| Reviewed: |
Feb 21, 2006 by Information Technology Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
This tutorial addresses the physical layer of the 802.11b standard used in wireless LANs. It goes into detail about the frame structure and frequencies, in the course of the overview. |
| Learning Goals: |
To introduce students to this standard and give them technical information about
it.
Understand the function of the physical of the Medium Access Control layer of the 802.11b standard.
Learn the details of the protocol fields of the PLCP protocol unit.
Understand how the standard uses DSSS modulation.
Learn the details of transmission frequency. |
| Target Student Population: |
Under graduate or graduate level introduction to telecommunications or a specialty course on wireless networks. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Understand the modularity of protocol development.
Be familiar with the OSI model.
Have an introcuctory knowledge of wirewless LANs.
Understand the difference between a protocol and a standard.
Ability to use a computer with a browser and Internet access. |
| Type of Material: |
This is a tutorial with hyperlinks to other tutorials and definitions. |
| Recommended Uses: |
Useful for self study or as reference for developing a lecture.As additional material in a general networking class or in a LAN class. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Computer with a browser that supports HTML 4.0 Transitional. |
