Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Print

As organizations increasingly depend on wireless technologies in their everyday practices, the Fundamentals of Wireless LANs course teaches students to develop, implement, and troubleshoot wireless networks. This 70-hour, hands-on, skills-based course focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. It includes a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices.


Students who successfully complete this course will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Design a logical wireless LAN architecture for mobile wireless users in compliance with IEEE 802.11 standards.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the theory regarding the most common factors that influence WLANs (including EM spectrum, radio wave propagation, modulation techniques, and frequency and channel usage in wireless technologies).
  • Install internal and building-to-building WLANs with Cisco devices and appropriate antennas that meet mobility and throughput specifications, including the site survey and documentation.
  • Perform hardware setup and software configuration of Cisco Aironet® wireless products, including security using Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP), Cisco LEAP, and 802.1x protocols.
  • Upgrade wireless products and troubleshoot performance issues using event logging, command-line utilities, and diagnostic tools.

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to Wireless LANs
  • Module 2: IEEE 802.11 and Network Interface Cards
  • Module 3: Wireless Radio Technology
  • Module 4: Wireless Topologies
  • Module 5: Access Points
  • Module 6: Bridges
  • Module 7: Antennas
  • Module 8: Security
  • Module 9: Applications, Design, and Site Survey Preparation
  • Module 10: Site Survey and Installation
  • Module 11: Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Management, and Diagnostics
  • Module 12: Emerging Technologies
 

The Fundamental of Wireless LANs course advances students on a career path toward many occupations such as systems engineer, product support engineer, and systems integrator. This course also helps to prepare students for electrical engineering or computer and management information systems degree programs.

Industry-Recognized Certifications

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Wireless LANs course helps students achieve the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist (WLANFE) designation.

 

 
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