{"product_id":"cwts-cws-and-cwt-complete-study-guide-9781119385035","title":"CWTS CWS and CWT Complete Study Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe must-have guide to the CWTS exam, updated for 2017\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eall \u003c\/i\u003eCWTS 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 reviewand 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 companio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Test xl\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Computer Networking Fundamentals 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Types 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Topologies 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe OSI Model 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevice Addressing 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Wireless Local Area Networking, Standards, and Certifications 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wireless Computer Network 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding-to-Building Connectivity Using Wireless LAN Technology 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio Frequency Regulatory Domain Governing Bodies and Local Regulatory Authorities 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe IEEE 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteroperability Certifications 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Wireless Local Area Network Deployment Scenarios 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Infrastructure and Client Devices Used with Wireless Networking 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wireless Access Point 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Mesh 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Bridges 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Repeaters\/Range Extenders 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless LAN Controllers and Cloud-Managed Architectures 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower over Ethernet 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio Hardware Used with Wireless LAN Technology 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUSB 1.0, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, and USB 3.0 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeripheral Component Interconnect 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMini-PCI, Mini-PCIe, and Half Mini-PCIe 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Workgroup Bridges 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClient Device Drivers 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClient Utility Software 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Radio Frequency Fundamentals for Wireless Networking 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Radio Frequency 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless LAN Coverage and Capacity 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio Frequency Range and Speed 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWi-Fi and Non–Wi-Fi Interference 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Units of Radio Frequency Measurement 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Antenna Technology for Wireless Networking 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Radio Frequency Antenna Concepts 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless LAN Antenna Types 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio Frequency Cables and Connectors 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactors in Antenna Installation 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing the Effects of Multipath Using Antenna Diversity 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombating Effects of Wind and Lightning in Wireless LAN Installations 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstallation Safety 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenna Mounting 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Clear Communications 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Communication for Wireless Networking 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless LAN Operation Methods 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting to an IEEE 802.11 Wireless Network 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Distribution System 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Rates 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughput 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDynamic Rate Switching 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless LAN Transitioning\/Roaming 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11 Power Save Operations 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11 Protection Mechanisms 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Modulation Technology for Wireless Networking 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork Access Methods 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpread-Spectrum Technology 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11 DSSS and HR\/DSSS Channels 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11g Extended Rate Physical 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11n High Throughput 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac OFDM 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Security Fundamentals for Wireless Networking 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Security 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless LAN Threats and Intrusion 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11 Standard Security 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly Wireless LAN Security Methods 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMAC Address Filtering 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11 Authentication and Data Encryption 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11 SOHO and Enterprise Security Technologies 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWi-Fi Protected Access and WPA2 Personal Security 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWPA and WPA2 Enterprise Security 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.1X\/EAP 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIEEE 802.11 Encryption Methods 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole-Based Access Control 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirtual Private Networking 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wireless Intrusion Prevention System 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Captive Portal 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Network Management and Monitoring Systems 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndustry Regulatory Compliance 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Design for Wireless Networking 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Site Surveys 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Business Requirements 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing Stakeholders 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Site-Specific Documentation 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Infrastructure Connectivity and Power Requirements 366\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Application Requirements 368\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Radio Frequency Coverage and Capacity Requirements 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClient Connectivity Requirements 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntenna Use Considerations 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Physical Radio Frequency Site Survey Process 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRadio Frequency Spectrum Analysis 375\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReceived Signal Strength 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming a Manual Radio Frequency Wireless Site Survey 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming a Predictive Modeling Site Survey 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming a Post-Deployment Site Survey 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtocol Analysis 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRF Coverage Planning 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfrastructure Hardware Selection and Placement 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting Different Antennas 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Channel Architectures 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless Device Installation Limitations 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite Survey Report 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 420\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 Mobile Device Management and BYOD Fundamentals 425\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile Device Management Solutions 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Mobile Device Operating System Platforms 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mobile Application Store 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePushing Content to Mobile Devices 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile Device Management Administrative Permissions 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Mobile Device Management High Availability and Redundancy 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile Device Management Device Groups 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocation-Based Services 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile Device Telecommunications Expense Management 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaptive and Self-Service Portals 440\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Technology Network and Security Policy 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation Technology and Security Policy Implementation and Adherence 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackup, Restore, and Recovery Policies 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperating System Modifications and Customization 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology Profiles 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Group Profiles 451\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolicy and Profile Pilot Testing 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 454\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 456\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Troubleshooting for Wireless Networking 461\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Wireless LAN Problems 462\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless LAN Connectivity—Coverage and Capacity Problems 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplication Performance Problems 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimizing Wireless Networks 488\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 498\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 499\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix Answers to Review Questions 505\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Computer Networking Fundamentals 506\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Wireless Local Area Networking, Standards, and Certifications 508\u003c\/p\u003e 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