Monthly Archives: January 2010

Waiting on Cisco

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Judson Bishop

For those wondering why it looks as if my studying has stalled, that’s because it has. I am waiting for Cisco to announce the new CCNP. I have passed BSCI and BCMSN but I have not passed ISCW or ONT. … Continue reading →

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WLAN QoS

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Judson Bishop

Note Where to begin? For each chapter from the ONT book I read that chapter, read the same topics in the QoS Exam Certification Guide, begin to take notes and then decide what feels lacking in my understanding. From that … Continue reading →

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WLAN Management

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Judson Bishop

The five elements of a Cisco wireless network read like an add right of some glossy, it’s here because there might be a question on the test: Client devices — laptops, phones and Mobility platform — Composed of lightweight access … Continue reading →

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WLAN Encryption and Authentication

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Judson Bishop

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) was the first implementation of wireless encryption, it has several weaknesses and should not be used. Weaknesses include: Weak encryption that has been broken Vulnerable to dictionary attacks Client trusts AP allowing … Continue reading →

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