Prior study of CESCOM10079-4 Introduction to Computer and Network Architectures or equivalent

Specialist wireless networking equipment in labs or at work

802-11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals, Cisco Press, ISBN: 1587142244

802-11 Wireless Networks: The Definitive Guide, O'Reilly Media, ISBN: 0596100523

Concepts of wireless LAN design and installation.
Discriminate between and describe the IEEE 802.11 wireless standards and how they would influence a design.
Configuration and installation of various wireless access points, bridges, adapters and antennae that meet mobility and throughout specifications including the site survey and documentation.
Configuration, monitoring and maintenance of a WLAN using both CLI and web-based Device Manager tools.
Identify wireless security threats and vulnerabilities.
Configuration of wireless LAN security using MAC filtering, WEP, EAP and 802-1x technologies.
Proper site survey techniques and safety practices.
Configuration of various network monitoring technologies including Syslog, SNMP and logging.
Troubleshooting wireless installation and configurations.
Vertical and horizontal wireless implementations.

TEST - 2 HOURS (100%) Learning outcomes (1-4), This will involve configuring an appropriate wireless network (practical element - 1 hour) and a written test (1 hour) to demonstrate understanding of conceptual elements - taken in one sitting.

12 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorial/practicals

Lectures to provide theory and operational background
Lab sessions to gain practical wireless networking experience
Team assignment work as part of lab work
Investigation using Web