CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106ISBN: 978-1-118-89370-8
912 pages
October 2014
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Description
The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106 is the officially endorsed CWNA test prep for the leading wireless certification. Expert authors and CWNEs David D. Coleman and David A. Westcott guide readers through the skills and concepts candidates need to know for the exam, using hands-on methods to convey an in-depth understanding of wireless network administration. Readers should have a basic knowledge of Radio Frequency behavior, experience with WLAN hardware peripherals and protocols, and an interest in designing, installing, and managing wireless networks.
Wireless technology is taking over the tech industry, and the demand for competent, certified professionals is far outpacing the supply. A CWNA certification denotes advanced-level proficiency in the field, with a complete understanding of wireless LAN components, features, and functionbut the only way to pass the exam is to truly understand the material, not just the talking points. The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide thoroughly covers each exam objective, and includes review questions, assessment tests, and exercises to test your skills. Topics include:
- Radio Frequency technologies, regulations, and standards
- 802.11 protocols
- Network implementation and security
- 802.11 RF site surveying
Readers also get access to a suite of study tools including an electronic test engine with hundreds or practice test questions, electronic flashcards, exercise peripherals, and industry White Papers, which serve as valuable backup references. In preparing for the CWNA-106 exam, the ideal study guide should cover all of the exam topics in depthCWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide does just that, making it an excellent, comprehensive study guide.
Table of Contents
Foreword xxvii
Introduction xxix
Assessment Test lix
Chapter 1 Overview of Wireless Standards, Organizations, and Fundamentals 1
Chapter 2 Radio Frequency Fundamentals 31
Chapter 3 Radio Frequency Components, Measurements, and Mathematics 63
Chapter 4 Radio Frequency Signal and Antenna Concepts 107
Chapter 5 IEEE 802.11 Standards 161
Chapter 6 Wireless Networks and Spread Spectrum Technologies 199
Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Topologies 237
Chapter 8 802.11 Medium Access 263
Chapter 9 802.11 MAC Architecture 283
Chapter 10 WLAN Architecture 325
Chapter 11 WLAN Deployment and Vertical Markets 371
Chapter 12 WLAN Troubleshooting and Design 399
Chapter 13 802.11 Network Security Architecture 459
Chapter 14 Wireless Attacks, Intrusion Monitoring, and Policy 499
Chapter 15 Radio Frequency Site Survey Fundamentals 533
Chapter 16 Site Survey Systems and Devices 561
Chapter 17 Power over Ethernet (PoE) 595
Chapter 18 802.11n 621
Chapter 19 Very High Throughput (VHT) and 802.11ac 659
Chapter 20 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 697
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 735
Appendix B Abbreviations and Acronyms 783
Appendix C About the Additional Study Tools 797
Index 801
Author Information
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
David D. Coleman, CWNE #4, is the Global Training Manager for Aerohive Networks. He instructs IT professionals from around the world in the administration, security, design, and troubleshooting of WLANs.
David A. Westcott, CWNE #7, has been a certified trainer for more than 20 years, providing vendor and custom wireless training around the world to government agencies, corporations, and universities.
Both have authored half a dozen books for wireless-system designers and technicians.
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