CWNA GUIDE TO WIRELESS LANS, 3rd Edition provides students 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 students for real-world wireless networking. \\Features\\•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.

Includes index.

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. Network Setting and Wireless LAN Troubleshooting -- Appendix A - CWNA Exam Objectives -- Appendix B - Downloads and Tools for Hands-On Projects -- Appendix C - Wireless Web Sites.