Module 1 - Introduction to Wireless Technology |
| Wireless LAN Standards |
| Extending Wired LANs |
| Mobility |
| Small and Home Offices |
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Module 2 - Radio Frequency Technology |
| Gain and Reflection |
| Refraction, Diffraction and Scattering |
| Absorption and VWSR |
| Antenna Line of Sight |
| Antenna Gain and EIRP |
| Radio Frequency Math |
| Watts and Decibels |
| Gain and Loss Measurements |
| Conversion Examples |
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Module 3 - Spread Spectrum Technology |
| RF Bands |
| Unlicensed Bands |
| Spread Spectrum |
| Radio Modulation |
| Direct Sequence and Frequency Hopping |
| DS vs. FH |
| Channel Sets |
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Module 4 - Access Points |
| Access Point Modes |
| Modular Radio Cards |
| Management and Configuration |
| Wireless Bridge Modes |
| Client Devices |
| Configure Client Devices |
| Wireless Residential Gateways |
| Setup a Client |
| Aironet Client Utility |
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Module 5 - Antennas |
| Omni and Semi Directional |
| Highly Directional |
| Polarization and Gain |
| Free Space Path Loss |
| Placement and Mounting |
| Alignment and Safety |
| PoE Devices and WLAN Accessories |
| Cables, Adapters and Testing |
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Module 6 - Standards |
| Industrial, Scientific and Medical |
| P2P and P2MP |
| IEEE Standards |
| Wi-Fi (802.11) |
| Wi-Fi Alliance |
| Other WLAN Organizations |
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Module 7 - Network Architecture |
| WLAN Authentication |
| Forms of Authentication |
| 802.1x and EAP |
| VPN and Service Sets |
| Roaming |
| Connectivity and Re-association |
| Using VLANS |
| Power Management |
| Setup Ad Hoc Mode |
| Aironet Client Utility |
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Module 8 - MAC and Physical Layers |
| WLAN and Ethernet Frames |
| Collisions |
| Fragmentation |
| Coordination Function and Interframe Space |
| Slot Times |
| Tying it Together |
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Module 9 - Security |
| Encryption Suites |
| WEP Issues |
| 802.11i - WPA/2 |
| Types of Attack |
| War Driving Tools |
| Inherent Problems |
| Authentication Types |
| Security Policy |
| Wireless DMZ |
| Network Stumbler |
| Client Defense |
| Hot Spot Defense Kit |
| Configure Cisco Client Wireless Adapter |
| Access Point Express Setup |
| Change the Access Point Radio Channel |
| Configure the Access Point to Radius Security |
| Client Network Authentication Setup Wired Equivalent Privacy Encryption Setup |
| Setup New Access Point FTP Filter |
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Module 10 - Troubleshooting |
| Multipath |
| Hidden Node |
| Near/Far and Throughput |
| Throughput Solutions |
| Interference |
| Channel/Co-Channel |
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Module 11 - Site Survey |
| Preparation |
| Facility |
| Existing Network |
| Business Requirements |
| Throughput and Roaming |
| Site Survey Equipment |
| Coverage |
| Documentation |
| Course Conclusion |
