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Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

Fundamentals of Wireless LANs is an introductory course that will focus on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless networks. It covers a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with particular emphasis on hands-on skills.

This course will prepare students for the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist certification exam.

Audience

A Cisco Security candidate should have 2 years of experience working in a network operations role, and have a current CCNA certification or equivalent experience.

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Class Descriptions

Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Outline
  • Introduction to Wireless LANs
    1. Introduction to WLANs
    2. Networking Media
    3. Wireless Technologies
    4. Components and Technologies
    5. WLAN Market
    6. Challenges and Issues
  • 802.11(a, b, & g) and Network Interface Cards
    1. 802.11 Standard
    2. 802.11 MAC Layer
    3. Physical Layer
    4. Client Adapters
    5. Client Utility
    6. Performing Diagnostics
  • Wireless Radio Technology
    1. Mathematics for Studying Radio
    2. Electromagnetic Waves
    3. Signals in Time
    4. Signals in Frequency
    5. Radio Systems
    6. Multiple Access
    7. Radio Wave Propagation
  • Wireless Topologies
    1. Components
    2. WLAN Topologies
    3. Channel Setup
    4. Bridge Topologies
    5. Sample Topologies
  • Access Points
    1. Access Point Connection
    2. Basic Configuration
    3. Management Navigation
    4. Ethernet Port Configuration
    5. AP Radio Port Configuration
    6. Configure Services
  • Bridges
    1. Wireless Bridge
    2. Basic Configuration
    3. Configuring the Radio and Ethernet Ports
    4. Configuring Services
    5. Managing Configuration files
    6. Statistics
  • Antennas
    1. Antennas
    2. 2.4 GHz Omni-Directional Antennas
    3. 2.4 GHz Directional Antennas
    4. 5 GHz Antennas
    5. Cable and Accessories
    6. Link Engineering
    7. Antenna Installation
  • Security
    1. Security Fundamentals
    2. WLAN Security Technologies
    3. Configuring Users and WEP
    4. Configuring Associations and Filters
    5. Scalable Enterprise WLAN Security Solution
  • Application Design and Site Survey Prep
    1. Scalable Enterprise WLAN Security Solution
    2. Applications
    3. WLAN Design
    4. Building-to-Building Design
    5. Site Survey Equipment and Utilities
  • Site Survey
    1. Infrastructure Awareness
    2. Survey
    3. Mounting and Installation
    4. Accessories
    5. Documentation
    6. WLAN Site Survey Specifics and Project Management
  • Troubleshooting, Management, Monitoring and Diagnostics
    1. General Approach to Troubleshooting
    2. OSI Troubleshooting
    3. TCP/IP Troubleshooting
    4. Diagnostic Tools
    5. WLAN Problems and Single Point Failures
    6. LAN Troubleshooting
    7. Monitoring and Management
  • Emerging Technologies
    1. Ultra Wideband Wireless
    2. VoIP and Voice over WLANs
    3. Mobile Wireless
    4. Unified Communications and Integrated Solutions
    5. Case Studies of Wireless Installations
  • Certification Review
    1. Wireless Organizations and Certifications
    2. Bluetooth and HomeRF specifications, features
    3. Adapter Product Vendors and Specifications
    4. Access Point Product Vendors and Specifications
    5. Bridge Product Vendors and Specifications
    6. Antenna Product Vendors and Specifications
    7. Training Organizations, Installation and Site Survey Contracting Firms