The book includes a set of research and survey articles featuring the recent advances in theory and applications of wireless mesh networking technology which will be a significant component in the next generation (e.g., fourth generation) mobile communication networks. The book provides a unified view of the state-of-the-art achievements in the field. The contributed articles from the leading experts in this field cover both the theoretical concepts (e.g., information-theoretic analysis) and system-level implementation issues. The book starts with the essential background on the basic concepts and architectures of wireless mesh networking (through one/two survey articles), and then it presents advanced level materials in a step-by-step fashion so that the readers can follow the book easily. The rich set of references in each of the articles are invaluable to the researchers.

Challenges and Issues in Designing Architectures and Protocols for Wireless Mesh Networks.- Architectures and Deployment Strategies for Wireless Mesh Networks.- End-to-End Design Principles for Broadband Cellular Mesh Networks.- Medium Access Control and Routing Protocols for Wireless Mesh Networks.- Channel Assignment Strategies for Wireless Mesh Networks.- Optimal Resource Allocation for Wireless Mesh Networks.- Resource Allocation and Cost in Hybrid Solar/Wind Powered WLAN Mesh Nodes.- Scheduling, Routing, and Related Cross-Layer Management through Link Activation Procedures in Wireless Mesh Networks.- Quality-Aware Routing Metrics in Wireless Mesh Networks.- Cross-layer Solutions for Traffic Forwarding in Mesh Networks.- Multiple Antenna Techniques for Wireless Mesh Networks.- Security Issues in Wireless Mesh Networks.