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CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide: Exam CWNA-108
The #1 selling Wi-Fi networking reference guide in the world The Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide is the ultimate preparation resource for the CWNA exam. Fully updated to align with the latest version of the exam, this book features expert coverage of all exam objectives to help you pass the exam. But passing the exam is just a first step. For over 16 years, the CWNA Study Guide has helped individuals jump-start their wireless networking careers. Wireless networking professionals across the globe use this book as their workplace reference guide for enterprise Wi-Fi technology. Owning this book provides you with a foundation of knowledge for important Wi-Fi networking topics,
The book authors have over 40 years of combined Wi-Fi networking expertise and provide real-world insights that you can leverage in your wireless networking career. Each of the book’s 20 chapters breaks down complex topics into easy to understand nuggets of useful information. Each chapter has review questions that help you gauge your progress along the way. Additionally, hands-on exercises allow you to practice applying CWNA concepts to real-world scenarios. You also get a year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, which features additional resources and study aids, including bonus practice exam questions.
The CWNA certification is a de facto standard for anyone working with wireless technology. It shows employers that you have demonstrated competence in critical areas, and have the knowledge and skills to perform essential duties that keep their wireless networks functioning and safe. The Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide gives you everything you need to pass the exam with flying colors.
The book authors have over 40 years of combined Wi-Fi networking expertise and provide real-world insights that you can leverage in your wireless networking career. Each of the book’s 20 chapters breaks down complex topics into easy to understand nuggets of useful information. Each chapter has review questions that help you gauge your progress along the way. Additionally, hands-on exercises allow you to practice applying CWNA concepts to real-world scenarios. You also get a year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, which features additional resources and study aids, including bonus practice exam questions.
The CWNA certification is a de facto standard for anyone working with wireless technology. It shows employers that you have demonstrated competence in critical areas, and have the knowledge and skills to perform essential duties that keep their wireless networks functioning and safe. The Certified Wireless Network Administrator Study Guide gives you everything you need to pass the exam with flying colors.
- GenresComputer Science
1088 pages, Paperback
Published March 9, 2021
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July 2, 2026
This book is probably close to being the magnum opus of WiFi.
Good:
I learnt SO MUCH about everything related to WiFi...like the physics, the hardware (electronic components - how they work and what they do), the software (that too at different levels...think about the OSI model you studied in your bachelor's), how to install it depending on the needs (enterprise, big, small, stadium, outdoors, etc.) which was very useful to know and now I finally understand why the WiFi at hotels can suck so much sometimes (co-channel interference mostly btw) and many other things.
So, basically, it covers everything from Physics and hardware to high-level software and everything in between.
I found it easy to read but had to consult an LLM sometimes to understand some stuff better and deeper.
Not so good(for someone not interested in the exam):
The heading reveals what I wanna say, but the book's written for people preparing for this exam, so I don't wanna judge it like a normal book. But in case you're a casual reader like me, reading it just to gain knowledge, then here are a few things:
- It has a lot of info that you won't be interested in, like which amendment was made when to allow what… very specific details of various options available in the market… good to know for the exam, but practically the landscape keeps changing, and you can just Google this info if needed (or ask an LLM nowadays).
- Some things are not explained in depth or nicely enough to grasp the concept, which is understandable because the book covers SO much that not everything can be explained, but I wondered at times if it even made sense to put it there if you can't really explain it due to space limitations or whatever.
- Sometimes you don't realise that you're just reading through info that you don't care about until it's a bit late. This harkens back to the 1st point here. But some useless (for us non-exam-takers) info is blended into the normal text, so at times it took me a while to realise I wasn't learning anything at all by reading these pages, and I should probably just skim them. Be wary of those pages.
But, basically, just skim through the part (sometimes very many pages) that you don't wanna read and don't worry about it cuz there's just SO MUCH to read anyway.
Conclusion:
It's an amazing book. I think I'm probably ok recommending it to every single Computer Scientist out there because we don't learn this practical stuff in our bachelor's and master's, and we use WiFi literally every day, almost all day. And people expect us to know these things more technically than an average person. This book will cover most of the gap that there's to cover.
Good:
I learnt SO MUCH about everything related to WiFi...like the physics, the hardware (electronic components - how they work and what they do), the software (that too at different levels...think about the OSI model you studied in your bachelor's), how to install it depending on the needs (enterprise, big, small, stadium, outdoors, etc.) which was very useful to know and now I finally understand why the WiFi at hotels can suck so much sometimes (co-channel interference mostly btw) and many other things.
So, basically, it covers everything from Physics and hardware to high-level software and everything in between.
I found it easy to read but had to consult an LLM sometimes to understand some stuff better and deeper.
Not so good(for someone not interested in the exam):
The heading reveals what I wanna say, but the book's written for people preparing for this exam, so I don't wanna judge it like a normal book. But in case you're a casual reader like me, reading it just to gain knowledge, then here are a few things:
- It has a lot of info that you won't be interested in, like which amendment was made when to allow what… very specific details of various options available in the market… good to know for the exam, but practically the landscape keeps changing, and you can just Google this info if needed (or ask an LLM nowadays).
- Some things are not explained in depth or nicely enough to grasp the concept, which is understandable because the book covers SO much that not everything can be explained, but I wondered at times if it even made sense to put it there if you can't really explain it due to space limitations or whatever.
- Sometimes you don't realise that you're just reading through info that you don't care about until it's a bit late. This harkens back to the 1st point here. But some useless (for us non-exam-takers) info is blended into the normal text, so at times it took me a while to realise I wasn't learning anything at all by reading these pages, and I should probably just skim them. Be wary of those pages.
But, basically, just skim through the part (sometimes very many pages) that you don't wanna read and don't worry about it cuz there's just SO MUCH to read anyway.
Conclusion:
It's an amazing book. I think I'm probably ok recommending it to every single Computer Scientist out there because we don't learn this practical stuff in our bachelor's and master's, and we use WiFi literally every day, almost all day. And people expect us to know these things more technically than an average person. This book will cover most of the gap that there's to cover.
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