Chapter 7. Wireless

This chapter covers the following official Network+ objectives:

• Given a scenario, install and configure a wireless network.

• Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless problems.

• Compare and contrast different wireless standards.

• Given a scenario, implement appropriate wireless security measures.

This chapter covers CompTIA Network+ objectives 2.2, 2.4, 3.3, and 5.1 For more information on the official Network+ exam topics, see the “About the Network+ Exam” section in the “Introduction.”

One of the bigger changes in the networking world since the release of the previous Network+ exam is in wireless networking. Networks of all shapes and sizes incorporate wireless segments into their networks. Home wireless networking has also grown significantly in the last few years.