Chapter 19. Wireless Devices and Topologies

IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

  • Describe the components and operations of WLAN topologies such as AP and bridge

  • Describe the features of client devices, network unification, and mobility platforms, including CCX and LWAPP

  • Configure a wireless client using the ADU suite

Wireless networking is one of the fastest growing and most exciting parts of networking in years. This chapter starts off with the fundamentals of wireless transmission and wireless networks. I show you the frequency ranges, governing agencies, modulation techniques, and standards. Then I take you through some of the basic devices that are required to make a wireless network. You learn about wireless clients and ...

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