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CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide

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  • In-depth, expert explanations of all protocols, commands, and technologies covered on the new CCNA wireless exam
  • Covers WLAN fundamentals, basic Cisco wireless LAN and client installation; basic WLAN security implementation, basic WCS operation, and basic WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Book and CD packed with features to help the reader master today's challenging test -- including scenario-based configuration questions that mimic the actual exam

  • Copyright 2014
  • Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
  • Pages: 544
  • Edition: 1st
  • Book
  • ISBN-10: 1-58720-562-9
  • ISBN-13: 978-1-58720-562-0

CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide

CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press enables you to succeed on the Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Best-selling author and expert instructor David Hucaby shares preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

n  A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams

n  Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section

n  Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

n  The powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports

n  A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

n  Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, challenging review questions, and hands-on exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts  and techniques you need to ensure exam success.

David Hucaby, CCIE® No. 4594, is a network architect for the University of Kentucky, where he works with academic and healthcare networks based on the Cisco Unified Wireless Network products. David holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky. His Cisco Press titles include CCNP SWITCH Exam Certification Guide; Cisco LAN Switching Video Mentor; CCNP Security FIREWALL Exam Certification Guide; Cisco ASA, PIX, and FWSM Firewall Handbook, Second Edition; and Cisco Firewall Video Mentor.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNA Wireless 640-722 exam, including the following:

n  RF signals, modulation, and standards

n  Antennas

n  WLAN topologies, configuration, and troubleshooting

n  Wireless APs

n  CUWN architecture

n  Controller configuration, discovery, and maintenance

n  Roaming

n  Client configuration

n  RRM

n  Wireless security

n  Guest networks

n  WCS network management

n  Interference

Companion CD

The CD contains 170 unique practice exam questions for the CCNA Wireless 640-722 exam in two highly realistic, interactive practice exams. Includes Exclusive Offer for 70% Off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test

170 Practice Exam Questions in Two Highly Realistic Sample Exams

The exciting new CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test is a digital-only certification preparation product combining an eBook with enhanced Pearson IT Certification Practice Test. The Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test contains the following items:

  • The CCNA Wireless 640-722 Premium Edition Practice Test, including four complete practice exams and enhanced practice test features
  • PDF and EPUB formats of the CCNA Wireless 640-722 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition, from Cisco Press, which are accessible via your PC, tablet, and Smartphone

About the Premium Edition Practice Test

This Premium Edition contains an enhanced version of the Pearson IT Certification Practice Test (PCPT) software with four complete practice exams. This integrated learning package:

  • Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams
  • Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions
  • Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
  • Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7;

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client;

Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0;

Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent);

512 MB RAM;

650 MB disc space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam


This is Cisco's official, comprehensive resource for preparing for the newest CCNA Wireless certification exam, 640-722 (IUWNE). Fully revised to reflect every new exam objective, it offers in-depth, expert explanations of all protocols, commands, and technologies covered on the new exam. Logically organized and concisely presented, it addresses all these topics, and more:

  • Describing WLAN fundamentals, including technologies, standards, topologies, security, and deployment considerations
  • Installing basic Cisco wireless LANs, including architectural components, configuration, modes, discovery/association, roaming, and verification
  • Installing wireless clients, including client WLAN configuration, common wireless supplicants (Macintosh, Intel Wireless Pro, Windows, iOS, and Android), basic AnyConnect configuration parameters, and CCX capabilities
  • Implementing basic WLAN Security: security frameworks/components, authentication, encryption, and guest networking
  • Operating basic WCS, including key functions, licensing, the WCS interface, controller and AP configuration, preconfigured maps, monitoring, and reporting
  • Conducting basic WLAN maintenance and troubleshooting with Cisco’s troubleshooting tools and access methods

The book provides extensive teaching features designed to help you understand and remember more, and handle today's more challenging examination methods:

  • Scenario-based questions that mimic the actual exam
  • Pre-chapter quizzes to assess your knowledge upfront and focus study more efficiently
  • Foundation topics sections that explain concepts and configurations, and link theory to actual configuration commands
  • Key topics sections call your attention to every figure, table, and list you need to know
  • Exam Preparation sections with additional chapter review features
  • Final preparation chapter gives you a complete final study plan
  • Customizable practice test engine on CD lets you take complete customizable practice exams in both practice and test mode
  • And much more…

Online Sample Chapter

CCNA Wireless 640-722 Cert Guide: Planning Coverage with Wireless APs

Sample Pages

Download the sample pages (includes Chapter 7 and Index)

Table of Contents

Introduction xix

Chapter 1 RF Signals and Modulation 3

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 3

Foundation Topics 7

Comparing Wired and Wireless Networks 7

Understanding Basic Wireless Theory 8

    Understanding Frequency 10

    Understanding Phase 14

    Measuring Wavelength 14

    Understanding RF Power and dB 15

        Important dB Facts to Remember 17

        Comparing Power Against a Reference: dBm 19

        Measuring Power Changes Along the Signal Path 20

        Understanding Power Levels at the Receiver 23

Carrying Data Over an RF Signal 24

    FHSS 26

    DSSS 27

        1-Mbps Data Rate 28

        2-Mbps Data Rate 29

        5.5-Mbps Data Rate 30

        11-Mbps Data Rate 30

    OFDM 31

    Modulation Summary 32

Exam Preparation Tasks 34

Review All Key Topics 34

Key Terms 34

Chapter 2 RF Standards 37

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 37

Foundation Topics 41

Regulatory Bodies 41

    ITU-R 41

    FCC 42

    ETSI 44

    Other Regulatory Bodies 45

IEEE Standards Body 45

802.11 Channel Use 47

    Channels in the 2.4-GHz ISM Band 47

    Channels in the 5-GHz U-NII Bands 49

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