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Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference
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A quick reference for network engineers and administrators, who are implementing
or have implemented Cisco wireless technologies.
- Find 802.11 WLAN information quickly and easily with this handy reference
- Access product information fast and make decisions easily
- Configure and troubleshoot access points in a pinch
- Secure your wireless network with helpful, easy-to-use tips
- Tune and optimize your WLAN with hints and tips in this guide
Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference is a quick reference
for network engineers and administrators who work with Cisco wireless technologies.
It is a valuable hands-on quick reference for anyone planning, deploying, managing,
optimizing, or troubleshooting a wireless network, and complements the suite
of wireless networking books in the Cisco Press catalog. This easy-to-use hands-on
pocket reference helps readers readily perform on-the-job tasks on wireless
networks. Each chapter and section delivers easy-to-understand explanations
and guidance network engineers can implement right away. Part I provides description
and analysis of Cisco wireless LAN devices; Part II describes configuration
essentialsl; and Part III illustrates troubleshooting, tuning, and performance
management. This pocket reference be used by network professionals who are considering
which Cisco wireless equipment to purchase; considering implementing a Cisco
solution with other vendors' wireless gear; planning to add wireless capabilities
to the local area network; configuring access points and client devices; managing
wireless networks; analyzing and implementing security on wireless networks;
performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and tuning or wireless networks.
About the Authors
Toby J. Velte, Ph.D., is co-founder of Velte Publishing, Inc. He is
an international best-selling author of technology articles and books and is
co-author of Cisco: A Beginner's Guide and Cisco Internetworking with Windows
NT/2000. A self-proclaimed techno-geek, he has started several high-tech companies
in the Minneapolis area.
Anthony T. Velte is co-founder of Velte Publishing, Inc. In addition
to writing and publishing a variety of technology books, including Cisco: A
Beginner's Guide and Cisco Internetworking with Windows NT/2000, he has been
a security and network engineer and architect and led many large-scale network,
security, and disaster recovery projects.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews: 1 Average Customer Rating: Feb 25, 2006 Scott Evans (munkey1979@yahoo.com) from Nebraska
Excellent Quick reference!!
The Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference book by Toby J, Velte, PH.D. and Anthony T. Velte, has pretty much everything you would want to know about wireless networking using Cisco Systems Aironet devices. I was thinking this book would just contain quick commands on configuring access points, configuring Cisco Aironet Wireless cards and so on, boy was I wrong.
Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference has a lot to offer. First off it is a small size book. Can be easily thrown into someones admin bag and pulled out for reference. Well organized Table of Contents, easy to find a particular topic. This book would be good for a beginner looking to find some useful info on Cisco Aironet products or a expert looking to refresh on a particular topic pertaining to Aironet devices. The first part of the book goes over technique specs, and the second goes over after installation issues. The first chapter goes over Cisco Wireless Equipment, Access Points, Bridges, WLAN Controllers, and adapters. You will find useful information on the different models of Access Points, adapters and so on. There is a pretty extensive chart showing and comparing the different properties of access points, different antenna and so forth. Very useful information like signal range, noise ratios etc.
There is a chapter dedicated just to antennas. Which antenna to use for the right application, omni directional, bi directional among others. You will also find a comparison chart with information and specs relating to each antenna. Again, very useful information for a WLAN implementation. Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference has a very in-depth section on WLAN encryption security and authentication. Shows you examples of configuring filtering, RADIUS server setup and WPA. Initial Setup, cabling sections are very well written as well. This book will help you with integrating a wired LAN and your new WLAN. The figures are well displayed, and there are real pictures of the devices mentioned in the book.
I recommend Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference for a beginner in the WLAN world. Looking for a starting point if they want to pursue a CQS cert in Wireless. As mentioned earlier, it would also benefit a expert as a quick reference when encountering a problem with there existing WLAN or a new implementation. In a rating of 1 to 5, 5 being the highest. This book gets a 5 hands down.
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