One of the fastest-growing certifications on the market, CWNA israpidly becoming the premier professional wireless certificationfor network administrators. It is also the foundation-level examfor the complete Certified Wireless Network Professional program.Now you can join the move to Wi-Fi and prepare for yourcertification with this comprehensive and targeted study guide.This value-packed book includes:* Practical information on designing, installing, and managingwireless networks, including the new 802.11 standards* Challenging practice questions and hands-on exercises* A test engine with bonus exams and over 150 electronicflashcards* A pre-assessment test* A detailed glossary Inside, find authoritative coverage of all exam PW0-100objectives, 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 CDSYBEX TEXT ENGINE:Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes allchapter 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 andprintable PDF, as well as valuable tools, demo software, and whitepapers that will supplement your certification preparation.Visit www.sybex.com Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of e Book file.
Table of Content
Introduction.Assessment Test.Chapter 1: Overview of Wireless Standards and Organizations.Chapter 2: Radio Frequency Fundamentals.Chapter 3: Radio Frequency Components, Measurements, and Mathematics.Chapter 4: Radio Frequency Signal and Antenna Concepts.Chapter 5: IEEE 802.11 Standards.Chapter 6: Wireless Networks and Spread Spectrum Technologies.Chapter 7: Wireless LAN Topologies.Chapter 8: 802.11 Medium Access.Chapter 9: 802.11 MAC Architecture.Chapter 10: Wireless Devices.Chapter 11: Network Design, Implementation, and Management.Chapter 12: WLAN Troubleshooting.Chapter 13: 802.11 Network Security Architecture.Chapter 14: Wireless Attacks, Intrusion Monitoring, and Policy.Chapter 15: Radio Frequency Site Survey Fundamentals.Chapter 16: Site Survey Systems and Devices.Glossary.Index.
About the author
David D. Coleman, CWNA, is an independent consultant andtechnical trainer with over 15 years of IT experience, includingconsulting with Planet3 Wireless on the CWNA courseware. He is acertified wireless network trainer, administrator, securityprofessional, and analyst, and he also holds Microsoft and Ciscocertifications.David A. Westcott is a certified wireless networktrainer, administrator, security professional, and analyst. He hasover 20 years of experience providing technical training togovernment agencies, corporations, and universities.