CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide (Exam PW0-100)
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Chapter 1: Overview of Wireless Standards and Organizations
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One of the fastest-growing certifications on the market, CWNA is rapidly becoming
the premier professional wireless certification for network administrators. It
is also the foundation-level exam for the complete Certified Wireless Network
Professional program. Now you can join the move to Wi-Fi and prepare for your
certification with this comprehensive and targeted study guide. This value-packed
book includes:
- Practical information on designing, installing, and managing wireless networks,
including the new 802.11 standards
- Challenging practice questions and hands-on exercises
- A test engine with bonus exams and over 150 electronic flashcards
- A pre-assessment test
- A detailed glossary
Inside, find authoritative coverage of all exam PW0-100 objectives, including:
- Radio Technologies
- Antenna Concepts
- Wireless LAN Hardware and Software
- Network Design, Installation, and Management
- Wireless Standards and Organizations
- 802.11 Network Architecture
- Wireless LAN Security
- Troubleshooting
- Performing Site Surveys
Featured on the CD
SYBEX TEXT ENGINE:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review
questions and bonus exams.
ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket
PC, or Palm handheld.
Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF, as
well as valuable tools, demo software, and white papers that will supplement
your certification preparation.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included
as part of eBook file.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Assessment Test.
Chapter 1: Overview of Wireless Standards and Organizations.
Chapter 2: Radio Frequency Fundamentals.
Chapter 3: Radio Frequency Components, Measurements, and Mathematics.
Chapter 4: Radio Frequency Signal and Antenna Concepts.
Chapter 5: IEEE 802.11 Standards.
Chapter 6: Wireless Networks and Spread Spectrum Technologies.
Chapter 7: Wireless LAN Topologies.
Chapter 8: 802.11 Medium Access.
Chapter 9: 802.11 MAC Architecture.
Chapter 10: Wireless Devices.
Chapter 11: Network Design, Implementation, and Management.
Chapter 12: WLAN Troubleshooting.
Chapter 13: 802.11 Network Security Architecture.
Chapter 14: Wireless Attacks, Intrusion Monitoring, and Policy.
Chapter 15: Radio Frequency Site Survey Fundamentals.
Chapter 16: Site Survey Systems and Devices.
Glossary.
Index.
About the Authors
David D. Coleman, CWNA, is an independent consultant and technical
trainer with over 15 years of IT experience, including consulting with Planet3
Wireless on the CWNA courseware. He is a certified wireless network trainer,
administrator, security professional, and analyst, and he also holds Microsoft
and Cisco certifications.
David A. Westcott is a certified wireless network trainer, administrator,
security professional, and analyst. He has over 20 years of experience providing
technical training to government agencies, corporations, and universities.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews: 6 Average Customer Rating: Apr 24, 2008 Roland Akwensivie (akwensivie@yahoo.com) from Canada
Excellent Resource Book
I had the opportunity to preview this book at a book store and had a change of mind. I have purchased one and getting ready for the exam. very much self explanatory. its your sure bet.
May 2, 2007 Gene T. Hill - CWNE #21 (gt@gthill.com) from Arkansas - USA
Hands-down the best CWNA certification book ever in print.
I see over 100 students per year and whether they want to get certified or just have a great reference book, this is the book I recommend. Feel free to email me if you have any questions.
Oct 25, 2006 Ray Durham from UK
Excellent study guide and reference for real life applications
I have read both the older CWNA study guide and this new one By David Coleman. The newer guide has a useful CD with the awkward types of test questions which are presented in the CWNA exam whereas with the older book you get fewer worked examples and test questions.
The format of the book is easy to understand and is presented in a clear and more orderly manner.The book also focuses on the more relevant issues and explains the basics of the security layer particularly well including explanations of the types of malicious attacks which we see today.
The CD has some useful information including an electronic version of the book in PDF format which is handy to keep on your laptop for future reference. This book covers a wide scope of information with regards RF technologies and includes information which would be of use to a novice as well as an experienced RF engineer.
Oct 10, 2006 Kevin from Atlanta, GA
Best Wireless Study Guide Available
David Coleman and David Westcott have put together the most comprehensive wireless study guide on the market. This guide gives you all the information you need to not only pass the CWNA exam, it gives you the much needed background knowledge to understand everything wireless. From RF basics and the standards to network design principles and security. I passed the CWNA exam a couple of years ago so from time to time, I need a good reference. This book is it!
Kevin
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Sep 26, 2006 Bryan Harkins from Atlanta, GA
Well written, informative and thorough, a must buy.
Upon completing this book, I immediately placed it on the reading list for my students. This study guide is written by two of the most respected wireless trainers in the business. Coleman and Westcott have created a study guide that goes beyond the exam and into real world applications. The review questions and practice tests are well targeted. If you are studying for the CWNA exam, this book is a great tool for honing your skills prior to taking the test. If you implement or plan to implement wireless networks, this book should not be on your shelf but on your desk or in your hands. Bryan Harkins AirDefense Training & Development Manager
Sep 20, 2006 Austin Bryant from Irving, Texas
Useful tool for preparation or reference
This study guide is very useful whether you're using it as an exam preparation tool or as a source of wi-fi reference. As a CWNA instructor, it's easy to see the quality and depth of content in this study guide for exam preparation. As an engineer for NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. I found the study guide to be an easy grab from the bookshelf for reference while troubleshooting VoWiFi issues.
Highly recommended!!!!!
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