WiFi Book Club Q1 2016

Welcome to the second edition of the WiFi Book Club! A series dedicated to getting the WLAN community reading & discussing the many books out there related to wireless. The goal is to read a book as part of the club once per quarter.

During the first month of a quarter I'll post a poll with a list of books to vote on. At the end of that month the votes will be tallied & the next book posted. A review & discussion of the current book will follow. Recommendations for books can be made via email, twitter, comments or carrier pigeon. While reading the book use the hashtag #WiFiBookClub to discuss on twitter. Authoring a book report is also a great way to get your creative juices flowing & add content to your blog.


Without further ado I present the next book up for review, Next Generation Wireless LANs.

"If you've been searching for a way to get up to speed on IEEE 802.11n and 802.11ac WLAN standards without having to wade through the entire specification, then look no further. This comprehensive overview describes the underlying principles, implementation details and key enhancing features of 802.11n and 802.11ac. For many of these features the authors outline the motivation and history behind their adoption into the standard. A detailed discussion of key throughput, robustness, and reliability enhancing features (such as MIMO, multi-user MIMO, 40/80/160 MHz channels, transmit beamforming and packet aggregation) is given, plus clear summaries of issues surrounding legacy interoperability and coexistence. Now updated and significantly revised, this 2nd edition contains new material on 802.11ac throughput, including revised chapters on MAC and interoperability, plus new chapters on 802.11ac PHY and multi-user MIMO. An ideal reference for designers of WLAN equipment, network managers, and researchers in the field of wireless communications."

Now to the part you've all been waiting for, the unboxing! Or maybe not. My order of the physical book was lost in transit, so I've gone the eBook route this time.

Opening the book gives you a nice About This Book popup.

Obligatory cover picture.

I've found the physical copy of this book on sale for a good bit cheaper than Amazon, notably at Abebooks. As always, do your research before purchase to make sure you are getting not only a good deal but the actual item you are looking for.

I'm really looking forward to reading this book & sharing in the discussion with everyone. Don't forget to send me your recommendations for future WiFi Book Club reads.

WiFi Book Club Q4 2015

Welcome to the first edition of the WiFi Book Club! A series dedicated to getting the WLAN community reading & discussing the many books out there related to wireless. The goal is to read a book as part of the club once per quarter.

About one month before the end of each quarter I'll post a poll with a list of books to vote on. At the end of the quarter the votes will be tallied & the next book posted along with a review & discussion of the current book. Recommendations for books can be made via email, twitter, comments or carrier pigeon. While reading the book use the hashtag #WiFiBookClub to discuss on twitter.  In the interest of getting this off the ground quickly, I decided to fast forward the process & skip the voting for the first book. 


Without further ado I present the first book up for review, Hacking Wireless Exposed, Third Edition.

"Exploit and defend against the latest wireless network attacks

Learn to exploit weaknesses in wireless network environments using the innovative techniques in this thoroughly updated guide. Inside, you’ll find concise technical overviews, the latest attack methods, and ready-to-deploy countermeasures. Find out how to leverage wireless eavesdropping, break encryption systems, deliver remote exploits, and manipulate 802.11 clients, and learn how attackers impersonate cellular networks. Hacking Exposed Wireless, Third Edition features expert coverage of ever-expanding threats that affect leading-edge technologies, including Bluetooth Low Energy, Software Defined Radio (SDR), ZigBee, and Z-Wave.

• Assemble a wireless attack toolkit and master the hacker’s weapons
• Effectively scan and enumerate WiFi networks and client devices
• Leverage advanced wireless attack tools, including Wifite, Scapy, Pyrit, Metasploit, KillerBee, and the Aircrack-ng suite
• Develop and launch client-side attacks using Ettercap and the WiFi Pineapple
• Hack cellular networks with Airprobe, Kraken, Pytacle, and YateBTS
• Exploit holes in WPA and WPA2 personal and enterprise security schemes
• Leverage rogue hotspots to deliver remote access software through fraudulent software updates
• Eavesdrop on Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth Low Energy traffic
• Capture and evaluate proprietary wireless technology with Software Defined Radio tools
• Explore vulnerabilities in ZigBee and Z-Wave-connected smart homes and offices
• Attack remote wireless networks using compromised Windows systems and built-in tools"

Now to the part you've all been waiting for, the unboxing!

If you purchase the paperback from Amazon it may arrive in a package similar to the above or it may not. The eBook version comes packaged in magic, so I was unable to obtain a photo.

After opening the package you will find the book inside & that's it.

I'm really looking forward to reading this book & sharing in the discussion with everyone. Don't forget to send me your recommendations for future WiFi Book Club reads.