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HiperLAN

HiperLAN began in Europe as a specification (EN 300 652) ratified in 1996 by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Broadband Radio Access Network (BRAN) organization. HiperLAN/1, the current version, operates in the 5GHz radio band at up to 24Mbps. Similar to ethernet, HiperLAN/1 shares access to the wireless LAN among end user devices via a connectionless protocol. HiperLAN/1 also provides quality of service (QoS) support for various needs of data, video, voice, and images.

ETSI is currently developing HiperLAN/2 under an organization called the HiperLAN/2 Global Forum (H2GF). HiperLAN/2 will operate in the 5GHz band at up to 54Mbps using a connection-oriented protocol for sharing access among end user devices. HiperLAN/2 will include QoS support and be capable of carrying ethernet frames, ATM cells, and IP packets.

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In this tutorial:

  1. Wireless Networks
  2. Mobility
  3. Installation in Difficult-to-Wire Areas
  4. Increased Reliability
  5. Reduced Installation Time
  6. Wireless LAN Applications
  7. Home and Small Office
  8. General Enterprise Systems
  9. Wireless Services
  10. Wireless LAN Technologies
  11. IEEE 802.11
  12. HiperLAN
  13. HomeRF SWAP
  14. Bluetooth
  15. Wireless LAN Implications
  16. Multipath Propagation
  17. Path Loss
  18. Radio Signal Interference
  19. Inward Interference
  20. Outward Interference
  21. Techniques for Reducing Interference
  22. Potential Frequency Interference Between 802.11 and Bluetooth
  23. Limited Battery Longevity
  24. System Interoperability
  25. Network Security
  26. Security Threats
  27. Security Safeguards
  28. Application Connectivity Problems
  29. Installation Issues
  30. Health Risks
  31. Wireless LANs: A Historical Perspective