop broadband service apps for hotspot networks
* Rate startups vs. established providers

First-to-market—this book captures the lead in technical coverage of hotspot networks. It's an enabling technology that lets you take the lead in delivering the hottest new wireless application toemerge in years.