Maricopa Community Colleges  NET186   20074-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/27/07
NET186 20074-99999 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Wireless Networking Basics
Planning, implementation of wireless networks. Overview of technologies with hands-on training in wireless local area network (LAN). setup, installation and configuration.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
NET186   20074-99999 Wireless Networking Basics
1. Identify and describe the basic characteristics and components of a LAN. (I, II)
2. Explain client adapters, driver types. (II)
3. Explain the basic mathematics of frequency, noise, and cable loss. (III)
4. Identify antenna and cables. (IV)
5. Explain basic directional and omni-directional antenna operation and installation. (IV)
6. Demonstrate basic installation and configuration of an access point. (V)
7. Explain the concepts and goals of wireless network security. (VI)
8. Configure an access point and wireless client with security measures. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
NET186   20074-99999 Wireless Networking Basics
    I. Introduction to wireless LANs
      II. Components and topologies
        III. Basic mathematics for radio
          IV. Antennas types and functions
            V. Access points (APs)
              VI. Security fundamentals
                VII. Configuring the AP and clients
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