CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: (Exam PW0-104)

Description

Sybex is now the official publisher for CWNP, the certifying vendor for the CWNA program. This valuable guide covers all objectives for the newest version of the PW0-104 exam, 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; performing site surveys; and troubleshooting. Also included are hands-on exercises, chapter review questions, a detailed glossary, and a pre-assessment test. The CD-ROM features two bonus exams, over 150 flashcards, and numerous White Papers and demo software.

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

CONTENTS:

Introduction.

  Assessment Test.

  
Chapter 1 Overview of Wireless Standards, Organizations,and Fundamentals.

  
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 WLAN Deployment and Vertical Markets.

  
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.

  
Chapter 18 High Throughput (HT) and 802.11n.

  
Appendix A About the Companion CD.

  
Appendix B Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Regulations.

  
Glossary.

  Index.