This Information Paper describes some of the applications of wireless communication systems in dwellings together with the standards and regulations which define their performance. Building materials and contents which can limit the operability and performance of wireless systems in dwellings and the security of wireless communications systems, including measures that may be taken to prevent, detect and mitigate the effect of attacks on the network, are also discussed.
This Information Paper will be of interest to wireless system installers, landlords, housing associations, wireless applications providers, homeowners and anyone responsible for, or who uses, wireless systems in dwellings.
Readers will benefit from an overview of wireless applications in dwellings, details of the standards which govern their operation and performance, identification of building materials which may affect wireless system performance and measures that may be taken to enhance the security of wireless communications.

Contents
Introduction
Wireless communication systems and
applications within dwellings
Standards and regulations applicable
to wireless systems
Factors that could limit the operability
of wireless systems in buildings
Enhancing the performance of
wireless systems
Security of wireless systems
Detecting and mitigating the effects
of an attack
References

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