Chapter 5

Explain and Select the Appropriate Administrative Tasks Required for a WLAN

The Cisco CCNA exam objectives covered in this chapter include the following:

  • Describe standards associated with wireless media (including IEEE, Wi-Fi Alliance, and ITU/FCC).
  • Identify and describe the purpose of the components in a small wireless network (including SSID, BSS, and ESS).
  • Identify the basic parameters to configure on a wireless network to ensure that devices connect to the correct access point.
  • Compare and contrast wireless security features and capabilities of WPA security (including open, WEP, and WPA-1/2).
  • Identify common issues with implementing wireless networks (including interfaces and misconfigurations).

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