A hands-on guide to planning, designing, installing and configuring wireless LANs that prepares students for the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification. This second edition offers in-depth coverage of wireless networks with extensive step-by-step coverage of IEEE 802.11b/a/g/pre-n implementation, design, security, and troubleshooting. Material is reinforced with hands-on projects at the end of each chapter from two of the principal wireless LAN vendors, Cisco and Linksys, giving the flexibility for this course to be taught in either a classroom or as an online course.

The Lab Manual for CWNA GUIDE TO WIRELESS LANS, 2nd Edition, is a valuable tool designed to enhance your classroom experience. Lab activities, objectives, materials lists, step-by-step procedures, illustrations, review questions and more are all included.

The #1 selling Wi-Fi networking reference guide in the world The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide is the ultimate preparation resource for the CWNA exam. Fully updated to align with the latest version of the exam, this book features expert coverage of all exam objectives to help you pass the exam. But passing the exam is just a first step. For over 16 years, the CWNA Study Guide has helped individuals jump-start their wireless networking careers. Wireless networking professionals across the globe use this book as their workplace reference guide for enterprise Wi-Fi technology. Owning this book provides you with a foundation of knowledge for important Wi-Fi networking topics, including: Radio frequency (RF) fundamentals 802.11 MAC and medium access Wireless LAN topologies and architecture WLAN design, troubleshooting and validation Wi-Fi networking security The book authors have over 40 years of combined Wi-Fi networking expertise and provide real-world insights that you can leverage in your wireless networking career. Each of the book’s 20 chapters breaks down complex topics into easy to understand nuggets of useful information. Each chapter has review questions that help you gauge your progress along the way. Additionally, hands-on exercises allow you to practice applying CWNA concepts to real-world scenarios. You also get a year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, which features additional resources and study aids, including bonus practice exam questions. The CWNA certification is a de facto standard for anyone working with wireless technology. It shows employers that you have demonstrated competence in critical areas, and have the knowledge and skills to perform essential duties that keep their wireless networks functioning and safe. The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide gives you everything you need to pass the exam with flying colors.

As we all know by now, wireless networks offer many advantages over fixed (or wired) networks. Foremost on that list is mobility, since going wireless frees you from the tether of an Ethernet cable at a desk. But that's just the tip of the cable-free iceberg. Wireless networks are also more flexible, faster and easier for you to use, and more affordable to deploy and maintain.The de facto standard for wireless networking is the 802.11 protocol, which includes Wi-Fi (the wireless standard known as 802.11b) and its faster cousin, 802.11g. With easy-to-install 802.11 network hardware available everywhere you turn, the choice seems simple, and many people dive into wireless computing with less thought and planning than they'd give to a wired network. But it's wise to be familiar with both the capabilities and risks associated with the 802.11 protocols. And 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition is the perfect place to start.This updated edition covers everything you'll ever need to know about wireless technology. Designed with the system administrator or serious home user in mind, it's a no-nonsense guide for setting up 802.11 on Windows and Linux. Among the wide range of topics covered are discussions on: deployment considerations network monitoring and performance tuning wireless security issues how to use and select access points network monitoring essentials wireless card configuration security issues unique to wireless networks With wireless technology, the advantages to its users are indeed plentiful. Companies no longer have to deal with the hassle and expense of wiring buildings, and households with several computers can avoid fights over who's online. And now, with 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition, you can integrate wireless technology into your current infrastructure with the utmost confidence.

The CWNA Official Study guide is the official book you need to prepare for the CWNA-107 exam. It covers all CWNA-107 objectives and provides real-world guidance for WLAN administration.

This book will be part of the CWNP suite of official titles, which also includes the CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Official Study Guide, CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide, CWSP: Certified Wireless Security Professional Official Study Guide, and CWDP: Certified Wireless Design Professional Official Study Guide. This handy study guide will not only prepare the reader for the CWAP exam, but will also show the reader how to troubleshoot and analyze complex enterprise WLAN environments. The CWAP Study Guide will provide a real world perspective to give the reader the information they need to pass the exam. The book will cover all the exam objectives for the CWAP exam, including: 802.11 Physical (PHY) Layer Frame Formats and Technologies 802.11 MAC Layer Frame Formats and Technologies 802.11 Operation and Frame Exchanges Spectrum Analysis and Troubleshooting Protocol Analysis and Troubleshooting The book will include in-depth coverage of the exam objectives, as well as hands-on exercises using the Wireshark protocol analyzer software and Fluke Network's Spectrum analyzer software. Also included will be custom flash animations, chapter review questions, a detailed glossary, and a pre-assessment test. The CD includes two bonus exams and over 150 flashcards.

The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam. 100% complete coverage of all objectives for CCNA Wireless Exam 640-721 Exam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off Inside the Exam sections highlight key exam topics covered Two-Minute Drills for quick review Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam Covers all the exam topics, including: Radio Frequency Basics / Wireless LAN Standards and Topologies / The Shared Wireless Medium / Wireless Security Frameworks / Wireless Authentication and Encryption / Understanding the Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture / Understanding Cisco Mobility Express Solution / Deploying Cisco Wireless LAN Components / Understanding and Deploying the Wireless Control System / Understanding and Installing Wireless Clients / Administering and Maintaining a Cisco Wireless Network / Cisco Wireless Network Troubleshooting Tasks Electronic content includes: Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam Detailed answers with explanations Score Report performance assessment tool With Free Online Registration: Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test "There are a number of books available for Cisco's 640-721 exam, but by far Henry Chou and Michael Kang's CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide is in a league of its own. It divides the material into twelve chapters (five parts) and thoroughly covers the information. At the end of each chapter, you have a "Two-Minute Drill" and a test (followed by the answers to such). The minimum number of these end-of-the-chapter questions is ten, with one chapter holding 11 and another 18. There are practice exams on the accompanying download (making the total set 250), and two appendices on hardware-related subject matter. This makes for one powerful book and the ideal prescription for passing a popular CCNA exam." CertCities, July 1, 2010