Table of Contents:
Chap 1 - Background and WLAN Overview. ………………………………………….….. page 3
Review of Stochastic Processes and Random Variables. Review of Discrete-Time Signal
Processing. Components of a Digital Communication System. OFDM WLAN Overview. Single
Carrier Versus OFDM Comparison.
Chap 2 - Synchronization. …………………………………………………..…………….. page 51
Timing Estimation. Frequency Synchronization. Channel Estimation. Clear Channel Assessment.
Signal Quality.
Chap 3 - Modulation and Coding ……………………………………………………….. page 91
Modulation. Interleaving. Channel Codes.
Chap 5 - RF Distortion Analysis for WLAN. ………………………………………….. page 172
Components of the Radio Frequency Subsystem. Predistortion Techniques for Nonlinear
Distortion Mitigation. Adaptive Predistortion Techniques. Coding Techniques for Amplifier
Nonlinear Distortion Mitigation. Phase Noise. IQ Imbalance.
Chap 6 - Medium Access Control for Wireless LANs. ……………………………….. page 214
MAC Overview. MAC System Architecture. MAC Frame Formats. MAC Data Services. MAC
Management Services. MAC Management Information Base.
Chap 7 - Medium Access Control (MAC) for HiperLAN/2 Networks. ……………….. page 246
Network Architecture. DLC Functions. MAC Overview. Basic MAC Message Formats. PDU
Trains. MAC Frame Structure. Building a MAC Frame. MAC Frame Processing.
Chap 8 - Rapid Prototyping for WLANs. …………………………………………...….. page 262
Introduction to Rapid Prototype Design. Good Digital Design Practices.