Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Companion Guide (Cisco Networking...

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 880 pages
• Published by: Cisco Press March 12, 2004
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1587131196
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1587131196
• Book Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.3 x 2.1 inches
• Weighs: 4 pounds

Product Description


The only authorized textbook for the Cisco Networking Academy Program

With the basics of Wireless LANs Companion Guide you can access this information for reference, study, and review at any time.

• Chapter objectives outline the topics to be mastered by the end of each chapter. Refer to the objectives along with the chapter summaries as a study aid before you move on to new concepts.
• Each chapter includes the definitions of all key terms to help you focus your study of relevant vocabulary and concepts.
• Check Your Understanding questions at the end of each chapter serve as a self-assessment tool to ensure your knowledge of the chapter topics.
• Key references to the corresponding hands-on labs collected in the supplemental basics of Wireless LANs Lab Companion mark opportunities to connect theory with practice.
• Additional skill builders can be found on the companion CD-ROM and in the basics of Wireless LANs Engineering Journal and Workbook.

This Cisco Systems authorized textbook is a portable desk reference designed to accompany the basics of Wireless LANs online course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program. The Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Companion Guide covers all the topics from the online course with additional in-depth content to enhance your understanding plus supplemental aids to assist you in studying.

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.

Companion Titles:
Cisco Networking Academy Program basics of Wireless LANs Lab Companion
ISBN: 1-58713-121-8


Cisco Networking Academy Program basics of Wireless LANs Engineering Journal and Workbook
ISBN: 1-58713-120-X


Companion CD-ROM
The Companion CD-ROM supports the Cisco Networking Academy Program materials. The CD-ROM contains a test engine with 300+ simulated exam questions, high resolution photographs of wireless hardware, over forty interactive activities, and over a dozen Demonstration Activities to enhance the learning experience.

This book is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program Series from Cisco Press. The products in this series support and complement the Cisco Networking Academy Program.

Book Info
Text is designed to accompany the basics of Wireless LANs online course in the Cisco Networking Academy Program. Covers all the topics from the online course with additional content and supplemental aids to assist in studying. CD-ROM contains more than 300 simulated exam questions.

Reader Reviews
I got and read this book, taking Cisco Wireless Lan course. I was excited first but was very disappointed for first 1-3 chapters, especially for the area covering various spread spectrum and modulation techniques for 802.11a and 802.11b, very poor work and very confusing. I recommend that an excellent and easy-to-read book such as "Guide to Designing and Implementing Wireless LANs" by Ciampa (2001, From Course Technology, or to wait for "CWNA Guide to Wireless LANs" Second Edition by Ciampa) on one extreme side, to other extreme side of a highly technical or scholarly book such as "Wireless Communications: Principles and Practice" (2nd Edition) by Rapport (Prentice Hall). My second disappointment is the absence of 802.11g even considering its publication date and the flood of other vendor's 802.11g products in market (and for 802.16 Wi-Max, especially considering the price that I paid for this book and the reputation of CISCO). I am somewhat happy with the rest of the book, done reasonably well, on the topics but hoped that it could be done much better. Comment | | (Report this)