Extending IEEE 802.11b Wireless Local Area Networks to the Metropolitan Area

Abstract

The IEEE 802.11b wireless local area networking (WLAN) protocol does not specify a maximum permissible range limitation. Rather, the protocol permits network data rates to vary based on the instantaneous link conditions present. This thesis analyzes the impact of distance on perceived network link quality for IEEE 802.11b WLAN systems. An experimental IEEE 802.11b wireless network testbed is developed and deployed within a metropolitan area (1-40 kilometers) for the quantitative analysis of link quality for various realistic types of network traffic. Additionally, the functional limitations of individual system components are identified for consideration in the planning of future experiments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA406344

Entities

People

  • Patrick L. Mallory

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Techniques
  • Computer Network Security
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Data Links
  • Digital Communications
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Systems
  • Local Area Networks
  • Modulation
  • Multiple Access
  • Network Protocols
  • Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
  • Radio Communications
  • Wireless Communications
  • Wireless Networks

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Radio communications and signal processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design