lank WIRELESS NETWORKING INFORMATION RESOURCES Introduction Part VII provides a knowledge base on wireless networking in three sections; a quick reference guide to some of the key online information sites and resources, arranged by wireless networking standard a comprehensive listing of acronyms commonly used in wired and wireless networking a glossary covering some of the key technical terms introduced earlier in the text. This page intentionally left blank CHAPTER Further Sources of Information The following sections aim to provide a quick reference to some of the key information sites and resources relating to wireless networking, where the latest up-to-date information on the status and further developments of the various standards can be followed. Any attempt to provide a comprehensive listing of available information on wireless networking in print form is destined to become quickly obsolete and overshadowed by the power of Google. Resources listed here have therefore been selected based on an expectation of longevity and continued relevance. General Information Sources Standards organisations Institute of Electrical and Electronic www.ieee.org/portal/site Engineers IEEE Wireless Standards Zone standards.ieee.org/wireless Technology fora Ultra Wideband Forum www.uwbforum.org The Wireless Association www.ctia.org Ultra Wideband Planet www.ultrawidebandplanet.org Wireless Communications Association www.wcai.com Resources RFC archive www.faqs.org/rfcs Chapter Fifteen NIST WLAN Security Framework www.src.nist.gov/pcig/checklists Wireless Net Design Line www.wirelessnetdesignline.com Wireless Design Online www.wirelessdesignonline.com Wireless Networking Tutorials www.wirelessnetworkstutorial.info Wireless Technology Information www.radio-electronics.co.uk/info/wireless Trade publications Wireless Week www.wirelessweek.com Wi-Fi Net News www.wifinetnews.com Wireless News Factor www.wirelessnewsfactor.com Mobile Enterprise www.mobilenterprisemag.com Wireless PAN Resources by Standard Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1) Sta