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COMP 2464- Application of Wireless & Mobile Networks Course Information Common Course Outline
Description: Application of Wireless and Mobile Networks 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 in the areas of wireless LAN setup & troubleshooting, 802.11 technologies, products and solutions, Site Surveys, resilient WLAN design, installation and configuration, WLAN Security 802.1x, EAP, LEAP, WEP, SSID, and vendor interoperability strategies This course helps students prepare for CWNA™ (Certified Wireless Network Administrator) Certification Exam
Instructional Level: Associate Degree
Total Credits: 4 Total Hours: 64 Prerequisites / Corequisites Prerequisite: COMP1360 - Introduction to Data Communications & Networking Course Competencies Describe how wireless local area networks are used in applications such as education, business, travel, construction, and other areas Learning Objectives Explain how the major wireless technologies are used today List and explain the advantages of wireless technology List and explain the disadvantages of wireless technology Describe the applications used in wireless technology Describe how wireless technology is used in daily activities
Describe WLAN fundamentals Learning Objectives Describe basics of spread spectrum technology (modulation, DSS, OFDM, MIMO, Channels reuse and overlap, Rate-shifting, CSMA/CA) Describe the impact of various wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WiMAX, ZigBee, cordless phone) Describe wireless regulatory bodies, standards and certifications (FCC, ETSI, 802.11a/b/g/n, WiFi Alliance) Describe WLAN RF principles (antenna types, RF gain/loss, EIRP, refraction, reflection, ETC) Describe networking technologies used in wireless (SSID --> WLAN_ID --> Interface -- >VLAN, 802.1q trunking) Describe wireless topologies (IBSS, BSS, ESS, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, basic Mesh, bridging) Describe 802.11 authentication and encryption methods (Open, Shared, 802.1X, EAP, TKIP, AES) Describe frame types (associated/unassociated, management, control, data)
Explain the different types of communication standards and why standards are important Learning Objectives Describe the different IEEE WLAN standards Tell why standards are beneficial and list the major telecommunications standards organizations Describe the different IEEE WLAN standards List and describe the wireless modulation schemes used in IEEE WLANS Discuss the history and the advantages of the IEEE 802.11 standard
Describe the different ways in which data can be transmitted by radio waves
Learning Objectives Explain the principals of radio wave transmissions List and describe the wireless modulation schemes used in IEEE WLANS Tell the difference between frequency hopping spread spectrum and direct sequence spread spectrum Explain how orthogonal frequency division multiplexing is used to increase network throughput List the characteristics of the Physical layer standards in 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11a networks
List WLAN devices and describe their basic functions Describe the hardware and software components of a WLAN Learning Objectives Describe the different wireless Client adapters List the components of a radio system Describe Access Points, Bridges, Repeaters, and Extenders Describe the different types of antennas Descibe OS client software
Explain the steps for planning a wireless network Learning Objectives Explain the options for designing the layout of a WLAN Describe how different factors affect the design of a radio system Explain the steps needed to build a wireless infrastructure Describe the steps in deploying a wireless network List and define the three types of WLAN configurations
Describe security options Learning Objectives Define information security List wireless security solutions Describe the components of a wireless security policy List the components that make up the enterprise security model Tell the components of the transitional security model Describe the personal security mode List the components that make up the enterprise security model
Implement basic WLAN Security Learning Objectives Describe the general framework of wireless security and security components (authentication, encryption, MFP, IPS) Describe and configure encryption methods (WPA/WPA2 with TKIP, AES) Describe and configure authentication methods (Guest, PSK, 802.1X, WPA/WPA2 with EAP- TLS, EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP) Describe and configure the different sources of authentication (PSK, EAP-local or -external, Radius) Describe and configure the different sources of authentication (PSK, EAP-local or -external, Radius)
Install a basic Cisco wireless LAN Learning Objectives Describe the basics of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network architecture (Split MAC, LWAPP, stand-alone AP versus controller-based AP, specific hardware examples) Describe the Cisco Mobility Express Wireless architecture (Smart Business Communication System -- SBCS, Cisco Config Agent -- CCA, 526WLC, 521AP - stand-alone and controller-based) Describe the modes of controller-based AP deployment (local, monitor, HREAP, sniffer, rogue detector, bridge) Describe controller-based AP discovery and association (OTAP, DHCP, DNS, Master-Controller, Primary-Secondary-Tertiary, n+1 redundancy) Describe roaming (Layer 2 and Layer 3, intra-controller and inter-controller, mobility groups) Configure a WLAN controller and access points WLC: ports, interfaces, WLANs, NTP, CLI and Web UI, CLI wizard, LAG AP: Channel, Power Configure the basics of a stand-alone access point (no lab) (Express setup, basic security)
Install Wireless Clients Learning Objectives Describe the ways that a WLAN can access the wireless medium Explain the steps necessary for a WLAN station to join the network List and discuss the actions needed for a station to remain connected to a WLAN Describe client OS WLAN configuration (Windows, Apple, and Linux.
Explain what a site survey is Learning Objectives Tell how to conduct a site survey Describe RF loss and gain, and how it can be measured Describe the tools that are used in a site survey Describe how to perform a site survey
Conduct basic WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting Learning Objectives Tell how to monitor the status of a WLAN Explain troubleshooting tips for WLANs Describe how to solve access point problems List troubleshooting techniques for solving RF transmission problems "Describe the types of wireless device problems and explain how to solve them Describe basic RF deployment considerations related to site survey design of data or VoWLAN applications, Common RF interference sources such as devices, building material, AP location Basic RF site survey design related to channel reuse, signal strength, cell overlap Identify basic WLAN troubleshooting methods for controllers, access points, and clients methodologies Describe the use of WLC show, debug and logging Describe and differentiate WLC WLAN management access methods (console port, CLI, telnet, ssh, http, https, wired versus wireless management) Explain how to provide user support
Published: July 9, 2013
