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802.11 Wireless Networks

Registration

October 13, 2006

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Description

Do you want to make your network devices mobile, but secure? Now that the IEEE 802 standards for wireless LANs have been ratified, interest has skyrocketed. This class deals with 802.11 wireless networks that operate up to 55 Mb/sec. You'll learn the technology, troubleshooting information, performance considerations when compared to wired Ethernet, and design considerations that will help you successfully implement your wireless network. Vendor implementations will be included.

Who can benefit from this class?

Any technician, analyst, manager, or engineer who needs to broaden their knowledge of wireless technology.

Prerequisites to Course

Individuals should have a general knowledge of LANs, WANs, IP, and network technology.

Topics

  • RF Background
    • frequency spectrum
    • encoding technology
    • spread spectrum (FHSS, DSSS)
    • OFDM
  • Wireless Hardware
    • access points
    • NICs
    • bridges
    • antennae
  • 802.11 a/b/g/x
    • physical level signaling
    • CSMA/CA
    • acknowledgements
    • retransmissions
  • Design Considerations
    • channels and interference
    • service sets
    • VLANs
    • Mobile IP
    • Security
  • Example Vendor Implementations
    • Proxim/Orinoco
    • Cisco
    Others

 

 

 

 
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