Design an effective wireless LAN

This sample chapter from The Business Case for Enterprise-Class Wireless LANs explores the principles underlying sound WLAN architecture, identifies design considerations specific to WLANS and discusses important design parameters such as usability, convenience, access, availability, and support.

This sample chapter from The Business Case for Enterprise-Class Wireless LANsdiscusses key architectural, design, and environmental considerations required for WLANs. Guidelines and recommended practices include:

Determining the goal of the WLAN

Defining the scope of the WLAN

Developing your timeframe to deploy

Considering security requirements and implications early

Identifying the types of devices you want to support

Establishing an operational support structure and process

Adopting a financially responsible and conservative position

Confirming a staffing model for building and maintaining the WLAN

Title: The Business Case for Enterprise-Class Wireless LANs
ISBN: 1587201259
Published: May 2006
Authors: David Castaneda, Oisin Mac Alasdair, Christopher Vinckier
Chapter: Chapter 5: Guidelines for a Successful Architecture and Design
Published by Cisco Press