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Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference
By Toby J. Velte -  Ph.D., Anthony T. Velte
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Publisher: Cisco Press
Pub Date: October 20, 2005
ISBN: 1-58705-227-X
Pages: 288

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		About the Authors
		About the Technical Reviewer
		Acknowledgments
		Command Syntax Conventions
		Preface
		Introduction
		Chapter 1.  Cisco Wireless Equipment
			Cisco Aironet APs
			Airespace
			Cisco Wireless Bridges
			Cisco Client Adapters
			Cisco Wireless Router and Switch Services
			Cisco Wireless 7920 IP Phone
			Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)
			Other Resources
		Chapter 2.  Cisco Antennas
			Models
			Diversity
			Upgrading Antennas
			The Best Antenna for the Best Scenario
			Rules, Regulations, and Legalities of Antenna Usage and Placement
			Other Resources
		Chapter 3.  Cisco Wireless Technologies
			Cisco SWAN
			Cisco Mobile Wireless Center
			Cisco Wireless Certifications
			Other Resources
		Chapter 4.  Wireless Security
			Security Overview
			IEEE 802.1X Authentication
			Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
			Encryption
			Other Resources
		Chapter 5.  Installing and Configuring Access Points
			Site Survey
			Cabling
			Encryption and Authentication
			Antenna Placement
			Initial Settings
			APs as Repeaters
			Other Resources
		Chapter 6.  Configuring Clients
			Client Utilities
			Network Discovery
			Client Configuration
			Configuring Security
		Chapter 7.  Wireless and Wired LAN Integration Overview
			Wireless Network Design Considerations
			Topologies
			Integration Issues
			Connecting Your Network
			Roaming
			Other Resources
		Chapter 8.  Wireless Security: Next Steps
			Filtering
			WPA
			Connecting to a RADIUS Server
			Building a Honeypot
		Chapter 9.  CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution
			CiscoWorks LMS Overview
			Configuring CiscoWorks LMS
			Other Resources
		Chapter 10.  CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE)
			Dashboard
			Managing WLANs
			Security
		Chapter 11.  Tuning AP Radio Parameters
			Power Tuning
			Radio Tuning
			Data Configuration
		Chapter 12.  Network Tuning Tools and Resources
			Signal Strength
			Using Perfmon
			QoS
			Using Third-Party Tools
			Other Resources
		Chapter 13.  Diagnosing Client Connection Problems
			Troubleshooting Access Points (AP)
			Configuration Issues
			Troubleshooting and Conflict Resolution Tools
			Troubleshooting Checklist
			Other Resources
		Chapter 14.  Diagnosing Performance Problems
			Connection Problems
			Authentication and Re-Authentication Problems
			Hardware Issues
			Slow WLAN Network Throughput
			Bridged Networks
			Other Resources
		Appendix A.  802.11 Protocols
			Bands and Channels
			Throughput
			Network Capacity
			Range
			802.11b and 802.11g
			802.11a
			Multiband Solutions
		Index