CWNP Certification CWISA-102 CWNP Study Notes

• PtMP (Point-to-Multipoint): A single access point (AP) communicates with multiple client devices. This means the AP needs to manage how the available airtime is shared among those clients.
• Airtime Fairness: Mechanisms are needed to ensure that:
• PtP (Point-to-Point): A dedicated link only has two devices, eliminating the need for complex airtime management.
• Considerations in Both: While interference, SINR, and frequency selection are important in both PtMP and PtP systems, the need for airtime management is unique to the multipoint scenario.

References:

• Wireless Network Topologies (PtP vs. PtMP): Explanations of the differences in how communication is managed in each scenario.
• TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access): A common airtime sharing method used in PtMP systems.

• RFID for Livestock: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are the most widely used technology for livestock tracking and individual identification on large farms.
• Benefits:

References

• RFID (General): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-frequency_identification

• Authentication: Verifying "who" the user or device is (e.g., via passwords, certificates).
• Authorization: Controlling "what" a user or device can do once authenticated (e.g., read-only vs. read/write permissions).
• Combined for Security: Both are essential. Authentication alone doesn't control access levels, and authorization without verification is meaningless.

References:

• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Articles and resources outlining the core principles of authentication and authorization.
• Cybersecurity Best Practices: Guides on securing systems will often emphasize the need for both authentication and authorization controls.

• Cloud Connectivity Relies on IP: Most cloud-based services operate via the internet, which utilizes Internet Protocol (IP) at Layer 3 of the network model.
• Flexibility: Various Layer 2 technologies (Ethernet, Wi-Fi) can connect to a Layer 3 network that ultimately provides Internet access
• BLE Exception: Bluetooth Low Energy can have cloud connectivity, but often through gateways and not as a direct Layer 2 connection.
• Eliminating Incorrect Options: IPX/SPX is an outdated protocol, and cellular is only one possible way to achieve Internet access.

References:

• OSI Model: Descriptions of Network Layers, especially Layer 2 (Data Link) and Layer 3 (Network).
• Cloud Architecture: Diagrams showing how devices commonly access cloud resources through internet-based infrastructures.