Security for Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
Chapter One
Introduction
1.1 DEFINITION OF WIRELESS AD HOC NETWORKS
In the last few years we have seen the proliferation of wireless communications
technologies. Wireless technologies are being widely used today across the globe to
support the communications needs of very large numbers of end users. There are over 1
billion wireless subscribers of cellular services today utilizing wireless devices for
voice communications (e.g. phone calls) and data services. Data services include activities
such as sending e-mail and instant messages, and accessing the Web. In fact, in some areas
of the world wireless technologies are more prevalent than traditional wireline
communications technologies.
There are several reasons for the current popularity of wireless technologies. The cost
of wireless equipment has dropped significantly, allowing service providers t ... read full excerpt from Security for Wireless Ad Hoc Networks ebook
