Book description
The bestselling CWNA study guide, updated for the latest exam
The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide is the ultimate preparation resource for the CWNA exam. Fully updated to align with the latest version of the exam, this book features expert coverage of all exam objectives to help you internalize essential information. A pre-assessment test reveals what you already know, allowing you to focus your study time on areas in need of review, while hands-on exercises allow you to practice applying CWNA concepts to real-world scenarios. Expert-led discussion breaks complex topics down into easily-digestible chucks to facilitate clearer understanding, and chapter review questions help you gauge your progress along the way. You also get a year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, which features additional resources and study aids including bonus practice exam questions.
The CWNA exam tests your knowledge of regulations and standards, protocols and devices, network implementation, security, and RF site surveying. Thorough preparation gives you your best chance of passing, and this book covers it all with a practical focus that translates to real on-the-job skills.
- Study 100% of the objectives for Exam CWNA-107
- Assess your practical skills with hands-on exercises
- Test your understanding with challenging chapter tests
- Access digital flashcards, white papers, bonus practice exams, and more
The CWNA certification is a de facto standard for anyone working with wireless technology. It shows employers that you have demonstrated competence in critical areas, and have the knowledge and skills to perform essential duties that keep their wireless technology functioning and safe. The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide gives you everything you need to pass the exam with flying colors.
Table of contents
- Acknowledgments
- About the Authors
- Table of Exercises
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Assessment Test
- Answers to the Assessment Test
- Chapter 1 Overview of Wireless Standards, Organizations, and Fundamentals
- Chapter 2 IEEE 802.11 Standard and Amendments
- Chapter 3 Radio Frequency Fundamentals
- Chapter 4 Radio Frequency Components, Measurements, and Mathematics
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Chapter 5 Radio Frequency Signal and Antenna Concepts
- Azimuth and Elevation Charts (Antenna Radiation Envelopes)
- Interpreting Polar Charts
- Beamwidth
- Antenna Types
- Visual Line of Sight
- RF Line of Sight
- Fresnel Zone
- Earth Bulge
- Antenna Polarization
- Antenna Diversity
- Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output
- Antenna Connection and Installation
- Antenna Accessories
- Regulatory Compliance
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
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Chapter 6 Wireless Networks and Spread Spectrum Technologies
- Narrowband and Spread Spectrum
- Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum
- Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum
- Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing
- Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Bands
- Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure Bands
- 3.6 GHz Band
- 4.9 GHz Band
- Future Wi-Fi Frequencies
- 2.4 GHz Channels
- 5 GHz Channels
- Adjacent, Nonadjacent, and Overlapping Channels
- Throughput vs. Bandwidth
- Communication Resilience
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
- Chapter 7 Wireless LAN Topologies
- Chapter 8 802.11 Medium Access
- Chapter 9 802.11 MAC
- Chapter 10 MIMO Technology: HT and VHT
- Chapter 11 WLAN Architecture
- Chapter 12 Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Chapter 13 WLAN Design Concepts
- Chapter 14 Site Survey and Validation
- Chapter 15 WLAN Troubleshooting
- Chapter 16 Wireless Attacks, Intrusion Monitoring, and Policy
- Chapter 17 802.11 Network Security Architecture
- Chapter 18 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Guest Access
- Chapter 19 802.11ax: High Efficiency (HE)
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Chapter 20 WLAN Deployment and Vertical Markets
- Deployment Considerations for Commonly Supported WLAN Applications and Devices
- Corporate Data Access and End-User Mobility
- Network Extension to Remote Areas
- Bridging: Building-to-Building Connectivity
- Wireless ISP: Last-Mile Data Delivery
- Small Office/Home Office
- Mobile Office Networking
- Branch Offices
- Educational/Classroom Use
- Industrial: Warehousing and Manufacturing
- Retail
- Healthcare
- Municipal Networks
- Hotspots: Public Network Access
- Stadium Networks
- Transportation Networks
- Law Enforcement Networks
- First-Responder Networks
- Managed Service Providers
- Fixed Mobile Convergence
- WLAN and Health
- Internet of Things
- WLAN Vendors
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
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Appendix A Answers to Review Questions
- Chapter 1: Overview of Wireless Standards, Organizations, and Fundamentals
- Chapter 2: IEEE 802.11 Standard and Amendments
- Chapter 3: Radio Frequency Fundamentals
- Chapter 4: Radio Frequency Components, Measurements, and Mathematics
- Chapter 5: Radio Frequency Signal and Antenna Concepts
- Chapter 6: Wireless Networks and Spread Spectrum Technologies
- Chapter 7: Wireless LAN Topologies
- Chapter 8: 802.11 Medium Access
- Chapter 9: 802.11 MAC
- Chapter 10: MIMO Technology: HT and VHT
- Chapter 11: WLAN Architecture
- Chapter 12: Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Chapter 13: WLAN Design Concepts
- Chapter 14: Site Survey and Validation
- Chapter 15: WLAN Troubleshooting
- Chapter 16: Wireless Attacks, Intrusion Monitoring, and Policy
- Chapter 17: 802.11 Network Security Architecture
- Chapter 18: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Guest Access
- Chapter 19: 802.11ax: High Efficiency (HE)
- Chapter 20: WLAN Deployment and Vertical Markets
- Appendix B Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Index
- Advert
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide, 5th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: October 2018
- Publisher(s): Sybex
- ISBN: 9781119425786
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