CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs / Edition 3

by Mark Ciampa

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781133132172
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	06/19/2012
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	514
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dr. Mark Ciampa is a professor of analytics and information systems and the program director of the graduate Cybersecurity Data Analytics program in the Gordon Ford College of Business at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prior to this, he was an associate professor and served as Director of Academic Computing at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, Tennessee for 20 years. Mark has worked in the IT industry as a computer consultant for businesses, government agencies and educational institutions. He has published over 25 articles in peer-reviewed journals and books. He is also the author of over 30 technology textbooks from Cengage, including "Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals," 8e, "CompTIA CySA+ Guide to Cybersecurity Analyst," 3e, "CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs," 3e, "Guide to Wireless Communications," "Security Awareness: Applying Practical Cybersecurity In Your World," 6e and "Networking BASICS." Dr. Ciampa holds a PhD in technology management with a specialization in digital communication systems from Indiana State University and has certifications in security and healthcare.

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

"I like the way Mark is taking the reader from a very basic starting point to a more technical understanding of the subject."

"Mark does a consistent job of making his textbooks very teachable by providing the end of chapter glossary, review questions, and projects."

"Good in depth coverage of the latest standards and devices."

"I like that the projects incorporate Windows 7 and the Case Studies engage the student and require them to do additional research that will broaden their knowledge."

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