CWNA Official Study Guide - Chapter 1

Endorsed by the Wireless LAN Association, this comprehensive study guide offers complete coverage of all objectives for exam PW-100. Inside, you'll find 150+ practice exam questions with complete answers, step-by-step exercises, chapter self-tests, margin notes, and much more to help you prepare for this challenging exam.

In this chapter, you'll get an overview of the past, present, and future of wireless LANs, and an introduction to the standards that govern wireless LANs. Then you'll see some of the appropriate applications of wireless LANs. In closing, you'll be introduced to the various organizations that guide the evolution and development of wireless LANs. Click on the link below to download Chapter 1, "Introduction to Wireless LANs" for free!

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