“The CWNA Study Guide is the book for anyone who is involved with Wireless LANs — not only is it a great way to learn, but it is also a fantastic reference book on anyone’s bookshelf.”

Keith Parsons, Managing Director, Wireless LAN Professionals, Inc.

Successfully completing the Certified Wireless Network Administrator exam elevates your career in the field of wireless technology. But passing the exam is just a first step. For over 16 years, the CWNA Study Guide has helped individuals jump-start their wireless networking careers. This 6th Edition of the bestselling study guide is fully updated to cover 100% of the objectives required for the latest version of the exam. The book authors have over 40 years of combined Wi-Fi networking expertise and provide real-world insights that you can leverage in your wireless networking career. Each of the book’s 20 chapters breaks down complex topics into easy to understand nuggets of useful information. Each chapter has review questions that help you gauge your progress along the way. Additionally, hands-on exercises allow you to practice applying CWNA concepts to real-world scenarios.

Coverage of the exam objectives in this Study Guide means you will be ready for:

• Radio Frequency Fundamentals
• WLAN Regulations and Standards
• WLAN Protocols and Medium Access
• WLAN Topologies
• WLAN Architecture and Devices
• WLAN Design Concepts
• Site Surveys and Validation
• WLAN Troubleshooting
• WLAN Security
• Power over Ethernet

ABOUT THE CWNA CERTIFICATION

Administered by CWNP, the vendor- neutral CWNA certification is a foundation-level exam for any professional working with wireless networks. It is the leading wireless certification program and recommended by all major enterprise wireless networking companies. For more information, visit www.cwnp.com.

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex’s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and register the PIN for one year free access to:

• Interactive test bank with multiple practice exams. Practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you are ready to take the certification exam. 560 questions total!
• More than 300 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

The #1 selling Wi-Fi networking reference guide in the world

The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide is the ultimate preparation resource for the CWNA exam. Fully updated to align with the latest version of the exam, this book features expert coverage of all exam objectives to help you pass the exam. But passing the exam is just a first step. For over 16 years, the CWNA Study Guide has helped individuals jump-start their wireless networking careers. Wireless networking professionals across the globe use this book as their workplace reference guide for enterprise Wi-Fi technology.

Owning this book provides you with a foundation of knowledge for important Wi-Fi networking topics, including:

• Radio frequency (RF) fundamentals
• 802.11 MAC and medium access
• Wireless LAN topologies and architecture
• WLAN design, troubleshooting and validation
• Wi-Fi networking security

The book authors have over 40 years of combined Wi-Fi networking expertise and provide real-world insights that you can leverage in your wireless networking career. Each of the book’s 20 chapters breaks down complex topics into easy to understand nuggets of useful information. Each chapter has review questions that help you gauge your progress along the way. Additionally, hands-on exercises allow you to practice applying CWNA concepts to real-world scenarios. You also get a year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, which features additional resources and study aids, including bonus practice exam questions.

The CWNA certification is a de facto standard for anyone working with wireless technology. It shows employers that you have demonstrated competence in critical areas, and have the knowledge and skills to perform essential duties that keep their wireless networks functioning and safe. The CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide gives you everything you need to pass the exam with flying colors.