by Anthony Velte (Contributor), Anthony Velte (Contributor), Toby Velte (Author)
Your quick-and-easy reference to 802.11 WLAN components and protocols
Whether you are a network engineer, network administrator, business decision maker, or student, you know that wireless networking capabilities are an increasingly essential part of your purchasing and implementing decisions. You want the most out of your wireless gear, but memorizing every product and protocol is daunting when faced with a myriad of solutions and options. Now, you can turn to Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference, a time-saving tool for the office, field, or classroom lab, when you need a memory-refresher or a quick-tip guide on maximizing your wireless network.
If you work on a wireless network using Cisco (R) technologies, keep this book within reach. Compact and convenient, this concise reference can be browsed occasionally or consulted regularly for a glance at a technical specification or that elusive command argument. Divided into three easy-to-follow sections, Part I describes and provides ways for Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment offerings to be integrated into an existing network. Part II covers how to configure access points and clients and how to set up and manage a secure wireless network. Lastly, Part III shows you how to maintain a wireless network and troubleshoot common wireless issues. Meant to be used in a hands-on capacity, this transportable guide is a practical tool when performing a variety of tasks on your wireless network.
This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press (R), which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 01
Publisher: Cisco Press
Published: 13 Oct 2005
ISBN 10: 158705227X
ISBN 13: 9781587052279
Book Overview: Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference is a quick reference for network engineers and administrators who work with Cisco wireless technologies. It is a valuable hands-on quick reference for anyone planning, deploying, managing, optimizing, or troubleshooting a wireless network, and complements the suite of wireless networking books in the Cisco Press catalog. This easy-to-use hands-on pocket reference helps readers readily perform on-the-job tasks on wireless networks. Each chapter and section delivers easy-to-understand explanations and guidance network engineers can implement right away. Part I provides description and analysis of Cisco wireless LAN devices; Part II describes configuration essentialsl; and Part III illustrates troubleshooting, tuning, and performance management. This pocket reference be used by network professionals who are considering which Cisco wireless equipment to purchase; considering implementing a Cisco solution with other vendors' wireless gear; planning to add wireless capabilities to the local area network; configuring access points and client devices; managing wireless networks; analyzing and implementing security on wireless networks; performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and tuning or wireless networks.
Toby J. Velte, Ph.D., MCSE+I, CCNA (R), CCDA (R), is cofounder of Velte Publishing, Inc. Dr. Velte is an international, best-selling author of business technology articles and books. He is coauthor of Cisco: A Beginner's Guide and Cisco Internetworking with Windows NT/2000. He is currently part of Accenture's North American Consumer and Industrial practice.
Anthony T. Velte, CISSP, is cofounder of Velte Publishing, Inc. Mr. Velte is an information systems security expert and has led a multitude of network, security, and disaster-recovery initiatives for large banking and healthcare institutions. In addition to writing and publishing a variety of technology books and papers, he dabbles in marketing and Internet e-commerce strategies.