The must-have guide to the CWTS exam, updated for 2017

CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide is your number-one resource for comprehensive exam preparation. Updated to study in 2017 and beyond, this book takes a multi-modal approach to ensure your complete confidence and ability for the big day: full coverage of all CWTS exam objectives reinforces your conceptual knowledge, hands-on exercises help hone your practical skills, and the Sybex online learning environment provides flashcards, a glossary, and review questions to help you test your understanding along the way. An objective map and pre-assessment test allow for more efficient preparation by showing you what you already know and what you need to review—and the companion website's complete practice exams give you a "dry run" so you can pinpoint weak areas while there's still time to improve. If you're serious about earning your CWTS certification, this book is your ideal companion for complete and thorough preparation. 

Learn critical concepts and apply essential skills in areas like hardware and software, radio frequency fundamentals, surveying and installation, support, troubleshooting, security, and more. This guide gives you everything you need to approach the exam with confidence.

• Master 100 percent of the CWTS exam objectives
• Use effective planning tools to get the most out of your study time
• Practice your skills with hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios
• Access online study aids that let you review any time, any place

The CWTS certification gets your foot in the door of a growing industry, and is a stepping stone to the industry standard CWNP certification. The exam will test your abilities in all fundamental areas of Wi-Fi technology, so it's important that your study plan be complete and up-to-date. CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide is your ideal solution for comprehensive preparation.

Contents

Chapter 1 Computer Networking Fundamentals

Chapter 2 Wireless Local Area Networking, Standards, and Certifications

Chapter 3 Infrastructure and Client Devices Used with Wireless Networking

Chapter 4 Radio Frequency Fundamentals for Wireless Networking

Chapter 5 Antenna Technology for Wireless Networking

Chapter 6 Communication for Wireless Networking

Chapter 7 Modulation Technology for Wireless Networking

Chapter 8 Security Fundamentals for Wireless Networking

Chapter 9 Design for Wireless Networking

Chapter 10 Mobile Device Management and BYOD Fundamentals

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting for Wireless Networking

Covers 100% of exam objectives, including hardware and software, radio frequency fundamentals, surveying and installation, support, troubleshooting, security, and much more....

Includes online interactive learning environment with:

+ 2 custom practice exams

+ More than 200 Electronic Flashcards

+ Searchable key term glossary

The Only Complete, Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for the CWTS, CWS, or CWT Exams

The CWTS certification is an entry-level wireless certification appropriate for sales, marketing, help desk, and support level Wi-Fi professionals who want to become familiar with IEEE 802.11 terminology. The CWS (specialist) certification is geared toward those who need to be able to explain basic features and capabilities of IEEE 802.11 wireless networking and can assist in selecting the best equipment for a deployment or communicate well with those who are responsible for such decisions. The CWT (technician) certification is intended for those responsible for installation and initial configuration of WLAN hardware.

This CWTS, CWS, and CWT Complete Study Guide covers 100% of the exam objectives, along with vital study tools that enable you to face the exam with confidence. A pre-assessment test helps you identify what you know and what you need to learn, review questions allow you to test your knowledge at the end of each chapter, and hands-on exercises show you how to apply your skills. And with the exclusive Sybex online learning environment, you'll study more efficiently and be fully prepared.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Networking Fundamentals and Wireless LAN Standards
• Infrastructure and Client Devices
• RF Fundamentals
• Antenna and Modulation Technology
• Security Fundamentals
• Design and Troubleshooting
• Mobile Device Management

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit http://www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, register your book to get in your unique PIN, and instantly gain a year of FREE access to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 custom practice exams. Practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam. 120 questions total!
• More than 200 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam.
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared.

ABOUT THE CWNP PROGRAM

The Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP) program is the IT industry standard for vendor neutral enterprise Wi-Fi training and certification. CWNP offers many certifications including CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist, CWS: Certified Wireless Specialist, and CWT: Certified Wireless Technician.