Chapter 1, "Introduction to Wireless LAN Technologies," introduced you to the high-level technological concepts of WLAN solutions. Chapter 2, "Business Considerations," focused on the strategic and financial business considerations when evaluating WLAN solutions for your institution. This chapter focuses on further aspects of preparation and planning considerations that are critical for successfully leveraging your enterprise WLAN. It also provides a structured approach for your deployment, highlighting areas that require preparatory work, because you need to identify management and technical dependencies that are unique to your circumstances. This chapter adopts a "60,000-foot view" of the challenges ahead and asks you to answer some key questions on technical, financial, and program management issues. The chapter also introduces such topics as strategic preparation and planning, architectural considerations, and program management. Upon completion, you will be prepared to describe in strategic terms where you will deploy, how you will deploy, how you will fund and manage your deployment. |