The Shaping of the IEEE 802.11 Standard

The Shaping of the IEEE 802.11 Standard

Author: 
Lemstra, W.
Place: 
Hershey, PA
Publisher: 
IGI Global
Date published: 
2009
Record type: 
Responsibility: 
Hayes, V., jt. author
Editor: 
Jakobs, Kai
Source: 
Information Communication Technology Standardization for E-Business Sectors
Abstract: 

In this chapter the authors explore and describe the role of the innovating firm in relation to the standards making process of Wireless-Local Area Networks, and in particular the link between NCR and its corporate successors in the creation of the IEEE 802.11 standard, which is at the basis of the global success of Wi-Fi. Their focus is the leadership role assumed by NCR c.s. responsible for the initiation and creation of an open standard for Wireless-LANs.

Series: 
Advances in IT Standards and Standardization Research

CITATION: Lemstra, W.. The Shaping of the IEEE 802.11 Standard edited by Jakobs, Kai . Hershey, PA : IGI Global , 2009. Information Communication Technology Standardization for E-Business Sectors - Available at: https://library.au.int/shaping-ieee-80211-standard