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Prepare with the only official study guide for the CWNA-106 The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106 is the officially endorsed CWNA test prep for the leading wireless certification. Expert authors and CWNEs David D. Coleman and David A. Westcott guide readers through the skills and concepts candidates need to know for the exam, using hands-on methods to convey an in-depth understanding of wireless network administration. Readers should have a basic knowledge of Radio Frequency behavior, experience with WLAN hardware peripherals and protocols, and an interest in designing, installing, and managing wireless networks. Wireless technology is taking over the tech industry, and the demand for competent, certified professionals is far outpacing the supply. A CWNA certification denotes advanced-level proficiency in the field, with a complete understanding of wireless LAN components, features, and function but the only way to pass the exam is to truly understand the material, not just the talking points. The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide thoroughly covers each exam objective, and includes review questions, assessment tests, and exercises to test your skills. Topics include: Radio Frequency technologies, regulations, and standards 802.11 protocols Network implementation and security 802.11 RF site surveying Readers also get access to a suite of study tools including an electronic test engine with hundreds or practice test questions, electronic flashcards, exercise peripherals, and industry White Papers, which serve as valuable backup references. In preparing for the CWNA-106 exam, the ideal study guide should cover all of the exam topics in depth CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide does just that, making it an excellent, comprehensive study guide.

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

David D. Coleman, CWNE #4, is the Global Training Manager for Aerohive Networks. He instructs IT professionals from around the world in the administration, security, design, and troubleshooting of WLANs.

David A. Westcott, CWNE #7, has been a certified trainer for more than 20 years, providing vendor and custom wireless training around the world to government agencies, corporations, and universities.

Both have authored half a dozen books for wireless-system designers and technicians.

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Includes Real-World Scenarios, Hands-on Exercises, and Access to Exam Prep Software Featuring:

• Practice Test Environment
• Hundreds of Practice Questions
• Electronic Flashcards
• Custom Test Engine
• Glossary of Terms
  The Only Official Study Guide for Exam CWNA-106

Prepare for Exam CWNA-106 and certification as a Certified Network Wireless Administrator with this new edition of the Official Study Guide from Sybex and CWNP. Expert authors and CWNEs David D. Coleman and David A. Westcott guide you through the skills and concepts you need to know for the exam, using hands-on methods to convey an in-depth understanding of wireless network administration. Inside, you'll find:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
• Practical written labs to reinforce critical skills
• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• A handy table that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
  Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives:

• RF fundamentals
• 802.11-2012 standard and amendments
• 802.11 MAC and PHY layers
• WLAN infrastructure, design, and troubleshooting
• WLAN security and site surveys
• BYOD
  Sybex Exam Prep Tools

Go to the Downloads section at http://www.sybex.com/go/cwna4e to get access to a full set of study tools including:

• Chapter review questions
• Three full-length practice exams
• Electronic Flashcards
• Glossary of key terms
  ABOUT THE CWNP PROGRAM
  CWNP is the industry standard for vendor-neutral, enterprise WLAN certifications. The focus is to educate IT professionals in the technology behind all enterprise WLAN products and to enable these professionals to manage wireless LAN enterprise infrastructures, regardless of the vendor solution utilized. CWNP is a privately held corporation based in Durham, North Carolina. For more information, visit www.cwnp.com.

Zusammenfassung
Prepare with the only official study guide for the CWNA-106 The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106 is the officially endorsed CWNA test prep for the leading wireless certification. Expert authors and CWNEs David D. Coleman and David A. Westcott guide readers through the skills and concepts candidates need to know for the exam, using hands-on methods to convey an in-depth understanding of wireless network administration. Readers should have a basic knowledge of Radio Frequency behavior, experience with WLAN hardware peripherals and protocols, and an interest in designing, installing, and managing wireless networks.

Wireless technology is taking over the tech industry, and the demand for competent, certified professionals is far outpacing the supply. A CWNA certification denotes advanced-level proficiency in the field, with a complete understanding of wireless LAN components, features, and functionbut the only way to pass the exam is to truly understand the material, not just the talking points. The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide thoroughly covers each exam objective, and includes review questions, assessment tests, and exercises to test your skills. Topics include:

• Radio Frequency technologies, regulations, and standards
• 802.11 protocols
• Network implementation and security
• 802.11 RF site surveying
  Readers also get access to a suite of study tools including an electronic test engine with hundreds or practice test questions, electronic flashcards, exercise peripherals, and industry White Papers, which serve as valuable backup references. In preparing for the CWNA-106 exam, the ideal study guide should cover all of the exam topics in depthCWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide does just that, making it an excellent, comprehensive study guide.

Inhalt

Foreword xxvii

Introduction xxix

Assessment Test lix

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

Chapter 2 Radio Frequency Fundamentals 31

Chapter 3 Radio Frequency Components, Measurements, and Mathematics 63

Chapter 4 Radio Frequency Signal and Antenna Concepts 107

Chapter 5 IEEE 802.11 Standards 161

Chapter 6 Wireless Networks and Spread Spectrum Technologies 199

Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Topologies 237

Chapter 8 802.11 Medium Access 263

Chapter 9 802.11 MAC Architecture 283

Chapter 10 WLAN Architecture 325

Chapter 11 WLAN Deployment and Vertical Markets 371

Chapter 12 WLAN Troubleshooting and Design 399

Chapter 13 802.11 Network Security Architecture 459

Chapter 14 Wireless Attacks, Intrusion Monitoring, and Policy 499

Chapter 15 Radio Frequency Site Survey Fundamentals 533

Chapter 16 Site Survey Systems and Devices 561

Chapter 17 Power over Ethernet (PoE) 595

Chapter 18 802.11n 621

Chapter 19 Very High Throughput (VHT) and 802.11ac 659

Chapter 20 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 697

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 735

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