Cisco Networking Academy Program: Fundamentals of Wireless Lans Companion Guide - Hardcover

Cisco Systems Inc.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1587131196 ISBN 13: 9781587131196

Publisher: Cisco Systems, 2004

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Wireless LANs introduces you to the basics of wireless local-area networks (LANs). The wireless technologies discussed include fixed and mobile, terrestrial and satellite, wireless LANs, and wireless last loops with a focus on how to configure and use the popular Cisco Aironet products. You will develop practical experience in skills related to design, planning, and implementation of wireless networks. Hands-on training and in-depth looks at the 802.11 and other related consumer standards provide you with a strong foundation in the continued operation and troubleshooting of wireless networks.
The book and course are aligned with the Cisco Qualified Specialist-Wireless certification objectives to begin your preparation for the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist certification exam.

About this title

About the Author

The authors are the World Wide Education curriculum development team at Cisco Systems. They are the Networking Academy course developers. This team of authors has written all of the books that map to the Cisco Networking Academy Program curricula and have extensive academic and Cisco Press publishing experience that provides students with a carefully integrated package of print companions that complement the online curriculum.

From the Back Cover

The only Cisco approved textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program Fundamentals of Wireless LANs curriculum

* Maps to online curriculum
* Accompanying CD-ROM includes additional activities and practice questions
* Includes information beyond the curriculum for further study

The demand for wireless courses that prepare students for wireless certification and the core knowledge of wireless equipment and technology has grown significantly within the past year. The Fundamentals of Wireless LANs course covers the basics of wireless LANs and prepares students for the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist designation. The Companion Guide supplements the online curriculum for a fully integrated learning package.

The book provides an overview of wireless networking technologies, both fixed and mobile, terrestrial and satellite, wireless LANs, and wireless last loops. The next section focuses on wireless clients, access points, and the corresponding Cisco Aironet products. The last section of the title pulls together the information in the previous sections and covers the entire process of designing, planning, and installing a wireless LAN.

In order to further understand the topics, the Companion Guide has an accompanying CD-ROM that contains additional activities, simulation exercises, and instructional videos. There is a case study at the end of the book that gives students the chance to apply everything they have learned throughout the course.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cisco Systems
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587131196
• ISBN 13: 9781587131196
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 576