CWAP Certified Wireless Analysis Professional Official Study Guide: Exam PW0–270

The Official Study Guide for Exam PW0–270 from CWNP Prepare for the Certified Wireless Analysis Professional exam (PW0–270) with this CWNP Official Study Guide. This comprehensive resource covers everything you need to know for the exam, including how to analyze and troubleshoot wireless LANs and RF communications, 802.11 physical layer frame formats and technologies, 802.11 operations and frame exchanges, spectrum analysis, and much more. Inside, you′ll find: Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you′re getting the instruction you need for the exam Practical hands–on exercises to reinforce skills, including using the Wireshark and OmniPeek protocol analyzer software In–depth strategies for troubleshooting and analyzing complex enterprise WLAN environments Real–world scenarios that put what you′ve learned in the context of actual job roles Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam Two practice exams and over 150 flashcards on the CD to further facilitate your learning A handy tear card that maps the official exam objectives to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives. SYBEX TEST ENGINE Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and practice exams. ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence. About the CWNP Program CWNP is the industry standard for vendor–neutral, enterprise WLAN certifications. The focus is to educate IT professionals in the technology behind all enterprise WLAN products and to enable these professionalsto manage wireless LAN enterprise infrastructures, regardless of the vendor solution utilized. CWNP is a privately held corporation based in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.cwnp.com. Includes Real–World Scenarios, Hands–On Exercises, and Leading–Edge Exam Prep Software Featuring: Two full–length practice exams Over 150 electronic flashcards

1 802.11 Overview. 2 802.11 Physical (PHY) Layer Frame Format. 3 802.11 MAC Sub–layer Frame Format. 4 802.11 Management Frames. 5 802.11 Control Frames. 6 802.11 Data Frames. 7 802.11 Medium Contention. 8 802.11 Power Management. 9 802.11 Security. 10 802.11n – HT analysis. 11 Spectrum Analysis – Layer 1. 12 Protocol Analyzer Operation & Troubleshooting.

David A. Westcott, CWNE #7, is an independent consultant and technical trainer with over 25 years of experience. He has been a certified trainer and course developer for over 17 years, working with government agencies, corporations, and universities. David D. Coleman, CWNE #4, is the Global Training Manager for Aerohive Networks, creators of the award–winning cooperative control wireless LAN (WLAN) architecture. He is the author of numerous white papers and books about Wi–Fi technology. Peter Mackenzie, CWNE #33, is the Head of Technical Operations at MarQuest, and has many years of experience providing wireless network training and consultancy specializing in network analysis and troubleshooting. Ben Miller, CWNE #12, is Course Director for the Global Knowledge Wireless Curriculum, where he oversees course development, instructor readiness, and equipment testing for vendor–neutral wireless training.