Wireless Network Training
We have the hands-on networking and wireless training you need to master the skills required to understand, build and maintain your networks.
Build your foundation of networking knowledge in a real-world, multivendor environment, and then focus on specialized disciplines with TCP/IP training, IPv6 training and more. Our networking courses help you gain the skills to implement, support, optimize and defend networks, while preparing for industry-recognized networking and wireless certifications including CWNP, Wireshark, Cisco, VMware, CompTIA’s A+ and Network+ certifications.
Course Overview
Our comprehensive wireless LAN curriculum will enable you to understand current industry requirements for wireless network technologies and solutions. Focused on the 802.11 wireless network standards, these comprehensive wireless LAN training and certification courses will enable you to design and manage wireless LAN networks. You can focus on skills building or prepare for CWNP or Cisco wireless LAN certifications.
- Network Models
- Protocols
- SDU
- PDU
- OSI: The De Facto Reference Model
- The Seven Layer Model
- Equipment Per Layer
- Mapping Other Protocols into the OSI Model
- TCP/IP: Four Layer Model
- Regulatory Bodies
- IEEE
- Wi-Fi Alliance
- WLAN Connectivity
- WLAN Security
- WLAN QoS and Power Save
- IEEE 802.11 Standards, Amendments, and Drafts
- 802.11-2007
- 802.11a/b/g
- 802.11e/h/i
- 802.11n Draft
- Access Points
- Lightweight
- Autonomous
- WLAN Routers
- WLAN Bridges
- WLAN Repeaters
- WLAN Controllers/Switches
- Direct-Connect APs
- Distributed-Connect APs
- PoE Infrastructure
- Midspan
- Endpoint
- Client Hardware and Software
- Antenna Types and Uses
- 802.11 Legacy Security Methods
- Encryption: TKIP/CCMP
- Authentication Passphrases and 802.1X/EAP
- WPA/WPA2 Personal
- WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
- WPS Pushbutton/PIN
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- VPN Security
- Wireless Intrusion
- Protection Systems (WIPS)
- PCI Compliance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Enforcing Compliance
- Information Gathering and Reporting
- Multiple Channel Architecture (MCA) Cell Planning Basics
- Single Channel Architecture (SCA) Cell Planning Basics
- Predictive Site Survey
- Manual Site Survey
- Passive Survey
- Active Survey
- Mesh Access Layers
- Use of Analyzers
- Protocol
- Survey
- Spectrum
- Identifying and Locating RF Interference Sources
- Wi-Fi vs. Non Wi-Fi
- Hardware Placement Limitations
- Best Practices for Antenna Use
- Range, Coverage, and Capacity
- Frequencies/Channels Used
- Channel Reuse and Co-Location
- Active and Passive Scanning
- Power Saving Operation
- Data Rates and Throughput
- Dynamic Rate Selection
- Authentication and Association
- The Distribution System and Roaming
- Infrastructure and Ad Hoc Modes
- BSSID and ESSID
- Protection Mechanisms
- Installation/Configuration of Common Network Types
- Small Office/Home Office (SOHO)
- Extension of Existing Networks into Remote Locations
- Building-to-Building Connectivity
- Public Wireless Hotspots
- Mobile Office, Classroom, Industrial, and Healthcare
- Municipal and Law-Enforcement Connectivity
- Corporate Data Access and End-User Mobility
- Last-Mile Data Delivery (WISP)
- Transportation Networks
- Recognize and Troubleshoot Wireless Network Problems
- Decreased Throughput
- Intermittent or No Connectivity
- Weak Signal Strength
- Device Upgrades
- Wi-Fi Network Optimization Procedures
- Infrastructure Hardware Selection and Placement
- Identifying, Locating, and Removing Sources of Interference
- Client Load-Balancing
- Analyzing Infrastructure Capacity and Utilization
- Multipath and Hidden Nodes
- Units of RF Measurements
- Factors Affecting Network Range and Speed
- Environment
- Line-of-Sight
- Interference
- Defining Differences Between Physical Layers
- OFDM
- HR/DSSS
- MIMO
- OFDM and HR/DSSS Channels
- Co-Location of HR/DSSS and OFDM Systems
- Adjacent-Channel and Co-Channel Interference
- WLAN/WPAN Co-Existence
- CSMA/CA Operation Half Duplex
- Passive Gain
- Beam Widths
- Simple Diversity
- Polarization
- Antenna Mounting
- Pole/Mast Mount
- Ceiling Mount
- Wall Mount
- WLAN Accessories
- RF Cables
- RF Connectors
- Lightning Arrestors and Grounding Rods