Wireless# Guide to Wireless Communications, Second Edition is a comprehensive text designed for anyone taking an entry-level wireless technology course. Due to the recent emergence of wireless technologies in business, there has been an increase in demand for skilled wireless professionals. This book provides a broad survey of wireless communications, including data link and physical layer protocols, as well as transmission methods for established and emerging standards, including Wireless Personal Area Networks (IrDA, Bluetooth, WiMedia, UWB, and ZigBee), Wireless LANs (802.11a and 802.11b/g plus new standards such as 802.11e, 802.11n, 802.11r, 802,11s, and 802.11i with 802.1X), Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks (Free-Space Optics, LMDS, MMDS, and WiMAX), Wireless Wide Area Networks (cellular telephone and satellite), and RFID. Book jacket.