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CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide
- By David Hucaby
- Published Mar 21, 2014 by Cisco Press. Part of the Certification Guide series.
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Features
- In-depth, expert explanations of all protocols, commands, and technologies covered on the new CCNA wireless exam
- Covers WLAN fundamentals, basic Cisco wireless LAN and client installation; basic WLAN security implementation, basic WCS operation, and basic WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting
- Book and CD packed with features to help the reader master today's challenging test -- including scenario-based configuration questions that mimic the actual exam
Description
- Copyright 2014
- Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
- Pages: 544
- Edition: 1st
- Book
- ISBN-10: 1-58720-562-9
- ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-562-0
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
Premium Edition
The exciting new CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test is a digital-only certification preparation product combining an eBook with enhanced Pearson IT Certification Practice Test. The Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test contains the following items:
- The CCNA Wireless 640-722 Premium Edition Practice Test, including four complete practice exams and enhanced practice test features
- PDF and EPUB formats of the CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition, from Cisco Press, which are accessible via your PC, tablet, and Smartphone
About the Premium Edition Practice Test
This Premium Edition contains an enhanced version of the Pearson IT Certification Practice Test (PCPT) software with four complete practice exams. This integrated learning package:
- Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams
- Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions
- Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
- Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most
Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:
Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7;
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client;
Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0;
Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent);
512 MB RAM;
650 MB disc space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam
This is Cisco's official, comprehensive resource for preparing for the newest CCNA Wireless certification exam, 640-722 (IUWNE). Fully revised to reflect every new exam objective, it offers in-depth, expert explanations of all protocols, commands, and technologies covered on the new exam. Logically organized and concisely presented, it addresses all these topics, and more:
- Describing WLAN fundamentals, including technologies, standards, topologies, security, and deployment considerations
- Installing basic Cisco wireless LANs, including architectural components, configuration, modes, discovery/association, roaming, and verification
- Installing wireless clients, including client WLAN configuration, common wireless supplicants (Macintosh, Intel Wireless Pro, Windows, iOS, and Android), basic AnyConnect configuration parameters, and CCX capabilities
- Implementing basic WLAN Security: security frameworks/components, authentication, encryption, and guest networking
- Operating basic WCS, including key functions, licensing, the WCS interface, controller and AP configuration, preconfigured maps, monitoring, and reporting
- Conducting basic WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting with Cisco’s troubleshooting tools and access methods
The book provides extensive teaching features designed to help you understand and remember more, and handle today's more challenging examination methods:
- Scenario-based questions that mimic the actual exam
- Pre-chapter quizzes to assess your knowledge upfront and focus study more efficiently
- Foundation topics sections that explain concepts and configurations, and link theory to actual configuration commands
- Key topics sections call your attention to every figure, table, and list you need to know
- Exam Preparation sections with additional chapter review features
- Final preparation chapter gives you a complete final study plan
- Customizable practice test engine on CD lets you take complete customizable practice exams in both practice and test mode
- And much more…
Sample Content
Online Sample Chapter
CCNA Wireless 640-722 Cert Guide: Planning Coverage with Wireless APs
Sample Pages
Download the sample pages (includes Chapter 7 and Index)
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
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