Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/03
CNT186 20034-99999	L+L	4 Credit(s)	5 Period(s)
Fundamentals of Wireless LANs
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:
CNT186   20034-99999	Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

1.	Identify and describe the basic characteristics and components of a wireless LAN. (I)
2.	Identify different uses for spread spectrum technologies: Wireless LANs, PANs, and WANs (Wide Area Networks). (I)
3.	Explain IEEE (International Electrical and Electronic Engineers) 802.11 physical layer and data-link specifications. (II)
4.	Explain client adapters, driver types, installation, and configuration. (II)
5.	Summarize the mathematics of radio transmission, radio wave propagation, frequency, noise, and cable loss. (III)
6.	Explain electromagnetic waves, regulatory issues, radio systems and performance. (III)
7.	Identify WLAN components and topologies. (IV)
8.	Explain channel setup, coverage, and bridge modes. (IV)
9.	Demonstrate basic installation and configuration of an access point. (V)
10.	Demonstrate basic installation and configuration of bridges. (VI)
11.	Identify antenna cable and accessories. (VII)
12.	Explain link engineering, RF (Radio Frequency) path planning and antenna theory. (VII)
13.	Explain directional antennas and omni-directional antennas, including operation and installation. (VII)
14.	Explain the need, concepts, goals, threats, and vulnerabilities of wireless security networks. (VIII)
15.	Configure an access point and wireless client to use security measures. (VIII)
16.	Explain 802.11i and 802.1x security technologies used to secure a WLAN. (VIII)
17.	Explain WLAN design, building-to-building design, and infrastructure awareness. (IX)
18.	Identify site survey kit and utilities. (IX)
19.	Perform mounting and installation of WLAN components and accessories. (X)
20.	Explain and demonstrate WLAN site survey, project management, and design documentation. (X)
21.	Demonstrate troubleshooting of WLAN, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol), and OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) layers. (XI)
22.	Explain WLAN specific problems and single point failures. (XI)
23.	Understand and configure event logging using Syslog and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). (XI)
24.	Describe emerging wireless technologies such as ultra wideband and mobile wireless (XII)
25.	Explain VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) and voice over WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks). (XII)
26.	Summarize wireless organizations and certifications. (XII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
CNT186   20034-99999	Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

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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