Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS LANS (WBL VERSION)
COCS50449
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Carolin Bauer
Email: C.I.Bauer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- PRACTICAL IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 30%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
To have completed level 4 module CE00126-4 Introduction to Networking with LANs and WANs or equivalent.
To be studying level 5 module CE00606-5 LAN Switching and WAN Networks or equivalent concurrently.
To be studying level 5 module CE00606-5 LAN Switching and WAN Networks or equivalent concurrently.
Module Resources
Internet
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in labs or at work
Library
Windows workstations
Networking equipment in labs or at work
Module Texts
802-11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals, Cisco Press, ISBN: 1587142244
802-11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, O'Reilly Media, ISBN: 0596100523
802-11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, O'Reilly Media, ISBN: 0596100523
Module Learning Strategies
12 hours lectures / 24 hours labs/tutorial (1:n)1 (1:20)2
Self-directed learning using on-line material
Blocked one-week lectures to supplement on-line material
Blocked one-week lab sessions to gain practical wireless networking experience
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Team assignment work as part of lab work and skills test
Investigation using Web
Re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in the workplace
It is anticipated that students will have the support of a mentor at their place of work.
Self-directed learning using on-line material
Blocked one-week lectures to supplement on-line material
Blocked one-week lab sessions to gain practical wireless networking experience
On-line multiple choice tests to give formative feedback
Team assignment work as part of lab work and skills test
Investigation using Web
Re-enforcement of academic learning through practical experience in the workplace
It is anticipated that students will have the support of a mentor at their place of work.
Module Indicative Content
Demonstrate the concepts of wireless LAN design and installation.
Discriminate between and describe the IEEE 802.11 wireless standards and demonstrate understanding of how they would influence a design.
Configure and install various wireless access points, bridges, adapters and antennae that meet mobility and throughout specifications including the site survey and documentation.
Configure, monitor and maintain a WLAN using both CLI and web-based Device Manager tools.
Identify wireless security threats and vulnerabilities.
Configure wireless LAN security using MAC filtering, WEP, EAP and 802-1x technologies.
Demonstrate an understanding of proper site survey techniques and safety practices.
Configure various network monitoring technologies including Syslog, SNMP and logging.
Troubleshoot wireless installation and configurations.
Demonstrate an understanding of vertical and horizontal wireless implementations.
Discriminate between and describe the IEEE 802.11 wireless standards and demonstrate understanding of how they would influence a design.
Configure and install various wireless access points, bridges, adapters and antennae that meet mobility and throughout specifications including the site survey and documentation.
Configure, monitor and maintain a WLAN using both CLI and web-based Device Manager tools.
Identify wireless security threats and vulnerabilities.
Configure wireless LAN security using MAC filtering, WEP, EAP and 802-1x technologies.
Demonstrate an understanding of proper site survey techniques and safety practices.
Configure various network monitoring technologies including Syslog, SNMP and logging.
Troubleshoot wireless installation and configurations.
Demonstrate an understanding of vertical and horizontal wireless implementations.
Module Additional Assessment Details
- An in-class test weighted at 50% which will assess Learning outcomes 1and 4.
- A practical examination not in examination conditions weighted at 30% which will assess learning outcome 2.
- A logbook which details the learning undertaken in the workplace weighted at 20% which will assess learning outcome 3.
- A practical examination not in examination conditions weighted at 30% which will assess learning outcome 2.
- A logbook which details the learning undertaken in the workplace weighted at 20% which will assess learning outcome 3.