Summary

In this chapter, you learned about wireless technology and implementation. The following topics were covered:

• The prevalence and rapid growth of wireless networks

• Industry standards pertaining to wireless LANs

• Equipment comprising wireless LANs

• Wireless security and threat mitigation such as the following:

  - WEP

  - WPA and 802.11i

  - 802.1x

  - Wireless intrusion detection

• Wireless management using Cisco Integrated Wireless Networks

• Design considerations for wireless networks such as site surveys and roaming capabilities