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Mohamed Haneefa, K (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper deals with the application of wireless technologies in libraries, its benefits and issues to consider for installing such a network; wireless Internet access and Short Messaging Service in libraries. The paper describes various wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Infrared, HiPeRLAN and Wireless LAN. The benefits of Wireless LAN like mobility, simplicity, installation speed, flexibility, reduced cost and scalability have been explained and highlights the various Wireless LAN technologies like Narrowband Technology, Spread Spectrum Technology, Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Technology and Infrared Technology. The paper also discusses the working of a Wireless LAN, its range and coverage, compatibility with existing networks, security, safety and cost of Wireless LAN. It further highlights various mobile technologies like Wireless Application Protocol, General Packet Radio Service and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. The paper concludes with the hope that in the near future the wireless technologies will play an important role in the storage, retrieval and dissemination of information in libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/356 Files in this item: 1
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Upadhyay, Vidya Varidhi; Upadhyay, M M; Upadhyay, S S (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Today the wireless network is mainly used for voice communication, where, voice mail is the most popular value-added service. WAP has added a new dimension to the use of mobile phones through the introduction of new data-oriented mass-market services. In this paper we try to present the functioning, uses, limitations and security associated with WAP. WAP is the future of the wired LAN/MAN and it is gaining popularity due to its ease of use, simplicity and efficiency. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/209 Files in this item: 1
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