As a result of the wireless revolution, data can be sent and received using a wide variety of devices such as laptop PCs, pagers, mobile phones, PDAs, and more. With the increase in wireless communication, corporate technical managers must now rethink their network design. This book will help them understand the latest technologies and how to best utilize them for their business. It provides an overview of wireless technologies, a brief history of wireless communications, a description of the hardware and software solutions, and a look at what communication standards are available. Readers will also find examples of different applications and learn where the technology is heading.