The joint conference, ICWLHN 2002 and ICN 2002, covers a wide variety of technical sessions covering all aspects of networking technology. It features some of the world's most dynamic presenters, including leading experts such as Norman Abramson (inventor of the first access protocol — the ALOHA protocol) and Daniel Awduche (pioneer of the MPLambdaS concept, now referred to as GMPLS). The proceedings for this joint conference is accessible to engineers, practitioners, scientists, as well as industry professionals from manufacturers to service providers.
This book is the eighth in a series presenting research papers arising from MSc/MRes research projects undertaken by students of the School of Computing and Mathematics at Plymouth University. The publications in this volume are based upon research projects that were undertaken during the 2009/10 academic year. A total of 30 papers are presented, covering many aspects of modern networking and communication technology, including security, mobility, coding schemes and quality measurement. The expanded topic coverage compared to earlier volumes in this series reflects the broadening of our range of MSc programmes. Specifically contributing programmes are: Communications Engineering and Signal Processing, Computer and Information Security, Computer Science, Network Systems Engineering, Robotics, and Web Applications Development.
We are proud to present the proceedings of the First International Conference on Grid and Pervasive Computing 2006, held at Tunghai University during May 3-5.
A comprehensive look at computer networking, from LANs to wireless networks In this second volume of The Handbook of Computer Networks, readers will get a complete overview of the types of computer networks that are most relevant to real-world applications. Offering a complete view of computer networks, the book is designed for both undergraduate students and professionals working in a variety of computer network-dependent industries. With input from over 270 experts in the field and with over 1,000 peer reviewers, the text covers local and wide area networks, the Internet, wireless networks, voice over IP, global networks, and more.
The 2001 International Conference on Wireless LANs and Home Networks showcased some of the world's most dynamic presenters, including Dr Leonard Keinrock (inventor of Internet technology), as well as leading experts from 20 countries who dealt with the latest technological breakthroughs. This book is a collection of technical papers presented at the conference. It comprises 32 high-quality papers that have been carefully selected from more than 100 submissions.
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second IFIP-TC6 Netw- king Conference, Networking 2002. Networking 2002 was sponsored bythe IFIP Working Groups 6.2, 6.3, and 6.8. For this reason the conference was structured into three tracks: i) Networking Technologies, Services, and Protocols, ii) Perf- mance of Computer and Communication Networks, and iii) Mobile and Wireless Communications. This year the conference received 314 submissions coming from 42 countries from all ?ve continents Africa (4), Asia (84), America (63), Europe (158), and Oc- nia (5). This represents a 50% increase in submissions over the ?rst conference, thus indicating that Networking is becoming a reference conference for wor- wide researchers in the networking community. With so manypapers to choose from, the job of the Technical Program C- mittee, to provide a conference program of the highest technical excellence, was both challenging and time consuming. From the 314 submissions, we ?nallys- ected 82 full papers for presentation during the conference technical sessions. To give young researchers and researchers from emerging countries the oppor- nityto present their work and to receive useful feedback from participants, we decided to include two poster sessions during the technical program. Thirty-one short papers were selected for presentation during the poster sessions. The conference technical program was split into three days, and included, in addition to the 82 refereed contributions, 5 invited papers from top-level rese- chers in the networking community.
The International Conference on Networking (ICN01) is the first conference in its series aimed at stimulating technical exchange in the emerging and important field of networking. On behalf of the International Advisory Committee, it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the International Conference on Networking. Integration of fixed and portable wirele ss access into IP and ATM networks presents a cost effective and eff icient way to provide seamless end to end connectivity and ubiquitous access in a market where demands on Mobile and Cellular Networks have grown rapidly and predicted to generate billions of dollars in revenue. The deployment of broadband IP based technologies over Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and integration of IP with broadband wireless access networks (BWANs) are becoming increasingly important. In addition, fixed core IP/ATM networks are constructed with recent move to IP/MPLS over DWDM. More over, mobility introduces further challenges in the area that have neither been fully understood nor resolved in the preceding network generation. This first Conference ICN01 has been very well perceived by the International networking community. A total of 300 papers from 39 countries were submitted, from which 168 have been accepted. Each paper has been reviewed by several members of the scientific Program Committee.
Wi-Fi applications have blossomed tremendously over the last few years.What started out as cable replacement for static desktops in indoor networks has been extended to fully mobile broadband applications involving wide-area outdoor community networks, moving vehicles, high-speed trains, and even airplanes. Wi-Fi data rates have also continued to increase from 2 to 54 Mbit/s with current 802.11n proposals topping 500 Mbit/s. This development may eventually render wired Ethernet redundant in the local network. All in a Wi-Fi Network is a workbook designed to fill the need for a comprehensive yet compact and easy-to-use reference, specifically for anyone who wish to study the underlying principles of past, present, and emerging Wi-Fi technologies. It contains the latest information with unique features for quick and effective self-study. The workbook''s refreshing teaching style sets itself apart from other books. Quantitative concepts are explained visually while the bullet text brings out the key ideas in a manner that is self-contained, concise, and to the point. The graphics are engineered towards maximum clarity and are used generously, including many engaging cartoons to help spice up the learning process. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a CTO, a business executive or a scientist, you will discover that the thought-provoking exercises at the end of the book not only help you master the subject but also serve as a rich source of interesting ideas.The contents of the workbook have been carefully class-tested at many of the authors teaching assignments on the subject, including professional courses for industry, government agencies, and academic institutions, as well as tutorials for researchers at prestigious IEEE conferences. A companion website is available exclusively for users of this book, providing updates to this fast developing field, related websites, and additional learning resources and supplements.The workbook provides valuable insights on a broad range of topics:* Introduction to WLANs: Evolution, current standards, evolving technologies * Fundamentals of WLAN Design and Deployment: WLAN classifications, physical layer transmission, MAC protocols, network topologies, security, switches, deployment considerations (e.g., office, home, public hotspots/hotzones)* 802.11 Standard and Amendments: Physical and MAC layers (802.11b/a/g), advanced security (802.11i), QoS support (802.11e)* Performance Evaluation of WLANs: Throughput, delay, prioritization * Emerging Technologies and New 802.11 Initiatives: High-speed MIMO systems, wireless VoIP, intelligent wireless systems, wireless broadband access (long-range, multihop/mesh technologies), wireless peer to peer applicationsAll in a Wi-Fi Network is written by an author whose books on wireless networks are highly regarded by many technology visionaries. They contain forewords from both chairmen of the IEEE 802.11 Working Group since its inception, the inventor of Internet technology, and the inventor of the first wireless protocol. In early 2000, his groundbreaking book on wireless LANs was adopted by Cisco Systems to launch the Cisco-Aironet Wi-Fi product. A multimedia CD was specially prepared by Cisco to accompany the book. The Aironet product has since enjoyed phenomenal success, dominating the corporate arena and capturing over 60% of the Wi-Fi market share. The author was subsequently invited by Qualcomm Inc. to conduct a customized course on wireless LANs for its engineering executives. In 2002, his edited book on wireless LANs was extensively reviewed by illustrious research journals such as the IEEE Communications Magazine, IEEE Network, and ACM Networker, the first time a book has been reviewed by all three journals. The author has worked on wireless LAN technologies well before it was known as Wi-Fi. He has also contributed significantly to the field of wireless LANs, being the first to emphasize the importance of improving range performance and throughput (versus raw data rate). These concepts have since been applied to Wi-Fi. The author carries over 12 years of teaching and research experience. His research publications have appeared in many leading journals, including the IEEE Spectrum and the MIT Technology Review. To date, he has over 100 research citations and over 40 research papers. In 2003, he was selected as one of ten best wireless designers in the U.S. by BICSI, a 22,000 industry member association based in Tampa, Florida. He is currently a technical editor for the IEEE Wireless Communications Magazine, a senior member of IEEE, a research faculty member with the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in Atlanta, GA, USA, and an associate director with the Georgia Tech Broadband Institute.
