CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator & CWSP Certified Wireless Security Professional All-in-One Exam Guide (PW0-104 & PW0-204)

CHAPTER 9Wireless Network Design

In this chapter, you will

• Learn about the different wireless LAN design models

• Understand the design requirements for specific wireless implementation types

• Understand the proper application of VLANs in wireless networks

Before you can plan a wireless network, you must understand the different design models available to you. Vendors implement the 802.11 standard in different ways. For example, one vendor may deploy all of the 802.11 processing at the AP and only manage and monitor the wireless network from a central location. Another vendor may implement portions of 802.11 in the AP and the remaining protocols in a central controller. Additional models exist as well. As a wireless LAN administrator and ...