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Jillian Hodgson 17:24, 30 Jul 2004 (EST)
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Annotated Bibliography
Wireless Technology
Wireless Communications
Hattori, T, Ogose, S & Shafi, M 2002, Wireless Communications in the 21st Century, IEEE Press, Piscataway, NJ ISBN 047115041X
- The book gives an extensive overview of next-generation mobile communications technology, drawing together the best articles from IEEE publications. The series is written for research and development engineers and graduate students in communication and engineering. It introduces the reader to the world of telecommunications, handsets, mobile networks and systems. Part 1 offers the “The visions of wireless communications applications in the 21st Century�, in addition the view point of the US and Japan is also offered. The book continues on with detailed information about International Standard Developments, Technologies and Wireless Systems and Applications. The book provides a comprehensive review of the technological developments under way, upcoming and is an informative text of mobile communications.
Smyth, P 2004, Mobile and Wireless Communications: Key Technologies and Future Applications, The Institution of Electrical Engineers, London ISBN 0863413684
- As the title suggests, author Peter Smyth gives and in depth contribution of different wireless access technologies and its future. Smyth acknowledges that mobile and internet communications is a fast growing industry, and is dramatically impacting on people’s lives. The book covers all facets of mobile and wireless communications thoroughly in a format that is easy to understand with concepts broken down in clear detailed chapters. More specifically, wireless technologies are explored from the background to comparisons with other wireless systems and the application of the technology to the workplace and home. One example is the chapter on the highly successful Bluetooth technology which has the headline description of “it works whenever you work, seamlessly connecting all of your mobile devices. Creating unprecedented productivity�. The book offers readers in depth knowledge into the mobile and wireless communication technologies and the possible future use of the applications in society.
O’Leary, B & O’Leary, L 2002, Connectivity, the wireless revolution, and communications, in B O’Leary & L O’Leary, Computing Essentials, McGraw-Hill, New York, pp. 172-188. ISBN 0-07-249207-4
- As the title suggests, Computing Essentials covers everything the home user needs to know to use their computer effectively. Throughout the book, information is explained in a way that first timers do not feel overwhelmed or clueless. Amongst all the necessary information, a chapter is devoted to the evolving and evident technology of networking. Being an essential computer text, the chapter gives a simple description of the processes of connectivity, wireless and communication systems. The chapter entails the physical connections and then discusses the two primary technologies used for wireless connections, microwave and satellite. In addition data transmission, protocols and configurations are all described and displayed. The chapter is an easy introduction into the world of networking wired or wireless.
Yacoub, M 2001, Wireless Technology: Protocols, Standards, and Techniques, CRC Press, Florida ISBN 0-8493-0969-7
- In the dynamic environment of wireless technologies, author Michel Yacoub offers a publication that explores the foundations to the more advance knowledge of wireless technologies. As the title suggests, everything you wanted to know about wireless technology is covered, for example wireless networks, wireless data, and second and third generation wireless technologies, are all thoroughly documented. The book would be more appropriate to those in the field of networking and wireless technologies as ‘computer jargon’ is evident throughout and first timers would find the content overwhelming. Yacoub has gathered the most up-to-date networking standards, techniques, and protocols to form one of the more current and complete wireless reference books available.
Smith, M 2000, Some social implications of ubiquitous mobile networks, ACM SIGMOBILE Mobile Computing and Communications Review 4.2, pp 25 - 36.
- The paper proposes that technological devices are of integral part society’s function and are associated with political, social knowledge and power. The way a community operates and is organised determines the social implications that will be endured with the advancement of wireless technologies.
- In the following, two sociological concepts, Power/Knowledge and social dilemmas, are used as a guide to the kinds of social institutions and relationships that are likely to emerge from the use of these tools (p 1).
- Smith highlights a concern that social dilemmas and inappropriate power relations will prevail from the development of these technologies. Though new technology, especially portable products will make everyday situations more time efficient and may reduce certain prejudices. However as with most efficient technological advances, the net benefit to society will be positive, albeit with some negative aspects.
WiFi Technology
Laing, Gordon 2004,Why, Oh Wi-Fi?, T3 magazine, March, pp. 48-53.
- Gordon Laing offers his readers an entertaining yet insightful article into the dream of a wireless connected home environment free of “electrical spaghetti�. The article explains Wi-Fi “the most hyped wireless technology today�, from the basics of what it is, how it works and what consumers need to be able to use the new technology. A concern consumers may have about interference of other devices is covered and there is an explanation of what products that are compatible with the technology. The article takes a positive tone to the exciting idea of a wireless home, however Laing then discusses the reality of the situation.
- Your likely to be disappointed with its performance if you try streaming video from a central point to TVs around the house. This is particularly true if you have any other electronic equipment which operates on the same frequency, such as a baby monitor, video sender or microwave(p 53).
- Wi-Fi is faster and has better range then Bluetooth, though the faster speed can only be achieved when devices are positioned reasonably close together, for example, being within room or two of each other. The technology works well if users want it for sharing broadband and music around the home, though video is a problem as it requires a faster connection to be transmitted successfully. T3’s magazine spread also includes a number of products on the market that “are born to be wireless�. Given the rate of technology advancement, the wireless home that works efficiently should not be that far away.
McKenzie, A 2002, Untangling the unwired: the cultural implication of wireless (WiFi) infrastructures, Unpublished, Lancaster University, UK.
- This paper examines the social and cultural implications of wireless technologies. In particular Mackenzie discusses the wireless technologies as a site for political, social and cultural conflict. The article creates useful links to themes of social infrastructure and corporate assimilation, caused by the evident use of new technologies. Wireless is said to be a crucially important innovation, yet Mackenzie describes wireless’ latest achievement being the Wifi technology in a negative tone. In doing this the reader is informed of just how quickly society is adapting and using the exciting new technology. Wifi is being used in the office, home and general community with many devices compatible with one another to enable this. In addition to wireless becoming more advanced, access points known as Hotspots are found throughout North America, Europe and South-East Asia. Restaurants, hotel lobbies, airports and bars are making WiFi access points for the internet available there, so patrons can do more then eat and drink, it is now an environment of network access. As much as this wireless technology is developing and being widely accepted, Mackenzie informs readers of the social ramifications and proposed problems that will be encountered by the adaptation of the technology.
Brown, Eric 2004, Voice Over WiFi: the Great Disrupter, Technology Review, viewed 11 August 2004, <http://www.technologyreview.com/articles/04/08/wo_brown081104.asp?trk=nl>
- In his article, Eric Brown discusses the problems users face with the rival wireless data technologies 3G cell-phone services and WiFi. Both wireless technologies have their positives and negatives, however it appears it will be some time before wireless data technologies will work to suit all consumers needs. Brown informs us that the 3G cell-phone service operates at speeds similar to that of low-end DSL connection, though it has the convenient combination of voice and data services in a single device. Whereas WiFi is the ultra fast technology and it is the access method of millions of laptop owners logging on to the net wirelessly, but it is limited in range. Brown continues to give comparisons of both technologies and informs the readers in a manner that is easy to understand the otherwise computer jargon.
Wireless Technology Manufactures
Belkin Corporation, viewed 10 August 2004 <http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSectionView.process?Section_Id=200596>
- From its humble beginnings in a Californian garage in 1983, Belkin Corporation, is the global leader in connectivity solutions, offering consumers a range of innovations for the computer and electronics. Belkin’s website offers consumers introductions into numerous technologies and a comprehensive list of the products available. Networking is one of Belkin’s more extensive ranges, this site enables viewers to gain knowledge and see the devices that wireless and Bluetooth technology use. The site is easy to navigate through and allows viewers to research products that are most appropriate for their use. Belkin offers consumers the chance to buy directly from them online, or offers a retailer that is located closer to them for convenience. Belkin’s site is a useful source of information to all forms of consumer, from beginners to high-end users.
Netgear Inc, viewed 10 August 2004 <http://www.netgear.com.au/products/wireless.asp>
- With the specific needs of small/medium businesses and home users in mind, Netgear are one of the leading networking product suppliers in the market. The company is focused on developing and designing products with ease-of-use, quality, reliability, performance and affordability requirements for their users. The site boasts information on the various networking technologies available, and in particular the wireless technology. Documentation on the various aspects of wireless networking is thorough and is presented in a user friendly manner, making research on the different products easier for potential consumers. In addition the site has an "easy Guide" table that assists consumers in choosing the appropriate wireless products.
Jillian Hodgson 03:37, 13 Aug 2004 (EST)
