Wireless LANs - Present and Future
L. Burness, D. Higgins, A. Sago, P. Thorpe · Institution of Engineering and Technology eBooks · 2004
Wireless local area networks (short range broadband radio systems) are rapidly becoming a normal part of the communications access infrastructure. Demand for wireless local area network (LAN) products has grown dramatically over the last two years, and shows no sign of slowing. Indeed it is strengthened by the growth of laptops and personal mobility products. Business users now expect to be able to access the Internet and even their private corporate intranets through other wireless LAN networks. It is hard to remember that less than two years ago this technology was still viewed with some scepticism. This technology and its rapid success presents service providers with incredible opportunities and challenges.