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(More customer reviews)To start off let's consider the practical side to this book. In the last 30 days we have had 3 engineers pass their CCNA wireless certification using this book as their primary resource. All passed on their first attempt. Guess that pretty much shows that this book can get the job done.
This book is geared to the CCNA which is entry level and covers a wide range of topics but not in great depth. The depth of coverage is well suited to the level you need to attain for the exam. I found the book easy to read, well organized, clear, concise and accurate.
The book starts with basics of RF and wireless LAN topologies and technologies. The book covers 802.11 b/g/a/n standards, their modulation types, and the encoding methods.It spends a good amount of time on security, encryption, and authentication which is very useful. You will learn about the Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture and how the AP and controller perform their functions to provide connectivity for clients and allow them to roam. The section on implementing a Cisco wireless LAN does not go into much detail and just covers the basics of installing and configuring the Lightweight AP, Wireless LAN Controller, and WCS. The book is not intended to make you an expert in this area. It is certainly helpful if you can get some hands on time with the equipment to get more familiar with the menus and tabs so you will know what you find in each area. The book gives you the starting point but you will need to get some experience. Finally, the last section will take you through administrative and troubleshooting tasks. You will become familiar with some "Show" and "Debug" commands from the controller CLI. Again, it is very helpful to get some hands on time to really get comfortable with these topics.
At the end of each chapter are four sections that are very useful;
1. Inside the exam. Gives areas you need to review and focus on for the test.
2. Certification Summary. Summarizes key topics and concepts in the chapter.
3. Two minute Drill. Bullet points covering each main topic for review prior to the exam.
4. Self Test. A quick check to verify your comprehension and give additional review of the topics.
What the book does not cover is basic switching and routing. Since the exam requires that you have a current CCNA certification there is no need to cover this material.
The book comes with a CD with practice exams. I will have to admit that I only ran the exam engine once to see how it worked. Seemed to function fine, was somewhat like the Cisco exam, and is a good method to check your knowledge of the material. The CD also has a .pdf with the contents of the book. This can be handy if you don't want to carry the book all the time.
Overall I give this book high marks and found it to be an excellent resource.
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CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide (Exam 640-721) (Certification Press)The Best Fully Integrated Study System Available
With hundreds of practice questions and hands-on exercises, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.
100% complete coverage of all objectives for CCNA Wireless Exam 640-721
Exam Readiness Checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
Inside the Exam sections highlight key exam topics covered
Two-Minute Drills for quick review
Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam
Covers all the exam topics, including:Radio Frequency Basics / Wireless LAN Standards and Topologies / The Shared Wireless Medium / Wireless Security Frameworks / Wireless Authentication and Encryption / Understanding the Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture / Understanding Cisco Mobility Express Solution / Deploying Cisco Wireless LAN Components / Understanding and Deploying the Wireless Control System / Understanding and Installing Wireless Clients / Administering and Maintaining a Cisco Wireless Network / Cisco Wireless Network Troubleshooting Tasks
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Henry Chou, CCIE #10315, is a solutions architect with the Advanced Services Worldwide Wireless Practice group at Cisco Systems, Inc.
Michael Kang, CCNP, CCDP, CWSP, is a senior wireless network consultant with the Advanced Services Worldwide Wireless Practice group at Cisco Systems, Inc.
"There are a number of books available for Cisco's 640-721 exam, but by far Henry Chou and Michael Kang's CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless Study Guide is in a league of its own. It divides the material into twelve chapters (five parts) and thoroughly covers the information. At the end of each chapter, you have a "Two-Minute Drill" and a test (followed by the answers to such). The minimum number of these end-of-the-chapter questions is ten, with one chapter holding 11 and another 18. There are practice exams on the accompanying CD (making the total set 250), and two appendices on hardware-related subject matter. This makes for one powerful book and the ideal prescription for passing a popular CCNA exam." CertCities, July 1, 2010
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