Managing and Securing a Cisco SWAN [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

David Wall (Author), Jeremy Faircloth (Author), Joel Barrett (Author), Jan Kanclirz Jr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2004

This book is essential reading for any network admin, network engineer, or security consultant responsible for the design, deployment and/or management of a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network. It covers all product features, with particular attention to the challenges of integrating legacy Cisco products into a Wireless-Aware network. Specifically, the book also includes coverage of Cisco IOS Software-based Cisco Aironet Series access points, Cisco and Cisco Compatible client adapters and the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE).





- Emphasis on AUTOMATING and SIMPLIFYING the management of mixed environment (wired and wireless) networks.

- Describes how to centralized control and configuration of thousands of networking devices

- Security blueprint to help detect rogue access points and achieve fast, secure roaming for mobile applications

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About the Author

David Wall (CCSI #22530), author of Multi-Tier Application Programming with PHP: A Practical Guide for Architects and Programmers, contributes regularly to technical and general-interest publications and reviews books for online bookseller Amazon.com. David also works as a consultant, specializing in voice over IP applications and network design. A Cisco Certified Systems Instructor, David teaches engineers and salespeople about technologies from Cisco Systems. David's other professional interests include hosting applications for small businesses, and the integration of disparate systems using open-source technologies.

Jan Kanclirz Jr. (CCIE #12136- Security,CCSP,CCNP,CCIP,CCNA,CCDA,INFOSEC Professional) is a Senior Network Information Security Engineer working for IBM Global Services. Currently, he is responsible for strategic and technical evolution of a large, multi-customer/multi-data center networks and their security environment. Jan specializes in multi- vendor, hands-on implementations and architectures of network technologies such as routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion sensors, content networking, and wireless networks. Beyond network design and engineering, Jan's back-ground includes extensive experience with Linux and BSD administration and security implementations.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1st edition (April 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932266917
• ISBN-13: 978-1932266917
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,512,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)