The Wireless LAN Administration course, whether in an academic format or a 5-day fast-track format, provides the networking professional a complete foundation of knowledge for entering into or advancing in the wireless networking industry. From basic RF theory to 802.11 frame exchange processes, this course delivers hands on training that will benefit the novice as well as the experienced network professional.
System administrators, Network administrators, Consultants,...
Introduction to Wireless LANs
- The Wireless LAM Market
- Application of Wireless LANs
Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals
- Principles of antennas
- RF math calculations
Spread Spectrum Technologies
- Uses of Spread Spectrum
- Frequency Hopping
- Direct Sequencing
- Comparing DSSS to FHSS
Wireless LAN Infrastructure
- Access points
- Wireless bridges
- Residential gateways
- Enterprise gateways
Antennas and Accessories
- RF Antennnas
- Power over Ethernet
- Accessories
Wireless LAN Organizations and Standards
- FCC rules
- IEEE 802.11 family of standards
- Wireless LAN organizations
- HomeRF
- Bluetooth
- Infrared
802.11 Network Architecture
- Authentication and association
- Basic Service Set
- Extended Service Set
- Independent Basic Service Set
Physical and MAC Layers
- Differences between wireless and Ethernet frames
- Collision handling and the use of RTS/CTS
- Throughput and dynamic rate selection
- Interframe spacing
- Effects of packet fragmentation
Troubleshooting Wireless LANs Installations
- Multipath
- Hidden Node
- System Throughput
- Identifying and resolving interference problems
Wireless LAN Security
- Analysis of 802.11 security including WEP
- Available security solutions
- Types of network attacks
- Protecting the network from attacks
- Corporate security policies
- Security recommendations
Site Surveying
- Defining business requirements
- Facility analysis
- Interviewing network management and users
- Identifying bandwidth requirements
- Reporting methodology and procedures
General knowledge in Networking
5 days
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