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Title:
CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator study guide : (exam PWO-100)
Personal Author:
Coleman, David D.
Publication Information:
Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Publishing, 2006
Physical Description:
526 p. :ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9780471789529
General Note:
Accompanied by CD-ROM : CP 019738
Subject Term:
Wireless communication systems

Electronic data processing personnel -- Certification

Wireless communication systems -- Examinations -- Study guides
Added Author:
Westcott, David A.

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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.

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Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.


Author Notes

David D. Coleman , CWNA, is an independent consultant and technical trainer with over 15 years of IT experience, including consulting with Planet3 Wireless on the CWNA courseware. He is a certified wireless network trainer, administrator, security professional, and analyst, and he also holds Microsoft and Cisco certifications.

David A. Westcott is a certified wireless network trainer, administrator, security professional, and analyst. He has over 20 years of experience providing technical training to government agencies, corporations, and universities.


Table of Contents

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