Author :
Yeh, Jui-Hung ; Chen, Jyh-Cheng ; Lee, Chi-Chen
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Nat. Tsing Hua Univ., Hsinchu, Taiwan
Abstract :
This article introduces various modern WLAN standards with a focus on the IEEE 802.11 family. Moreover influences of policy and regulation in the WLAN market are discussed. Public access WLAN services are introduced with service types. Finally, we conclude with future expectations.
Keywords :
IEEE standards; government policies; legislation; technological forecasting; wireless LAN; IEEE 802.11 family; WLAN market; WLAN standards; future expectations; policy; public access WLAN services; regulation; service types; Acceleration; Communication standards; FCC; Internet; Media Access Protocol; Peer to peer computing; Physical layer; Standards publication; Wireless LAN; Wireless networks;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MP.2003.1238688
