Annotation Key Features and Benefits- THE Official Study Guide from the creators of the CWNP Certified Wireless Network Professional program and the CWSP exam- Covers the official Planet3 Wireless training for CWSP- Industry Approved, vendor-neutral wireless network training and certification that focuses on the technology behind the brands- An integrated study system including marginal notes that reinforce and teach practical skills, step by step exercises, 150 practice exam questions and chapter Self Tests- All answer options, correct and incorrect, receive detailed explanations as to why the answer is or is not the correct answer.

Sybex is now the official publisher for Certified Wireless Network Professional, the certifying vendor for the CWSP program. This guide covers all exam objectives, including WLAN discovery techniques, intrusion and attack techniques, 802.11 protocol analysis. Wireless intrusion-prevention systems implementation, layer 2 and 3 VPNs used over 802.11 networks, and managed endpoint security systems. It also covers enterprise/SMB/SOHO/Public-Network Security design models and security solution implementation, building robust security networks, wireless LAN management systems, and much more.

Including step-by-step exercises; chapter self-tests; and more than 150 practice questions; this guide offers complete coverage of all the objectives for the vendor-neutral wireless network certification and focuses on the technologies behind the brands. --

Market_Desc: Who Does This Exam Target?Considered the standard wireless certification for security administrators, this is the only vendor-neutral wireless certification offered. The exam is offered in over 100 countries through both Prometric and Pearson VUE testing centers. The cost of the exam is $225. Special Features: · Official Study Guide--Sybex is now the official publisher for Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP, formerly Planet3 Wireless), the certifying vendor for the CWSP program. This will be part of the CWNP suite of official titles, which will also include the CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Official Study Guide and the CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide.· CWSPs Second Only to CCIE--According to the latest Cert Magazine Salary Survey, CWSPs earn on average $94,000 a year, second only to the Cisco CCIE certification.· CWSP Training Satisfies CISSP Prerequisite--(ISC)2 now allows CWSP training as part of its experience prerequisite.· Intel and Cisco Recommend CWNP--Intel and Cisco both highly recommend CWNP training to all vendors who use their wireless hardware products.· Demand--Over 80% of Fortune 500 companies employ a certified Wireless Network Professional. · Wireless on the Rise--Wireless chipsets have doubled in sale since 2003 (440 million produced worldwide). Revenue from Wireless Access Points is expected to jump from $137 million in 2007 to $837 million by 2013, according to ABI Research. About The Book: The book covers all the exam objectives for the latest version of the CWSP. The book includes in-depth coverage of the exam objectives, as well as hands-on exercises, chapter review questions, a detailed glossary, and a pre-assessment test. The CD includes two bonus exams and over 150 flashcards.

This study guide offers an integrated study system including marginal notes that reinforce and teach practical skills, step-by-step exercises, 150 practice exam questions and chapter self tests.

This book will be part of the CWNP suite of official titles, which also includes the CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Official Study Guide, CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide, CWSP: Certified Wireless Security Professional Official Study Guide, and CWDP: Certified Wireless Design Professional Official Study Guide. This handy study guide will not only prepare the reader for the CWAP exam, but will also show the reader how to troubleshoot and analyze complex enterprise WLAN environments. The CWAP Study Guide will provide a real world perspective to give the reader the information they need to pass the exam. The book will cover all the exam objectives for the CWAP exam, including: 802.11 Physical (PHY) Layer Frame Formats and Technologies 802.11 MAC Layer Frame Formats and Technologies 802.11 Operation and Frame Exchanges Spectrum Analysis and Troubleshooting Protocol Analysis and Troubleshooting The book will include in-depth coverage of the exam objectives, as well as hands-on exercises using the Wireshark protocol analyzer software and Fluke Network's Spectrum analyzer software. Also included will be custom flash animations, chapter review questions, a detailed glossary, and a pre-assessment test. The CD includes two bonus exams and over 150 flashcards.

The official study guide for the Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) exam from CWNP! This official guide is what you need to prepare for the vendor-neutral CWDP exam (PW0-250), which tests an IT professional’s ability to design, plan, and troubleshoot a wireless network. Administered by CWNP, the industry leader for enterprise Wi-Fi training and certification, the CWDP exam is for those operating in large WLAN deployments. This practical guide not only covers all exam objectives, it also gives you practical information on designing for complex environments such as businesses, hospitals, educational facilities, and in outdoor spaces. Covers all exam objectives for the Certified Wireless Design Professional (CWDP) exam, exam PW0-250 Covers planning, developing a WLAN design strategy and RF, conducting advanced site surveying, developing 802.11 security, and troubleshooting Companion CD includes two practice exams and over 100 electronic flashcards Sybex is the official publisher for Certified Wireless Network Professional, Inc., the certifying vendor for the CWAP program If you want to prepare for CWNP certification, a Sybex Study Guide is what you need! Note: CD-ROM materials for eBook purchases can be downloaded from http://booksupport.wiley.com.