CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide, Rough Cuts

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  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
  • Pages: 544
  • Edition: 1st
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  • ISBN-10: 0-13-344579-8
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-13-344579-4

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CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide

CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press enables you to succeed on the Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Best-selling author and expert instructor David Hucaby shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

n  A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams

n  Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section

n  Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

n  The powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports

n  A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

n  Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, challenging review questions, and hands-on exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts  and techniques you need to ensure exam success.

David Hucaby, CCIE® No. 4594, is a network architect for the University of Kentucky, where he works with academic and healthcare networks based on the Cisco Unified Wireless Network products. David holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. His Cisco Press titles include CCNP SWITCH Exam Certification Guide; Cisco LAN Switching Video Mentor; CCNP Security FIREWALL Exam Certification Guide; Cisco ASA, PIX, and FWSM Firewall Handbook, Second Edition; and Cisco Firewall Video Mentor.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNA Wireless 640-722 exam, including the following:

n  RF signals, modulation, and standards

n  Antennas

n  WLAN topologies, configuration, and troubleshooting

n  Wireless APs

n  CUWN architecture

n  Controller configuration, discovery, and maintenance

n  Roaming

n  Client configuration

n  RRM

n  Wireless security

n  Guest networks

n  WCS network management

n  Interference

Companion CD

The CD contains 170 unique practice exam questions for the CCNA Wireless 640-722 exam in two highly realistic, interactive practice exams. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test

170 Practice Exam Questions in Two Highly Realistic Sample Exams

 

Table of Contents

Introduction xix

Chapter 1 RF Signals and Modulation 3

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 3

Foundation Topics 7

Comparing Wired and Wireless Networks 7

Understanding Basic Wireless Theory 8

    Understanding Frequency 10

    Understanding Phase 14

    Measuring Wavelength 14

    Understanding RF Power and dB 15

        Important dB Facts to Remember 17

        Comparing Power Against a Reference: dBm 19

        Measuring Power Changes Along the Signal Path 20

        Understanding Power Levels at the Receiver 23

Carrying Data Over an RF Signal 24

    FHSS 26

    DSSS 27

        1-Mbps Data Rate 28

        2-Mbps Data Rate 29

        5.5-Mbps Data Rate 30

        11-Mbps Data Rate 30

    OFDM 31

    Modulation Summary 32

Exam Preparation Tasks 34

Review All Key Topics 34

Key Terms 34

Chapter 2 RF Standards 37

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 37

Foundation Topics 41

Regulatory Bodies 41

    ITU-R 41

    FCC 42

    ETSI 44

    Other Regulatory Bodies 45

IEEE Standards Body 45

802.11 Channel Use 47

    Channels in the 2.4-GHz ISM Band 47

    Channels in the 5-GHz U-NII Bands 49