CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs,
3rd Edition

Mark Ciampa

CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs
ISBN-13: 9781133132172
Copyright 2013 | Published
514 pages | List Price: USD $255.95

CWNA GUIDE TO WIRELESS LANS, 3rd Edition provides you with the conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work with wireless technology in a network administration environment as well as pass the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam. The text covers fundamental topics, such as planning, designing, installing, securing, and configuring wireless LANs. It also details common wireless LAN uses including maintenance, security, and business applications. The third edition is designed around the latest version of the CWNA exam, as well as the new IEEE 802.11 standard, making CWNA GUIDE TO WIRELESS LANS the practical guide that prepares you for real-world wireless networking.

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1.The World of Wireless.
2. Wireless Local Area Networks.
3. Radio Frequency Fundamentals.
4. Antennas.
5. Physical Layer Standards.
6. Medium Access Control Layer Standards.
7. Wireless LAN Management and Architectures.
8. Conducting a Site Survey.
9. Wireless LAN Security Vulnerabilities.
10. Implementing Wireless LAN Security.
11. Managing a Wireless LAN.
12. Wireless Network Troubleshooting and Optimization
13. Other Wireless Networks
Appendix A – CWNA Exam Objectives.
Appendix B – URLs for Hands-On Projects
Appendix C –Web Sites.

  • Mark Ciampa

    Dr. Mark Ciampa is a professor of information systems in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prior to this current role, he served as an associate professor and the director of academic computing at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee, for 20 years. Dr. Ciampa has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He has published more than 20 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has written more than 25 technology textbooks, including COMPTIA CYSA+ GUIDE TO CYBERSECURITY ANALYST; SECURITY+ GUIDE TO NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS; SECURITY AWARENESS: APPLYING PRACTICAL SECURITY IN YOUR WORLD; CWNA GUIDE TO WIRELESS LANS and GUIDE TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS. Dr. Ciampa holds a Ph.D. in technology management with a specialization in digital communication systems from Indiana State University and has certifications in security and healthcare.

  • Maps to current CWNA Exam (PW0-104) objectives to prepare students with the most up-to-date information available.

  • Includes in-depth coverage of the latest IEEE 802.11nstandard, which will have a dramatic impact on new WLANs technologies

  • Provides all new Hands-On Projects and Case Projects on a broad range of the latest wireless software and penetration testing tools, to allow students to practice the skills they learn.

  • Utilizes wireless hardware online simulation tools , eliminating the need for expensive wireless computer labs.

  • Expanded coverage on radio frequency fundamentals and antennas.

  • Maps to current CWNA Exam (PW0-104) Objectives to prepare you with the most up-to-date information available.

  • Includes in-depth coverage of the latest IEEE 802.11n standard, which will have a dramatic impact on new WLANs technologies.

  • Provides Hands-On Projects on a broad range of the latest wireless software and penetration testing tools.

  • Utilizes wireless hardware online simulation tools, eliminating the need for expensive wireless computer labs.

  • Maps completely to the CWNA Certification Exam with in-depth coverage of all objectives.

  • Includes detailed descriptions of wireless LAN basics and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards.

  • Designed for both classroom and online learning with step-by-step explanations for installation and configuration of online tools and simulation software, so no specific brand of wireless hardware is required for set-up.

  • Features extensive learning tools, including Review Questions, Hands-On Projects, and Case Projects, which allow students to practice skills they're learning.

  • Maps completely to the CWNA Certification Exam with in-depth coverage of all objectives.

  • Includes detailed descriptions of wireless LAN basics and IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards.

  • Designed for both classroom and online learning with step-by-step explanations for installation and configuration of online tools and simulation software, eliminating the need for expensive wireless computer labs.

  • Features extensive learning tools, including Review Questions, Hands-On Projects, and Case Projects, which allow you to practice the skills you're learning.

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