Introduction to Wireless Networking (WLAN)
Synopsis
This 5-day course provides the principles and components of the design and integration of wireless services into the campus LAN (WLAN)
Target Audience
Network/systems administrators and engineers from ISP/REN/Universities or corporations, who are responsible for network maintenance and planning.
Pre-Requisites
Medium to good knowledge of the UNIX/Linux command line environment
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP networking
PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A LAPTOP
Workshop Topics
Introduction to Wireless Networking - Standards, Modes, Spectrum, Modulation
Low cost wireless networking
Basic Radio Physics
Antennas & Transmission Lines
Link budget & dB Math
Low cost wifi hardware choice & procurement
AP configuration, flashing
Security concepts, tools & resources
Wireless authentication models & mechanisms
Troubleshooting
Objectives
At the end of the workshop students will be able to:
Explain core concepts of Wireless Networking such as Standards, Modes, Spectrum and Modulation
Explain and deploy low cost wireless networking
Explain the concepts of Basic Radio Physics
Explain concepts regarding Antennas & Transmission Lines
Explain concepts regarding Link budget & dB Math
Explain concepts regarding Low cost wifi hardware choice & procurement
Explain and demonstrate skills regarding AP configuration, flashing
Explain concepts regarding wireless security concepts, tools & resources
Employ various techniques to perform wireless network troubleshooting tasks