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CWNP Certified Wireless Network Administrator CWNA-109 · Domain 4: WLAN network architecture and design concepts

Coverage vs capacity design, cell sizing and airtime

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Early Wi-Fi designs aimed simply for coverage: place as few APs as possible so every area has a usable signal. Modern designs usually aim for capacity: enough airtime for all the devices and applications in each area. Understanding the difference is central to CWNA's design domain.

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