CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide, 6th Edition

Chapter 1Overview of Wireless Standards, Organizations, and Fundamentals

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT THE FOLLOWING:

• History of wireless local area networks
• Standards organizations
  • Federal Communications Commission
  • International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Internet Engineering Task Force
  • Wi-Fi Alliance
  • International Organization for Standardization
• Core, distribution, and access
• Communications fundamentals
  • Communication terminology
  • Carrier signals
  • Keying methods

Wireless local area network (WLAN) technology has a long history that dates back to the 1970s, with roots as far back as the 19th century. This chapter will start with a brief history ...