Chapter 7. Wireless Networking

This chapter covers CompTIA Network+ objectives 1.7 and 3.4. Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

• What are the components that create wireless networks?

• What are the characteristics of 802.11 wireless standards?

• How is spread spectrum technology used in wireless networking?

• What is the function of the beacon management frame?

• What are the factors that cause wireless interference?

• How can wireless networks be secured?

One of the bigger changes in the networking world since the release of the previous Network+ exam is in wireless networking. Networks of all shapes and sizes incorporate wireless segments. Home wireless networking has also grown significantly ...

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