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 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.
Chapter 1 Cisco wireless equipment
Chapter 2 Cisco antennas
Chapter 3 Cisco wireless technologies
Chapter 4 Wireless security
Chapter 5 Installing and configuring access points
Chapter 6 Configuring clients
Chapter 7 Wireless and wired LAN integration overview
Chapter 8 Wireless security : next steps
Chapter 9 CiscoWorks LAN management solution
Chapter 10 CiscoWorks wireless LAN solution engine (WLSE)
Chapter 11 Tuning AP radio parameters
Chapter 12 Network tuning tools and resources
Chapter 13 Diagnosing client connection problems
Chapter 14 Diagnosing performance problems
Appendix A 802.11 protocols