Cwts, Cws, and Cwt Complete Study Guide

Robert J. Bartz, CWNE, CWNT, is a technical trainer and consultant with more than 26 years of experience in computer networking technology. He has been involved with the CWNP program since its inception, and has taught vendor-neutral IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN technology to thousands of people globally. Robert is also the author of the first two editions of CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Official Study Guide.

The must-have guide to the CWTS exam, updated for 2017
 
CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide is your number-one resource for comprehensive exam preparation. Updated to study in 2017 and beyond, this book takes a multi-modal approach to ensure your complete confidence and ability for the big day: full coverage of all CWTS exam objectives reinforces your conceptual knowledge, hands-on exercises help hone your practical skills, and the Sybex online learning environment provides flashcards, a glossary, and review questions to help you test your understanding along the way. An objective map and pre-assessment test allow for more efficient preparation by showing you what you already know and what you need to review--and the companion website's complete practice exams give you a "dry run" so you can pinpoint weak areas while there's still time to improve. If you're serious about earning your CWTS certification, this book is your ideal companion for complete and thorough preparation.
 
Learn critical concepts and apply essential skills in areas like hardware and software, radio frequency fundamentals, surveying and installation, support, troubleshooting, security, and more. This guide gives you everything you need to approach the exam with confidence.
* Master 100 percent of the CWTS exam objectives
* Use effective planning tools to get the most out of your study time
* Practice your skills with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios
* Access online study aids that let you review any time, any place
 
The CWTS certification gets your foot in the door of a growing industry, and is a stepping stone to the industry standard CWNP certification. The exam will test your abilities in all fundamental areas of Wi-Fi technology, so it's important that your study plan be complete and up-to-date. CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide is your ideal solution for comprehensive preparation.

Introduction xvii
 
Assessment Test xl
 
Chapter 1 Computer Networking Fundamentals 1
 
Network Types 2
 
The Local Area Network 3
 
The Wide Area Network 3
 
The Metropolitan Area Network 4
 
The Campus Area Network 5
 
The Personal Area Network 6
 
Network Topologies 7
 
The Bus Topology 8
 
The Ring Topology 9
 
The Star Topology 10
 
The Mesh Topology 10
 
Ad Hoc Connections 12
 
Point-to-Point Connections 13
 
Point-to-Multipoint Connections 13
 
The OSI Model 14
 
Layer 1 - The Physical Layer 15
 
Layer 2 - The Data Link Layer 16
 
Layer 3 - The Network Layer 17
 
Layer 4 - The Transport Layer 17
 
Layer 5 - The Session Layer 18
 
Layer 6 - The Presentation Layer 18
 
Layer 7 - The Application Layer 18
 
How the Layers Work Together 18
 
Peer-Layer Communication 19
 
Data Encapsulation 20
 
Device Addressing 21
 
Physical Addressing 22
 
Logical Addressing 23
 
Network Address Translation 25
 
Summary 27
 
Exam Essentials 28
 
Review Questions 30
 
Chapter 2 Wireless Local Area Networking, Standards, and Certifications 35
 
The Wireless Computer Network 36
 
The Wireless Personal Area Network 36
 
The Wireless Local Area Network 37
 
The Wireless Metropolitan Area Network 37
 
The Wireless Wide Area Network 38
 
Building-to-Building Connectivity Using Wireless LAN
 
Technology 38
 
Wireless Point-to-Point Connections 38
 
Wireless Point-to-Multipoint Connections 39
 
Radio Frequency Regulatory Domain Governing
 
Bodies and Local Regulatory Authorities 40
 
United States: Federal Communications Commission 41
 
Europe: European Telecommunications
 
Standards Institute 42
 
The IEEE 42
 
The IEEE 802.11 Standard 43
 
The IEEE 802.11a Amendment 44
 
The IEEE 802.11b Amendment 45
 
The IEEE 802.11g Amendment 46
 
The IEEE 802.11n Amendment 49
 
The IEEE 802.11ac Amendment 50
 
Summary of IEEE 802.11 Communications Standards and Amendments 52
 
Additional IEEE 802.11 Amendments 53
 
Interoperability Certifications 55
 
The Wi-Fi Alliance 56
 
The Wi-Fi Protected Access Certification 56
 
The Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 Certification 57
 
The Wi-Fi Multimedia Certification 58
 
Wi-Fi Multimedia Power Save Certification 58
 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Certification Overview 58
 
Common Wireless Local Area Network Deployment Scenarios 59
 
Small Office/Home Office 60
 
Enterprise Deployments: Corporate Data Access and End-User Mobility 61
 
Extension of Existing Networks into Remote Locations 62
 
Public Wireless Hotspots (Public Wi-Fi) and Hospitality 62
 
Office (Carpeted) Deployments 64
 
Educational Institution Deployments 64
 
Industrial Deployments 67
 
Healthcare Deployments 67
 
Last-Mile Data Delivery: Wireless ISP 69
 
High-Density Deployments Including Conference Centers 70
 
Municipal, Law Enforcement, and Transportation Networks 71
 
Summary 71
 
Exam Essentials 72
 
Review Questions 73
 
Chapter 3 Infrastructure and Client Devices Used with Wireless Networking 77
 
The Wireless Access Point 80
 
Autonomous Access Points 82
 
Controller-Managed Access Points 91
 
Cloud-Managed Access Points 93
 
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