CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide, 4th Edition: Exam CWNA-106

Prepare with the only official study guide for the CWNA-106

The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide: Exam CWNA-106 is the officially endorsed CWNA test prep for the leading wireless certification. Expert authors and CWNEs David D. Coleman and David A. Westcott guide readers through the skills and concepts candidates need to know for the exam, using hands-on methods to convey an in-depth understanding of wireless network administration. Readers should have a basic knowledge of Radio Frequency behavior, experience with WLAN hardware peripherals and protocols, and an interest in designing, installing, and managing wireless networks.

Wireless technology is taking over the tech industry, and the demand for competent, certified professionals is far outpacing the supply. A CWNA certification denotes advanced-level proficiency in the field, with a complete understanding of wireless LAN components, features, and function—but the only way to pass the exam is to truly understand the material, not just the talking points. The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide thoroughly covers each exam objective, and includes review questions, assessment tests, and exercises to test your skills. Topics include:

• Radio Frequency technologies, regulations, and standards
• 802.11 protocols
• Network implementation and security
• 802.11 RF site surveying

Readers also get access to a suite of study tools including an electronic test engine with hundreds or practice test questions, electronic flashcards, exercise peripherals, and industry White Papers, which serve as valuable backup references. In preparing for the CWNA-106 exam, the ideal study guide should cover all of the exam topics in depth—CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide does just that, making it an excellent, comprehensive study guide.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview of Wireless Standards, Organizations, and Fundamentals
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 WLAN Architecture
Chapter 11 WLAN Deployment and Vertical Markets
Chapter 12 WLAN Troubleshooting and Design
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
Chapter 17 Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Chapter 18 802.11n
Chapter 19 Very High Throughput (VHT) and 802.11ac
Chapter 20 Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Appendix A Answers to Review Questions
Appendix B Abbreviations and Acronyms
Appendix C About the Additional Study Tools