Index Glossary
  • Objectives
    • 1.1 Networking Basics
    • 1.2 OSI Reference Model
    • 1.3 Internet Model
    • 1.4 What is a WLAN?
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 2.1 Organizations
    • 2.2 Networking Categories
    • 2.3 Networking Standards
    • 2.4 802.11 Wireless Standards
    • 2.5 WLAN Security Standards
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 3.1 What are Radio Waves?
    • 3.2 Radio Frequency Line of Sight
    • 3.3 Radio Wave Behaviors
    • 3.4 Units of Measure
    • 3.5 Spread Spectrum Technologies
    • 3.6 Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 4.1 Access Points
    • 4.2 Wireless Bridges
    • 4.3 Wireless Gateways
    • 4.4 Service Sets
    • 4.5 Wireless Bridging Topologies
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 5.1 Beacon Management Frame
    • 5.2 Scanning
    • 5.3 Authentication and Association
    • 5.4 Roaming and Re-Association
    • 5.5 Power Management
    • 5.6 Dynamic Rate Selection
    • 5.7 Wireless Frames
    • 5.8 DCF and CSMA/CA
    • 5.9 Types of Interframe Spacing
    • 5.10 RTS/CTS
    • 5.11 Wireless Hot Spots
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 6.1 Antenna Characteristics
    • 6.2 Types of Antenna
    • 6.3 Selecting an Antenna
    • 6.4 Antenna Placement
    • 6.5 Installing an Antenna
    • 6.6 Additional Devices
    • 6.7 Connectors and Cables
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 7.1 What is a Site Survey?
    • 7.2 Gathering Information
    • 7.3 Site Survey Preparation
    • 7.4 Performing the Site Survey
    • 7.5 Site Survey Report
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 8.1 Wireless Adapters
    • 8.2 Configuring Ad Hoc and Infrastructure Parameters
    • 8.3 WLAN Installation
    • 8.4 Managing Wireless Devices
    • 8.5 Understanding Wireless Utilities
    • 8.6 Access Point Configuration
    • 8.7 Wireless Bridge Configuration
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 9.1 Determining Components
    • 9.2 Data-Link Layer Function
    • 9.3 Access Points
    • 9.4 Network Layer Function
    • 9.5 Multiple Access Points
    • 9.6 Equipment Manufacturers
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 10.1 Network Management
    • 10.2 Wireless Attacks
    • 10.3 Network Monitoring
    • 10.4 Developing a Security Policy
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 11.1 WLAN Security Elements
    • 11.2 Wireless Encryption
    • 11.3 Using Centralized Encryption Key Servers
    • 11.4 802.11i Security Standard
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 12.1 Assembling the Network Components
    • 12.2 Network Services
    • 12.3 Advanced Wireless Configurations
    • 12.4 SOHO Network Example
    • 12.5 Ethernet Configuration
    • 12.6 Access Point Configuration
    • 12.7 Wireless Client Configuration
    • 12.8 Ad Hoc Configuration
    • 12.9 Home Entertainment Devices
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 13.1 Troubleshooting Plans
    • 13.2 Troubleshooting Using the OSI Reference Model
    • 13.3 Troubleshooting Interference
    • 13.4 Troubleshooting Throughput
    • 13.5 Troubleshooting WLAN
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
  • Objectives
    • 14.1 Planning for Certification
    • 14.2 WLAN Enhancements
  • Summary
  • Exercise
  • Quiz
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