Wireless Networks for Dummies


You’ve probably heard the expression, “It’s time to cut the cord.” Well, it may be time to “cut the cables” at your office and free yourself from your desk and computer. Wireless networks are the waves of the future—literally. Wireless Networks For Dummies guides you from design through implementation to ongoing protection of your system and your information so you can:
Remain connected to the office in airports and hotels
Access the Internet and other network resources in the lunchroom, conference room, or anywhere there’s an access point
Use your PDA or laptop to query your database from the warehouse or the boardroom
Check e-mail wirelessly when you’re on the road
Get rid of the cable clutter in your office

Wireless Networks For Dummies was coauthored by Barry D. Lewis, CISSP, and Peter T. Davis, who also coauthored Computer Security For Dummies. Barry Lewis is president of an information security consulting firm and an internationally known leader of security seminars. Peter Davis is founder of a firm specializing in the security, audit, and control of information. Together, they cut through the cables, clutter, and confusion and help you:
Get off to a quick start and get mobile with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) and Bluetooth
Perform a site survey and select the right standard, mode, access point, channel and antenna
Check online to verify degree of interoperability of devices from various vendors
Install clients and set up roaming
Combat security threats such as war driving, jamming, hijacking, and man-in-the-middle attacks
Implement security and controls such as MAC (Media Access Control) and protocol filtering, WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy), WPA, (Wi-Fi Protected Access), EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), and VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Set up multiple access points to form a larger wireless network

Complete with suggestions of places to get connected, Web sites where you can get more information, tools you can use to monitor and improve security, and more, Wireless Networks For Dummies helps you pull the plug and go wireless!

Syngress-Wireless Hacking Projects for Wi-Fi Enthusiasts

The Wireless Networking Starter Kit, Second Edition


Wireless networks are becoming commonplace, but choosing and configuring the right equipment and services for the home, small offices, and the business traveler can prove frustrating. That is where you need the wide-ranging expertise of wireless mavens Adam Engst and Glenn Fleishman.Using illustrated step-by-step instructions, in-depth discussions, and tons of tips, they help you decide what to buy, show you how to configure wireless hardware and software, and explain the best techniques for managing your connections. Whether you ?e a novice or an experienced network administrator, you'll find the practical information you need about wireless networking.Each book also has three coupons worth a total of $125 in discounts off regular subscriptions from three major wireless ISPs: Boingo Wireless, FatPort (Canada), and Wayport.What's New in the Second Edition:In its first edition, The Wireless Networking Starter Kit covered every angle of Wi-Fi and the 802.11a and b standards. In this second edition, we expanded to cover 802.11g, the latest, fastest Wi-Fi flavor, as well as these additional topics:* Bluetooth (background and configuring).* Cellular data (background and configuring).* Centrino laptops.* Ultrawideband (UWB).* Working with software from wireless ISPs.* Setting up Palm and Pocket PC handhelds with Wi-Fi.* Small-office networking.* Cameras, displays, and other unique Wi-Fi-connected gadgets. If you own the first edition, you'll want the second edition to get up to speed with the latest developments.

Learnkey Wireless Networking 5 Sessions - 15 Hours of Interactive Training


The popularity of wireless networks is exploding, and with it, demand for trained wireless IT professionals. In the Wireless Networking course from LearnKey, you'll learn the fundamentals of wireless LANs from a vendor-neutral perspective. Expert instructor Michael Storm takes you through radio frequency (RF) technologies, industry standards, site surveys, wireless security issues and much more. At the conclusion of this course you'll be prepared to implement, manage, and troubleshoot wireless networks, and be prepared to pass the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam.

CCNA Wireless Official Exam Certification Guide

Master IUWNE 640-721 exam topics with the official study guide Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM

CCNA Wireless Official Exam Certification Guide is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNA® Wireless IUWNE exam. Senior instructor Brandon Carroll shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

CCNA Wireless Official Exam Certification Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text and laying out a complete study plan for review.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCNA Wireless Official Exam Certification Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

Brandon James Carroll is one of the country’s leading instructors for Cisco security technologies, teaching classes that include the CCNA, CCNP®, CCSP® courses, a number of the CCVP® courses, as well as custom-developed courseware. In his eight years with Ascolta, Brandon has developed and taught many private Cisco courses for companies such as Boeing, Intel, and Cisco. He is a CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, and a certified Cisco instructor. Brandon is the author of Cisco Access Control Security.

The definitive guide to planning, architecting, deploying, supporting, and creating Voice over Wireless LAN solutions

• Understand VoWLAN components, applications, and benefits
• See VoWLAN at work in actual enterprise environments
• Master VoWLAN signaling, including voice signal characteristics, A/D conversion, and compression
• Discover the latest 802.11 VoWLAN standards, including 802.11e, 802.11r, and 802.11k
• Secure IP-based VoWLAN systems against intrusion and compromise
• Analyze your organization’s requirements and design an optimal VoWLAN solution
• Plan for capacity, roaming, and integration with cellular systems
• Install, configure, test, verify, and validate your VoWLAN system
• Plan for operational support and implement appropriate administration tools and methods
• Includes a complete VoWLAN glossary

Part I Fundamental Elements

Chapter 1 VoWLAN Applications and Benefits

Chapter 2 VoWLAN System Components

Chapter 3 VoWLAN Signaling Fundamentals

Part II Critical Technologies

Chapter 4 Wireless LAN Technologies

Chapter 5 VoWLAN Security Solutions

Part III Implementation Steps

Chapter 6 Analyzing VoWLAN Requirements

Chapter 7 Designing a VoWLAN Solution

Chapter 8 Installing, Configuring, and Testing a VoWLAN System

Chapter 9 Supporting a VoWLAN System

Appendix A Answers to Chapter Review Questions

Glossary

This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) technology is significantly more complex than cordless telephony; loss, coverage, and bandwidth requirements are much more stringent and the proliferation of wireless LANs in corporate environments has resulted in interesting security challenges.

IEEE 802.11-based products offered by Cisco Systems have quickly become one of the foundational technologies fostering the untethering of data communications. Building a Cisco Wireless LAN will bring you up to speed fast with Cisco Wi-Fi technology.

Expert guidance for securing your 802.11 networks

• Learn best practices for securely managing, operating, and scaling WLANs
• Comprehend the security-related technological underpinnings of WLANs
• Explore new security protocols in 802.11i and WPA and learn how they prevent attacks
• Review centralized deployment models for wired/wireless integration
• Deepen your knowledge of defense by understanding the tools that attackers use to perform reconnaissance and to attack authentication and encryption mechanisms
• Understand how to design secure WLANs to support enterprise applications with the new standards and practices detailed in this book
• Reference the next generation authentication standards and protocols
• Find out about mobility, hotspots, and campus wireless networks
• Grasp Open Authentication, MAC-based authentication, shared key authentication, EAP authentication protocols, WEP, WPA, and 802.11i

Cisco Wireless LAN Security is an in-depth guide to wireless LAN technology and security, introducing the key aspects of 802.11 security by illustrating major wireless LAN (WLAN) standards that can protect the entire network. Because a WLAN is less effective as an isolated piece of the network, this book emphasizes how to effectively integrate WLAN devices into the wired network while maintaining maximum security.