CWNA^?: Certified Wireless Network Administrator^TM Study Guide (Exam PW0-100)

by David D. Coleman ( ); David A. Westcott

• ISBN13: 9780470099605
• ISBN10: 0470099607
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2006-11-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

One of the fastest-growing certifications on the market, CWNA is rapidly becoming the premier professional wireless certification for network administrators. It is also the foundation-level exam for the complete Certified Wireless Network Professional program. Now you can join the move to Wi-Fi and prepare for your certification with this comprehensive and targeted study guide. This value-packed book includes: * Practical information on designing, installing, and managing wireless networks, including the new 802.11 standards * Challenging practice questions and hands-on exercises * A test engine with bonus exams and over 150 electronic flashcards * A pre-assessment test * A detailed glossary Inside, find authoritative coverage of all exam PW0-100 objectives, including: * Radio Technologies * Antenna Concepts * Wireless LAN Hardware and Software * Network Design, Installation, and Management * Wireless Standards and Organizations * 802.11 Network Architecture * Wireless LAN Security * Troubleshooting * Performing Site Surveys Featured on the CD SYBEX TEXT ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams. ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF, as well as valuable tools, demo software, and white papers that will supplement your certification preparation. Visit www.sybex.com

Table of Contents

Introduction

Assessment Test

Overview of Wireless Standards and Organizations

Radio Frequency Fundamentals

Radio Frequency Components, Measurements, and Mathematics

Radio Frequency Signal and Antenna Concepts

IEEE 802.11 Standards

Wireless Networks and Spread Spectrum Technologies

Wireless LAN Topologies

802.11 Medium Access

802.11 MAC Architecture

Wireless Devices

Network Design, Implementation, and Management

WLAN Troubleshooting

802.11 Network Security Architecture

Wireless Attacks, Intrusion Monitoring, and Policy

Radio Frequency Site Survey Fundamentals

Site Survey Systems and Devices

Glossary

Index

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