Module 1 - 12: Objectives

: Introduction to Wireless LANs
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Introduction to Wireless LANs
Networking Media
Wireless Technologies
Components and Topologies
Wireless LAN Market
Challenges and Issues

: IEEE 802.11 and Network Interface Cards
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
802.11 Standards
802.11 MAC Layer
Physical Layer (PHY)
Client Adapters
Aironet Client Utility (ACU)
ACU Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools

: Wireless Radio Technology
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Waves
Mathematics for Studying Radio
Electromagnetic (EM) Waves
Signals
Modulation Techniques
Multiple Access and Bandwidth
Radio Wave Propagation

: Wireless Topologies
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Components
WLAN Topologies
Channel Setup
Bridge Topologies
Sample Topologies
VLAN, QoS, and Proxy Mobile IP

: Access Points
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Access Point Connection
Basic Configuration
Verify AP Operation
Network Interface Configuration
Configure Services
Wireless Services

: Bridges
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Bridge Connection
Basic Configuration
Configuring the radio and Ethernet ports
Configuring Services
Cisco Services
1400 Series Bridge

: Antennas
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Antennas
Omnidirectional Antennas
Directional Antennas
Cable and Accessories
Link Engineering and RF Path Planning
Antenna Installation

: Security
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Security Fundamentals
Basic WLAN Security Technologies
Configuring Basic WLAN Security
Enterprise WLAN Authentication
Enterprise Wireless Encryption
Other Enterprise Security Services

: Applications, Design, and Site Survey Preparation
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Site Survey
Applications
WLAN Design
Building-to-building Design
Site Survey Equipment
Site Survey Documentation and Utilities

: Site Survey and Installation
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Infrastructure Awareness
Survey
Mounting and Installation
Documentation

: Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Management, and Diagnostics
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
General Approach to Troubleshooting
OSI Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Tools
WLAN Troubleshooting
System Message Logging
Enterprise Management

: Emerging Technologies
Upon completion of this Module, you will be able to perform tasks related to:
Ultra-wideband Wireless
VoIP and Voice over WLANs
Mobile Wireless
Wireless Organizations and Certification
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