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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 4-22-03 |
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CNT186
2003 Summer I – 2010 Summer
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L+L |
4 Credit(s) |
5 Period(s) |
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Fundamentals
of Wireless LANs |
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Design,
planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of wireless
networks. Overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with
emphasis on hands-on skills in wireless LAN (local area network) setup and
troubleshooting, 802.11a & 802.11b technologies, products and solutions,
site surveys, resilient WLAN design, installation and configuration, WLAN
Security - 802.1x, EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), LEAP (Light
Extensible Authentication Protocol), WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), SSID
(Service Set Identifier), and vendor interoperability strategies. Prepare
students to earn Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist designation and to
take the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam. Prerequisites: CNT170 or permission of
Instructor. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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CNT186 2003
Summer I – 2010 Summer II |
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs |
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Identify and describe the basic characteristics and
components of a wireless LAN. (I) |
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Identify different uses for spread spectrum technologies:
Wireless LANs, PANs, and WANs (Wide Area Networks). (I) |
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3.
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Explain IEEE (International Electrical and Electronic
Engineers) 802.11 physical layer and data-link specifications. (II) |
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4.
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Explain client adapters, driver types, installation, and
configuration. (II) |
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Summarize the mathematics of radio transmission, radio
wave propagation, frequency, noise, and cable loss. (III) |
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6.
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Explain electromagnetic waves, regulatory issues, radio
systems and performance. (III) |
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Identify WLAN components and topologies. (IV) |
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Explain channel setup, coverage, and bridge modes. (IV) |
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9.
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Demonstrate basic installation and configuration of an
access point. (V) |
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10.
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Demonstrate basic installation and configuration of
bridges. (VI) |
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Identify antenna cable and accessories. (VII) |
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12.
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Explain link engineering, RF (Radio Frequency) path
planning and antenna theory. (VII) |
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13.
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Explain directional antennas and omni-directional
antennas, including operation and installation. (VII) |
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14.
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Explain the need, concepts, goals, threats, and
vulnerabilities of wireless security networks. (VIII) |
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15.
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Configure an access point and wireless client to use
security measures. (VIII) |
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16.
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Explain 802.11i and 802.1x security technologies used to
secure a WLAN. (VIII) |
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Explain WLAN design, building-to-building design, and
infrastructure awareness. (IX) |
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Identify site survey kit and utilities. (IX) |
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Perform mounting and installation of WLAN components and
accessories. (X) |
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Explain and demonstrate WLAN site survey, project
management, and design documentation. (X) |
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Demonstrate troubleshooting of WLAN, TCP/IP (Transmission
Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol), and OSI (Open Systems Interconnect)
layers. (XI) |
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Explain WLAN specific problems and single point failures.
(XI) |
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Understand and configure event logging using Syslog and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
(XI) |
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Describe emerging wireless technologies such as ultra
wideband and mobile wireless (XII) |
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Explain VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and voice over
WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks). (XII) |
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Summarize wireless organizations and certifications. (XII)
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CNT186 2003
Summer I – 2010 Summer II |
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs |
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I. Introduction to Wireless
LANs (Local Area Networks) A. Introduction to WLANs B. Networking media C. Wireless technologies D. Components and
topologies E. WLAN market F. Challenges and issues II. IEEE 802.11 and Network
Interface Cards A. 802.11 Standard B. 802.11 MAC layer (Media
Access Control) C. Physical layer D. Client adapters E. Client utility F. Performing diagnostics III. Wireless Radio
Technology A. Mathematics for studying
radio B. Electromagnetic waves C. Signals in time D. Signals in frequency E. Radio systems F. Multiple access G. Radio wave propagation IV. Wireless Topologies A. Components B. WLAN topologies C. Channel setup D. Bridge topologies E. Sample topologies V. Access Points (APs) A. Access Point connection B. Basic configuration C. Management navigation D. Ethernet port
configuration E. AP radio port
configuration F. Configure services VI. Bridges A. Wireless bridge B. Basic configuration C. Configuring the radio
and ethernet ports D. Configuring services E. Managing configuration
files F. Statistics VII. Antennas A. Types and functions B. 2.4 GHz Omni-Directional
antennas C. 2.4 GHz Directional
antennas D. 5 GHz antennas E. Cable and accessories F. Link engineering G. Antenna installation VIII. Security A. Security fundamentals B. WLAN security
technologies C. Configuring users and
WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy) D. Configuring associations
and filters E. Scaleable
enterprise WLAN security solution IX. Applications, Design,
and Site Survey Preparation A. Site survey B. Applications C. WLAN design D. Building-to-building
design E. Site survey equipment
and utilities X. Site Survey and
Installation A. Infrastructure awareness
B. Survey C. Mounting and
installation D. Accessories E. Documentation F. Site survey specifics
and project management XI. Troubleshooting,
Management, Monitoring, and Diagnostics A. OSI troubleshooting B. TCP/IP troubleshooting C. Diagnostic tools D. WLAN problems and single
point failures E. LAN troubleshooting F. Monitoring and
management XII. Emerging Technologies A. Ultra-wideband wireless B. VoIP and Voice Over
WLANs C. Mobile wireless D. Wireless organizations
and certifications E. Case studies of wireless
installations |
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