A virtual wireless local area network system and method utilizing impulse
radio wherein transmission rates (bit rates) can vary according to the
impulse radio transmission quality (signal to noise ratio) and wherein
the position of the user can be determined and said user can be directed
to an area of greater transmission rates and wherein a plurality of
impulse radio portals can be utilized and switched between to maintain
high levels of transmission rates while a user is moving within a
predetermined area.