One book covering TWO wireless certifications--PW0-104 and PW0-204

CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator and CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional All-in-One Exam Guide (PW0-104 and PW0-204) is the first book to cover every objective for the two most popular certifications in CWNP's renowned wireless certification program. The books four sections provide easy access to the core components of these two CWNP exams. The organization of this book allows the objectives of both exams to be covered without redundancies driven by overlapping objectives. The book contains real-world scenarios, solutions, and step-by-step procedures so it serves as a reliable wireless network implementation and management guide.

CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator and CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional All-in-One Exam Guide features:

• Complete coverage of all material on exams PW0-104 and PW0-204
• Screenshots with instructions that provide practical experience with the technologies covered on the exams
• CD-ROM with practice exam software including 100+ questions and answers, video demonstrations of select wireless LAN activities, and a searchable ebook

Full coverage of exams PW0-104 and PW0-204:
Wireless Fundamentals; Radio Frequency Fundamentals; RF Math; Wireless Network Antennas; Spread Spectrum Technologies; IEEE 802.11; Planning and Installing Wireless LANs; Infrastructure Hardware and Software; Client Devices; Wireless Network Design; Site Surveys; Administering Wireless LANs; Performance Tuning for Wireless LANs; Troubleshooting Common Problems; Wireless LAN Security; Wireless Network Attacks; Threat Analysis; Security Policies; Implementing 802.1X; Fast and Secure Roaming; Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems

Sales Handle
Get TWO wireless certifications covered in ONE book along with a definitive source of reference knowledge a huge competitive differentiator!

About the Book
CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator and CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional All-in-One Exam Guide (PW0-104 and PW0-204) will be the first book to cover every objective for the two most popular certifications in CWNP's highly popular wireless certification program. The book's four sections will provide the reader with an exceptional reference tool and easy access to the core components of these 2 CWNP exams. The organization of this All-in-One Exam Guide enables the author to cover the objectives of both exams without redundancies driven by overlapping objectives. In addition to coverage of the objectives, the book will contain real-world scenarios, solutions and step-by-step procedures so it serves as a true resource during wireless network implementation and management. This practical experience will gives readers a far greater understanding of the 2 exam's objectives: CWNP will shortly begin to require that exam candidates for the more advanced CWSP exam must earn the introductory CWNA certification first this book will provide dual-exam coverage to appeal to anyone who is 1) starting off with the CWNA exam and looking for a study guide and 2) looking to brush up on CWNA knowledge before taking the CWSP exam

Features

• The prior individual titles for McGraw-Hill's CWNA Study Guide and CWSP Study Guides have sold more than 35,00 copies over the lifetime of these books
• The book will be both exhaustive and practical and serve as CWNA/CWSP exam preparation. The included step-by-step details and accompanying screen captures give the readers practical experience with the material to drive home the technologies of the exam objectives more clearly
• CD-ROM includes practice exam software with 100+ questions and answers, video demonstrations of select wireless LAN activities, and a searchable, eBook version
• The book is designed for Network Professionals and Wireless local area network (LAN) administrators and engineers looking to certify their skills implementing, managing, and securing wireless networks. Will also appeal to those looking to make inroads into the wireless networking industry: Systems & Network Administrators, Engineers, & Analysts, Technical Support & Implementation Engineers, Technical Consultants, and Network Architects. Includes Network+, CCNA, MCSE, and CNE certificate holders
• Covers TWO exams in ONE book newly updated CWNA Exam #PW0-104 (released 11/08) and upcoming new CWSP Exam #PWO-204 (expected to go live Q4/09) for the most up to date source of wireless resource information and exam study guide
• CWNP sells practice exams for $50 each this book includes self-study questions at the end of each chapter plus 2 practice exams and instructional videos on the book's CD for a superior value proposition price of $74.99.
• Comprehensive resource suitable for on the job reference use

Because of the included security coverage and inclusion of the CWSP Exam Objectives, security practitioners will also be interested in this comprehensive guide. This includes CompTIA Security+ candidates, Certified Ethical Hacker students, CISSP professionals, penetration testers and IT security junkies.

About the Exams

• $175 to take the CWNA exam/$225 to take the CWSP exam
• Globally popularity, available in 120 countries
• Certifications valid for 3 years and then you must recertify

Market/Audience
The book is designed for Network Professionals and Wireless local area network (LAN) administrators and engineers looking to certify their skills implementing, managing, and securing wireless networks. Will also appeal to those looking to make inroads into the wireless networking industry: Systems & Network Administrators, Engineers, and Analysts, Technical Support and Implementation Engineers, Technical Consultants, and Network Architects. Includes Network+, CCNA, MCSE, and CNE certificate holders.

Because of the included security coverage and inclusion of the CWSP Exam Objectives, security practitioners will also be interested in this comprehensive guide. This includes CompTIA Security+ candidates, Certified Ethical Hacker students, CISSP professionals, penetration testers and IT security junkies.

About the Author
Tom Carpenter (Columbus, OH) is the founder and Senior Consultant at The Systems Education Company, a wireless training and consulting company that provides wireless LAN installations and ongoing administration. In addition to wireless LAN work, The Systems Education Company develops and delivers training classes to thousands of technical professionals each year on topics ranging from wireless networking to ethical hacking and security. Carpenter is the author for McGraw-Hill of several books on wireless networking technologies including the CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide, 4^th Edition, CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional Official Study Guide, 2^nd Edition (co-authored), Wireless# Certification Study Guide, and the CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide. He has also authored books on VoIP and database technologies.

Tom Carpenter is founder and senior consultant at The Systems Education Company, a wireless training and consulting firm that instructs thousands of technical professionals each year. He is the author of CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide, Fourth Edition, CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional Official Study Guide, Second Edition (co-authored), Wireless# Certification Study Guide, and CWTS Certified Wireless Technology Specialist Study Guide.