This book was written using a tutorial approach and is intended to appeal to a broad
audience. The book covers the fundamentals of short-range wireless networking using
ZigBee™ and IEEE 802.15.4™ standards. The ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 standards are
covered with the same level of detail. In addition to technical details, the book contains
high-level overviews that would be informative for a reader who is only interested in
understanding the general concept of ZigBee wireless networking. This book provides the
big picture of ZigBee wireless networking, from the radio frequency (RF) and physical
layer considerations up to the application layer details. Considering the multidisciplinary
nature of this book, the required background materials are also provided.
This book is expected to be useful for engineers and technical managers who want to
know the principles and applications of ZigBee in short-range wireless networking.
The reader should be able to follow most of the materials in this book as long as he or
she has some basic knowledge in electrical engineering and wireless networking. The
book is highly illustrated and contains 200 figures and tables. Although the book is
designed for self-learning individuals in the industry, the majority of its content can
be taught as part of a course dedicated to short-range, low-data-rate wireless sensor
networking as well.