The advent of wireless communication networks has had a tremendous impact on various professions and industries in recent years. This new form of telecommunications technology, which is considerably less expensive than cable or fiber optic networks, enables individuals to access and communicate information instantly from any location.
The widespread implementation of wireless networks has also affected the design and construction industry and it can also facilitate the effectiveness of design-build project delivery. The capability to communicate information in real time via the Internet, especially on construction sites, creates greater cohesion among members of design-build teams. Consequently, teaming or partnering processes, essential techniques for achieving success with integrated project delivery, can be significantly enhanced with the use of wireless communication.
While there have been a number of books recently written on the use of wireless technology, Paul Bedell’s Wireless Crash Course is one of the most timely and informative publications available. As the title implies, the purpose of the manual is to provide professionals, many of whom may be unfamiliar with the principles of wireless technology, with a comprehensive overview on how to apply wireless telecommunication technology.
In recent years, WiFi (802.11 Wireless Fidelity) technology has become an increasingly popular telecommunications system with various businesses and industries, including design and construction. Through this telecommunications network, which uses radio signals rather than cables or wire connections, individuals are able to immediately access information on the Internet anywhere via PDAs, labtops, or cell phone. This form of wireless communication is of great benefit to building practitioners because it enables them to access project information or communicate with other practitioners on project sites quickly.
Bedell explains how the process of Wi-Fi works and the different methods of installing this network. Through the use of easy-to-read diagrams, he effectively illustrates the functions of operational modes of Wi-Fi such as infrastructure and ad hoc and explains how these systems can be best applied. Furthermore, he addresses issues such as Wi-Fi security and provides suggestions on how Wireless Fidelity can be improved when used in conjunction with other telecommunication systems or macro cellular networks such as 3G and longer range wireless systems such as WiMAX 802.16.
In an effort to provide the reader with in-depth knowledge about the operation and function of wireless communication, chapters of the book address pertinent issues such as radio frequency, digital wireless technology, and base station equipment. In addition, Beddell covers economics and marketing in the wireless communication sector.
While much of the information pertaining to wireless telecommunications is highly technical and complex, Beddell, a longtime instructor and a highly experienced telecommunications specialist, does a fine job of translating telecommunications concepts into lay terms, making it easy for the novice to comprehend. Moreover, Beddell uses “key points” (denoted by key icons) in various passages of the book to clarify technical concepts and provide best practice recommendations on how to use different wireless systems.
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Wireless communication can serve as an invaluable tool for many professionals, such as design-builders, as it provides the capability to attain information or communicate expeditiously, regardless of location. In Wireless Crash Course, Paul Bedell provides expert information on how to use this modern technology to access project information instantly.