CWINS / Wireless LAN
Research Laboratory: Technical Objectives
The Wireless LANs Technology Group will
operate within CWINS, concentrating on indoor wireless LANs and building-to-building
bridging systems. While initial technological interest will be focused
on infrared, the ISM bands, and ETSI 300.328 bandwidth for Europe (and
similar bands in the rest of the world), unlicensed PCS and suitable licensed
bandwidth will also be considered within the scope of the WLTG. An experimental
testbed for performance monitoring of the wireless LANs and wireless bridges
will be developed in the form of a modern wireless classroom with a campus-wide
wireless access. This project will provide an example of a successful application
and increases the awareness of the benefits of wireless technology.
Initial technical projects anticipated
for the WLTG include:
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Development of an experimental testbed using
wireless LANs and wireless bridges.
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Development of standard wireless LAN benchmark
tests and scenarios.
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Development of site evaluation and RF environmental
simulation tools.
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Development of installation aids and debugging
tools.
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Interoperability and compatibility testing.
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802.11 compliance testing and the development
of tools for this process.
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Perform custom research as directed, including
technology development.
In addition, the center will focus on the
following projects of general benefit to the wireless LAN industry:
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Publish widely in technical journals, and
organize related presentations and panel discussions at technical and industrial
conferences.
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Publish technical review papers and systems
engineering information for use by participants.
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Establish a network of experts and make it
available to the members.
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Use a presence on the World-Wide Web (WWW)
as a readily-available information resource.
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Provide a source of expertise for regulatory
and other governmental activities.