Course Description

1. Introduction to Wireless Networking.
o Introducing Wireless Networks and Topologies
o Understanding various WLAN radio frequency principles and technologies
2. Understanding a Wireless LAN.
o Type of Wireless Media
o Transmission Schemes
o Basic operating modes (Infrastructure / Ad-hoc)
o Uses of different Channels
o Understanding of Signal Strength and Coverage.
3. Wireless LAN Standard: IEEE 802.11
o Introduction to WLAN industry organizations
o Overview of wireless standards ie. 802.11a/b/g/n/ac etc
4. Wireless LAN Hardware (1.5hrs)
o Access Points (AP)
o WLAN Routers, Bridges, Repeaters
o Direct-connect and Distributed connect APs
o Antenna types and uses
5. Protecting your network.
o Overview of WLAN security
o Learn about the WLAN security issues and standards.
o Understand different type of security options
o Configuring Wireless Security on Controllers and Clients
6. Sharing Internet Connection in WLAN