Synopses & Reviews
The Official Study Guide for Exam PW0-250 from CWNPPrepare for the Certified Wireless Design Professional exam (PW0-250) with this CWNP Official Study Guide. This comprehensive resource covers everything you need to know for the exam, including how to develop an enterprise design strategy, industry-specific design considerations, the differences in WLAN architectures, how to conduct site surveys, advanced WLAN security design, and much more. Inside, you'll find:
Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
Practical methods and strategies for designing WLAN equipment, regardless of vendor and WLAN architecture
In-depth education on radio frequency (RF) fundamentals, more detailed than the WLAN industry has seen to date
An exploration of client devices and how they play a role on infrastructure design
Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
Two practice exams and over 100 flashcards on the CD to further facilitate your learning
A handy tear card that maps the official exam objectives to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.
SYBEX TEST ENGINE
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and practice exams.
ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS
Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards.
Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.
About the CWNP Program
CWNP is the industry standard for vendor-neutral, enterprise WLAN certifications. The focus is to educate IT professionals in the technology behind all enterprise WLAN products and to enable these professionalsto manage wireless LAN enterprise infrastructures, regardless of the vendor solution utilized. CWNP is a privately held corporation based in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.cwnp.com.
Synopsis
This book will not only prepare the reader for the CWDP exam, but will also show the reader how to design, administer, install, and troubleshoot a WLAN products. The book provide real world perspective to give the reader the information they need to pass the exam. The book will cover all the exam objectives for the CWDP exam, including: Planning a Wireless Network Developing an Enterprise WLAN Design Strategy Designing an Wireless Infrastructure and Network Services Designing a WLAN RF Conducting an Advanced Site Surveying Developing a 802.11 Security Design Troubleshooting a Wireless Network
The book will include in-depth coverage of the exam objectives, as well as hands-on exercises, chapter review questions, a detailed glossary, and and a pre-assessment test. The CD includes two bonus exams and over 150 flashcards.
Synopsis
The official study guide for the Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) exam from CWNP!This official guide is what you need to prepare for the vendor-neutral CWDP exam (PW0-250), which tests an IT professional’s ability to design, plan, and troubleshoot a wireless network. Administered by CWNP, the industry leader for enterprise Wi-Fi training and certification, the CWDP exam is for those operating in large WLAN deployments. This practical guide not only covers all exam objectives, it also gives you practical information on designing for complex environments such as businesses, hospitals, educational facilities, and in outdoor spaces.
- Covers all exam objectives for the Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) exam, exam PW0-250
- Covers planning, developing a WLAN design strategy and RF, conducting advanced site surveying, developing 802.11 security, and troubleshooting
- Companion CD includes two practice exams and over 100 electronic flashcards
- Sybex is the official publisher for Certified Wireless Network Professional, Inc., the certifying vendor for the CWAP program
If you want to prepare for CWNP certification, a Sybex Study Guide is what you need!
Note: CD-ROM materials for eBook purchases can be downloaded from http://booksupport.wiley.com.
About the Author
Shawn M. Jackman, CWNE #54, is a principal WLAN engineer for Kaiser-Permanente, one of the largest hospital systems in the United States. He has over 15 years of experience in information technology.
Marcus Burton, CWNE #78, is the Director of Product Development and primary content developer at CWNP. He has authored or coauthored numerous WLAN exams, including the CWTS, CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, and CWDP exams.
Matt Swartz, CWNE #57, CCIE #13232 R/S and Wireless, is a Technical Leader within Cisco's Advanced Services Wireless Practices team, where he designs, deploys, and troubleshoots large-scale wireless networks for Cisco's largest customers.
Thomas W. Head is President of Aereo Networks, a wireless consulting company. He has over 20 years of wireless experience in designing microwave radios for spacecraft and cellular networks.
Table of Contents
Foreword.
Introduction.
Chapter 1 Gathering and Analyzing Requirements.
Chapter 2 Designing for Client Devices and Applications.
Chapter 3 Designing for Applications.
Chapter 4 Industry-Specific Design Considerations.
Chapter 5 Vendor and WLAN Architecture Selection.
Chapter 6 RF Communication Principles.
Chapter 7 RF Hardware and 802.11n.
Chapter 8 Site Survey Preparation.
Chapter 9 Site Survey RF Design.
Chapter 10 MAC Layer Design.
Chapter 11 Basic WLAN Security Design.
Chapter 12 Advanced Enterprise WLAN Security Design.
Chapter 13 Documentation and Finalizing the Design Solution.
Chapter 14 Post-Installation Validation.
Chapter 15 Design Troubleshooting.
Appendix About the Companion CD.
Glossary.
Index.