Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference

Toby Velte, Anthony Velte

  • 出版商: Cisco Press
  • 出版日期: 2005-10-01
  • 售價: $1,170
  • 貴賓價: 9.5$1,112
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 288
  • 裝訂: Paperback
  • ISBN: 158705227X
  • ISBN-13: 9781587052279
  • 相關分類: 802.11Cisco
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Description:

Your quick-and-easy reference to 802.11 WLAN components and protocols 

  • Access wireless Cisco product information, including coverage on wireless client adapters and IP phones
  • Learn the ideal configuration of access points, bridges, antennas, and routers for your specific situation
  • Integrate a Cisco solution with various wireless networking gear
  • Configure and troubleshoot access points and client devices promptly
  • Optimize, secure, and tune your WLAN by following helpful tips and hints
  • Refer to charts and tables that both network beginners and professionals can easily scan
  • Make the right decision about your organization’s wireless network with quick leverage

Whether you are a network engineer, network administrator, business decision maker, or student, you know that wireless networking capabilities are an increasingly essential part of your purchasing and implementing decisions. You want the most out of your wireless gear, but memorizing every product and protocol is daunting when faced with a myriad of solutions and options. Now, you can turn to Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference, a time-saving tool for the office, field, or classroom lab, when you need a memory-refresher or a quick-tip guide on maximizing your wireless network.

 

If you work on a wireless network using Cisco® technologies, keep this book within reach. Compact and convenient, this concise reference can be browsed occasionally or consulted regularly for a glance at a technical specification or that elusive command argument. Divided into three easy-to-follow sections, Part I describes and provides ways for Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment offerings to be integrated into an existing network. Part II covers how to configure access points and clients and how to set up and manage a secure wireless network. Lastly, Part III shows you how to maintain a wireless network and troubleshoot common wireless issues. Meant to be used in a hands-on capacity, this transportable guide is a practical tool when performing a variety of tasks on your wireless network.

 

This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

 

 

 

Table of Contents:

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1          Cisco Wireless Equipment

Cisco Aironet APs

Cisco Aironet 1100 Series

Aironet 1130AG Series AP

Cisco Aironet 1200 Series

Aironet 1230AG Series AP

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series

AP Quick Comparison

Airespace

Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight AP

Cisco WLAN Controllers

Cisco Wireless Bridges

Cisco Aironet 1300 Series as a Bridge

Cisco Aironet 1400 Series

Wireless Bridge Quick Comparison

Cisco Client Adapters

Cisco Aironet 350

Cisco Aironet 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g CardBus and PCI Wireless Client LAN Adapters

Cisco Aironet 5 GHz 802.11a Adapter

Client Adapter Quick Comparison

Cisco Wireless Router and Switch Services

Cisco 3200 Series Wireless and Mobile Routers

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switches

Cisco Wireless 7920 IP Phone

Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)

Other Resources

Chapter 2          Cisco Antennas

Models

Antenna Tech Primer

Beam Width

Gain

Cisco 2.4-GHz Antennas

Cisco 5-GHz Bridge Antennas

Cisco 2.4-GHz Bridge Antennas

Diversity

Configuring Multiple Antennas for Diversity

Optimal Antenna Placement for Diversity

Upgrading Antennas

Adding a New Antenna


 

Placement Considerations with a New Type of Antenna

Range

Interference

Alignment

The Best Antenna for the Best Scenario

Warehouses

Offices

Bridging

Rules, Regulations, and Legalities of Antenna Usage and Placement

The Right Antenna for the Right Device

Power Regulation

Amplification

Other Resources

Chapter 3          Cisco Wireless Technologies

   Cisco SWAN

SWAN Highlights

Roaming

RF Management

Cisco Mobile Wireless Center

Provisioning Manager

Fault Mediator

Performance Mediator

Cisco Wireless Certifications

WLAN Design Specialist

WLAN Sales Specialist

WLAN Support Specialist

Other Resources

Chapter 4          Wireless Security

Security Overview

WEP Overview

WEP Weaknesses

IEEE 802.1X Authentication

Manage Port Access

Attacking with MAC

802.1X Protocols

Extensible Authentication Protocol

EAP-TLS

Cisco Wireless EAP

PEAP

PEAP Overview

PEAP Version 0 and Version 1


 

EAP-FAST

Comparison of 802.1X Authentication Methods

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

WPA

WPA2

Encryption

Data Encryption Standard (DES)

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

Other Resources

Chapter 5          Installing and Configuring Access Points

Site Survey

AP Location for Site Survey

Performing the Survey

Manual Site Survey

Assisted Site Survey

Analyzing Your Site

Cabling

Encryption and Authentication

40/64-Bit Versus 104/128-Bit Encryption

Setting WEP Keys Using the CLI

802.1X Configuration

802.1X CLI Configuration

Antenna Placement

Initial Settings

Express Set-Up

Express Security Set-Up

APs as Repeaters

Repeater Overview

Configuring Repeater APs

Configuring a Repeater Using the CLI

Other Resources

Chapter 6          Configuring Clients

Client Utilities

ACU and Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU)

ACM

CEM

LSM

Network Discovery

Client Configuration

Profiles

Creating a Profile

Selecting an Active Profile

Setting System Parameters


 

Choosing Between Infrastructure and Ad Hoc

Advanced Infrastructure Parameters

Advanced Ad Hoc Parameters

Configuring Security

Configuring WEP Keys

Configuring 802.1X Authentication

LEAP

Host-based EAP

Configuring EAP in Windows

EAP-TLS

PEAP

EAP-SIM

Chapter 7          Wireless and Wired LAN Integration Overview

Wireless Network Design Considerations

Establish Your Network’s Size

Determining Bandwidth

Designing for Special Needs

Organizational Needs

Physical Constraints

Antennas

Design Checklist

Topologies

WLAN Topologies

Ad Hoc

Infrastructure

Bridge Topologies

Channel Setup

Integration Issues

Security Planning

Virtual LANs

Using Cisco Equipment with Third-Party Vendors

Integration Checklist

Connecting Your Network

Address Management

Access Control

Roaming

Fast, Secure Roaming

Configuring WDS

Step 1: Configure Your APs or Switches as WDS Devices

Step 2: Configure Your APs to Use the WDS Device

Step 3: Enable Layer 3 Mobility to an SSID

Step 4: Configure the Authentication Server to Support Fast, Secure Roaming

Other Resources


 

Chapter 8          Wireless Security: Next Steps

Filtering

MAC Filtering

Setting MAC Filters

IP Filtering

Setting IP Filters

WPA

Connecting to a RADIUS Server

Configuring the AP for RADIUS Connection

Configuring the RADIUS Server

Defining Authentication

Building a Honeypot

Chapter 9          CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution

CiscoWorks LMS Overview

Campus Manager

Device Fault Manager

Resource Manager Essentials

CiscoView

CiscoWorks Management Server

Common Services

Configuring CiscoWorks LMS

LMS Homepage

Initial Tasks

Automatic Device Discovery

Adding Devices Using DCA

Bulk Import

Collecting Data

Performing Application Tasks

Campus Manager

RME

DFM

Internetwork Performance Monitor

Other Resources

Chapter 10        CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE)

Dashboard

Managing WLANs

Configuring Devices

Radio Management

Configuring the Network for Radio Manager

Collecting Radio Location Data

Generating Radio Parameters


 

Radio Manager Features

Auto Re-Site Survey

Self Healing

Detecting Interference

Security

Managing Security

Rogue AP Detection and Mitigation

Chapter 12        Tuning AP Radio Parameters

Power Tuning

Managing Power Settings on the AP

Managing Power Settings on the Client

Radio Tuning

Determining Optimal Channel and Frequency

Tuning to the Optimal Channel and Frequency

Data Configuration

Data Rates

Configuring Antenna Usage

Configuring the Beacon Period and DTIM

Configuring the RTS Threshold

Configuring Data Retries

Configuring the Fragmentation Threshold

Chapter 13        Network Tuning Tools and Resources

Signal Strength

Using Perfmon

Views

Chart View

Alert View

Log View

Report View

QoS

QoS Overview

Configuring QoS

Using Third-Party Tools

NetStumbler

AirMagnet

Sniffer Wireless

Other Resources

Chapter 14    Diagnosing Client Connection Problems

Troubleshooting Access Points (AP)

AP Problems

Check the AP

Faulty APs


 

Configuration Issues

Signal Strength

Change Channels

Check the SSID

WEP Keys

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

IP Address Duplication

DHCP Misconfiguration

MAC Filtering

Troubleshooting and Conflict Resolution Tools

Client Troubleshooting Utility

Prioritizing Connections

Windows Resource Conflicts

Troubleshooting Checklist

Other Resources

Chapter 15    Diagnosing Performance Problems

Connection Problems

Authentication and Re-Authentication Problems

Hardware Issues

Firmware

Configuration

Signal Problems

Cable Type

Installation Issues

Slow WLAN Network Throughput

Bridged Networks

Line-of-Sight Networks

Fresnel Zone

Other Resources

Appendix A       802.11 Protocols

Bands and Channels

Throughput

Network Capacity

Range

802.11b and 802.11g

802.11b

802.11g

802.11a

Multiband Solutions

Index

商品描述(中文翻譯)

描述:
您快速方便的802.11 WLAN組件和協議參考資料

- 存取無線Cisco產品資訊,包括無線客戶端適配器和IP電話的覆蓋範圍
- 學習適合您特定情況的存取點、橋接器、天線和路由器的理想配置
- 將Cisco解決方案與各種無線網絡設備集成
- 迅速配置和疑難排解存取點和客戶端設備
- 通過遵循有用的提示和技巧來優化、保護和調整您的無線局域網
- 參考圖表和表格,供網絡初學者和專業人士輕鬆查閱
- 通過快速利用,為您的組織的無線網絡做出正確的決策

無論您是網絡工程師、網絡管理員、業務決策者還是學生,您都知道無線網絡能力是您購買和實施決策中越來越重要的一部分。您希望充分利用您的無線設備,但在面對眾多解決方案和選項時,記住每個產品和協議是令人生畏的。現在,當您需要恢復記憶或快速提示如何最大化您的無線網絡時,您可以轉向《Cisco 802.11無線網絡快速參考》,這是一個節省時間的工具,適用於辦公室、戶外或課堂實驗室。

如果您使用Cisco技術在無線網絡上工作,請隨時保持這本書的可及性。這本簡潔方便的參考書可以偶爾瀏覽,也可以定期查閱技術規範或那些難以捉摸的命令參數。分為三個易於遵循的部分,第一部分描述了如何將Cisco無線局域網(WLAN)設備集成到現有網絡中的方法。第二部分介紹了如何配置存取點和客戶端,以及如何建立和管理安全的無線網絡。最後,第三部分向您展示如何維護無線網絡並解決常見的無線問題。這本便攜指南旨在在實際操作中使用,是在無線網絡上執行各種任務時的實用工具。

本書是Cisco Press®的Networking Technology Series的一部分,為網絡專業人士提供構建高效網絡、了解新技術和建立成功職業生涯的寶貴信息。