Recommended Wi-Fi reading List
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Recommended Wi-Fi reading list
There are a slew of books available currently available that cover the various 802.11 topics of deployment, security and frame analysis. Some of them are fantastic and some many of them are just plain lousy. Below are the books that should be in your personal Wi-Fi library.
CWNP Study Guides
1) CWNA Study Guide – Authors: David Coleman & David Westcott - ISBN #0471789526
The authors of the Sybex CWNA study guide are both CWNEs with years of experience. The book includes a CD with over 400 practice test questions, flashcards, software demos, videos, labs, Powerpoint presentations and more.1)
2)CWNA Official Study Guide – Authors: Devin Akin & Joshua Bardwell – ISBN: 0-07-222-902-0
The Official CWNA Study Guide contains comprehensive material about Wireless LAN Administration. -
3) CWSP Official Study Guide - Author: Tom Carpenter, Grant Moerschel, Richard Dreger – ISBN: 0072263202
The second edition of the CWSP Official Study Guide is long overdue but a fantastic job has been done by Tom, Grant and Richard. This book is a must in everyone’s Wi-Fi Library.
4) Wi-Fi Security White Papers:
These two white papers should be considered mandatory reading. Both whitepapers can be downloaded from www.cwnp.com.
A) 802.11i Authentication and Key Management (AKM) - Author: Devin Akin
This is also known as the famous “Chicken and Egg” whitepaper that covers how dynamic encryption keys are generated using the 802.11i defined 4-way handshake.
802.11i RSN Fast Secure Roaming - Author: Devin Akin. Technical Editor: David Coleman.
The FSR whitepaper discusses the pre-authentication methods defined as an optional under 802.11i. The paper also discusses proprietary fast secure roaming solutions. This paper will give you a glimpse into solutions that will eventually resolve the latency issues that occur during 802.1x/EAP authentication.
3) CWAP Official Study Guide – Author: Devin Akin – ISBN: 0072255854
Intended for networking professionals who have already earned CWNA certification, this study guide describes the MAC and PHY frame formatting and frame exchange processes behind every 802.11 wireless LAN, and overviews the various types of wireless LAN protocol analyzers.
This book is by the far the best one ever written by Devin Akin.
4) Wireless# Exam Mega Guide - Authors: Joel Barrett and Jimmy Donahue - Preplogic
This Mega Guide covers the key points you need to know to pass the Wireless# certification exam. Topics covered include; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMAX, ZigBee, Infrared, RFID, and VoWLAN, Wireless hardware, software and installation; Applications, support and security. This 110 page PDF is available for purchase and download at http://www.preplogic.com/products/me...ls.asp?eid=769
5) Wireless# Certification Official Study Guide - Author: Tom Carpenter - ISBN 0072263423
Extra reading for CWNA:
1) 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals – Authors: Pejman Roshan & Jonathon Leary – ISBN: 1-58705-077-3
An excellent Cisco Press book that covers the basics of RF and 802.11 WLAN design.
2) 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide - Author: Matthew Gast - ISBN: 0596100523
This is a top notch book about all aspects of 802.11 technology. Matthew’s book is really a good read to help you prep for all three CWNP exams.
3) Deploying License-Free Wireless Wide-Area Networks – Author: Jack Unger - ISBN: 1-58705-069-2
Another very good Cisco Press book. This book has an emphasis on outdoor 802.11 deployments. Good book to read if you want to learn more about bridging.
4) Managing and Securing a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network –Authors: Jeremy Wall, David Faircloth and Joel Barrett – ISBN: 1932266917
Everything you need to design and deploy a secure and accessible Cisco SWAN. The Structured Wireless-Aware Networking (SWAN) solutions from Cisco Systems. Good book to get if you want to learn more about deploying VLANs and VOIP solutions with Cisco wireless equipment.
5) 802.11 Wireless Network Site Surveying and Installation - Author: Bruce Alexander - ISBN: 1587051648
Another good book with an emphasis on site surveys.
Extra reading for CWSP:
1) Real 802.11 Security (Wi-Fi Protected Access and 802.11i) – Authors: Jon Edney and William Arbaugh – ISBN: 0-321-13620-9
Excellent security book especially if you want to learn the cryptographic “guts” behind al the algorithms and protocols that are used in wireless security.
2) Wi-Foo, The Secrets of Wireless Hacking – Authors: Andrew Vladimirov, Konstantin V. Gavrilenko and Andrei A. Mikhailovsky
ISBN: 0321202171
If you are looking for a wireless security book from a Linux perspective…. This is the book. Excellent book even if you are not a Linux geek.
3) Cisco Wireless LAN Security - Authors: Krishna Sankar, Sri Sundaralingam, Andrew Balinsky and Darrin Miller. - ISBN: 1587051540
Covers the spectrum of WLAN security, including protocols and specifications, vulnerabilities and threats, and, especially, deployment patterns and design guidelines. With a unique combination of theory and practice, this book addresses fundamental wireless concepts, such as WEP, and innovations, such as EAP, switching, and management. Each chapter includes detailed illustrations, checklists, design templates, and other resources. You will also find generic wireless deployment patterns based on real-world customer installations and functional examples of architecture, design, and best practices
Extra Reading for CWAP/CWNE:
1) IEEE 802.11 Handbook, A Designer’s Companion - Second Edition – Authors: Bob O’Hara and Al Petrick – ISBN: 0-7381-1444-95
The handbook is a MUST have if you want to get a basic understanding of the details of the PHY and MAC layers of the 802.11 standard.
This book will also serve as the “official” study guide for CWNE. This book is an excellent study resource for all the CWNP certifications.
2) A Field Guide to Wireless LANs for Administrators and Power Users – Author: Thomas Maufer – ISBN: 0-13-101406-4
An excellent book for detailed frame analysis.
3) The 802.11 Standard & Amendments - Authors: 802.11 Working Group & Task Groups
The original 802.11 standard as well as the all the ratified 802.11 amendments can be downloaded from the following URL:
http://standards.ieee.org/getieee802/802.11.html
There are a slew of books available currently available that cover the various 802.11 topics of deployment, security and frame analysis. Some of them are fantastic and some many of them are just plain lousy. Below are the books that should be in your personal Wi-Fi library.
CWNP Study Guides
1) CWNA Study Guide – Authors: David Coleman & David Westcott - ISBN #0471789526
The authors of the Sybex CWNA study guide are both CWNEs with years of experience. The book includes a CD with over 400 practice test questions, flashcards, software demos, videos, labs, Powerpoint presentations and more.1)
2)CWNA Official Study Guide – Authors: Devin Akin & Joshua Bardwell – ISBN: 0-07-222-902-0
The Official CWNA Study Guide contains comprehensive material about Wireless LAN Administration. -
3) CWSP Official Study Guide - Author: Tom Carpenter, Grant Moerschel, Richard Dreger – ISBN: 0072263202
The second edition of the CWSP Official Study Guide is long overdue but a fantastic job has been done by Tom, Grant and Richard. This book is a must in everyone’s Wi-Fi Library.
4) Wi-Fi Security White Papers:
These two white papers should be considered mandatory reading. Both whitepapers can be downloaded from www.cwnp.com.
A) 802.11i Authentication and Key Management (AKM) - Author: Devin Akin
This is also known as the famous “Chicken and Egg” whitepaper that covers how dynamic encryption keys are generated using the 802.11i defined 4-way handshake.
802.11i RSN Fast Secure Roaming - Author: Devin Akin. Technical Editor: David Coleman.The FSR whitepaper discusses the pre-authentication methods defined as an optional under 802.11i. The paper also discusses proprietary fast secure roaming solutions. This paper will give you a glimpse into solutions that will eventually resolve the latency issues that occur during 802.1x/EAP authentication.
3) CWAP Official Study Guide – Author: Devin Akin – ISBN: 0072255854
Intended for networking professionals who have already earned CWNA certification, this study guide describes the MAC and PHY frame formatting and frame exchange processes behind every 802.11 wireless LAN, and overviews the various types of wireless LAN protocol analyzers.
This book is by the far the best one ever written by Devin Akin.
4) Wireless# Exam Mega Guide - Authors: Joel Barrett and Jimmy Donahue - Preplogic
This Mega Guide covers the key points you need to know to pass the Wireless# certification exam. Topics covered include; Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMAX, ZigBee, Infrared, RFID, and VoWLAN, Wireless hardware, software and installation; Applications, support and security. This 110 page PDF is available for purchase and download at http://www.preplogic.com/products/me...ls.asp?eid=769
5) Wireless# Certification Official Study Guide - Author: Tom Carpenter - ISBN 0072263423
Extra reading for CWNA:
1) 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals – Authors: Pejman Roshan & Jonathon Leary – ISBN: 1-58705-077-3
An excellent Cisco Press book that covers the basics of RF and 802.11 WLAN design.
2) 802.11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide - Author: Matthew Gast - ISBN: 0596100523
This is a top notch book about all aspects of 802.11 technology. Matthew’s book is really a good read to help you prep for all three CWNP exams.
3) Deploying License-Free Wireless Wide-Area Networks – Author: Jack Unger - ISBN: 1-58705-069-2
Another very good Cisco Press book. This book has an emphasis on outdoor 802.11 deployments. Good book to read if you want to learn more about bridging.
4) Managing and Securing a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network –Authors: Jeremy Wall, David Faircloth and Joel Barrett – ISBN: 1932266917
Everything you need to design and deploy a secure and accessible Cisco SWAN. The Structured Wireless-Aware Networking (SWAN) solutions from Cisco Systems. Good book to get if you want to learn more about deploying VLANs and VOIP solutions with Cisco wireless equipment.
5) 802.11 Wireless Network Site Surveying and Installation - Author: Bruce Alexander - ISBN: 1587051648
Another good book with an emphasis on site surveys.
Extra reading for CWSP:
1) Real 802.11 Security (Wi-Fi Protected Access and 802.11i) – Authors: Jon Edney and William Arbaugh – ISBN: 0-321-13620-9
Excellent security book especially if you want to learn the cryptographic “guts” behind al the algorithms and protocols that are used in wireless security.
2) Wi-Foo, The Secrets of Wireless Hacking – Authors: Andrew Vladimirov, Konstantin V. Gavrilenko and Andrei A. Mikhailovsky
ISBN: 0321202171
If you are looking for a wireless security book from a Linux perspective…. This is the book. Excellent book even if you are not a Linux geek.
3) Cisco Wireless LAN Security - Authors: Krishna Sankar, Sri Sundaralingam, Andrew Balinsky and Darrin Miller. - ISBN: 1587051540
Covers the spectrum of WLAN security, including protocols and specifications, vulnerabilities and threats, and, especially, deployment patterns and design guidelines. With a unique combination of theory and practice, this book addresses fundamental wireless concepts, such as WEP, and innovations, such as EAP, switching, and management. Each chapter includes detailed illustrations, checklists, design templates, and other resources. You will also find generic wireless deployment patterns based on real-world customer installations and functional examples of architecture, design, and best practices
Extra Reading for CWAP/CWNE:
1) IEEE 802.11 Handbook, A Designer’s Companion - Second Edition – Authors: Bob O’Hara and Al Petrick – ISBN: 0-7381-1444-95
The handbook is a MUST have if you want to get a basic understanding of the details of the PHY and MAC layers of the 802.11 standard.
This book will also serve as the “official” study guide for CWNE. This book is an excellent study resource for all the CWNP certifications.
2) A Field Guide to Wireless LANs for Administrators and Power Users – Author: Thomas Maufer – ISBN: 0-13-101406-4
An excellent book for detailed frame analysis.
3) The 802.11 Standard & Amendments - Authors: 802.11 Working Group & Task Groups
The original 802.11 standard as well as the all the ratified 802.11 amendments can be downloaded from the following URL:
http://standards.ieee.org/getieee802/802.11.html
