Welcome to the world of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Wireless! As technology continues to evolve, wireless technologies are finding their way to the forefront.
Wireless LANs must transmit a signal over radio frequencies (RF) to move data from one device to another. Transmitters and receivers can be fixed in consistent locations or they can be free to move around.
This clearly indicates the progression from a fixed wired type of connectivity to a more fluid, mobile workforce that can work when, where, and how they want.
Wireless networking is a complex business. The CCNA Wireless specialization was developed to introduce wireless LANs, and Cisco’s wireless product line.
Contents at a Glance
Chapter 1: RF Signals and Modulation
Chapter 2: RF Standards
Chapter 3: RF Signals in the Real World
Chapter 4: Understanding Antennas
Chapter 5: Wireless LAN Topologies
Chapter 6: Understanding 802.11 Frame Types
Chapter 7: Planning Coverage with Wireless APs
Chapter 8: Understanding Cisco Wireless Architectures
Chapter 9: Implementing Autonomous and Cloud Deployments
Chapter 10: Implementing Controller-based Deployments
Chapter 11: Understanding Controller Discovery
Chapter 12: Understanding Roaming
Chapter 13: Understanding RRM
Chapter 14: Wireless Security Fundamentals
Chapter 15: Configuring a WLAN
Chapter 16: Implementing a Wireless Guest Network
Chapter 17: Configuring Client Connectivity
Chapter 18: Managing Cisco Wireless Networks
Chapter 19: Dealing with Wireless Interference
Chapter 20: Troubleshooting WLAN Connectivity