CHAPTER 16Wireless Networks: Objective 2.8: Given a scenario, install, configure, and secure a basic wireless network

Wireless networking is everywhere. We use wireless networks to provide network access to our smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers and to a wide variety of other devices, including televisions, thermostats, and home automation systems. As the use of wireless networks continues to increase, the security of those networks becomes of critical importance.

In this chapter, you'll learn everything you need to know about ITF+ objective 2.8, including the following topics:

  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
  • Best practices

WIRELESS NETWORKING

The most common wireless standard in use today is Wi-Fi technology. Wi-Fi is a set of standards ...

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