Session 1
Section A: Wireless Networking Certification
· Overview
· Exam Prerequisites
· Who Should Become Certified?
· Exam Preparation
Section B: What is Wireless Technology?
· Wireless Devices
· Necessity of Wires
· Wireless Benefits
· Wireless Problems
Section C: Wireless History and Standards
· Wireless History
· Recent Milestones
· Regulations and Standards
Section D: Three Major Roles of Wireless LANs
· Access Role
· Distribution Role
· Core Role
· Role Decisions
Section E: Uses of Wireless Technology
· Mobility in Corporations
· Education
· Health Care
· Network Extension
· Building-to-Building
· Last Mile Delivery
· External Mobility
· Small / Home Offices
· Mobile Offices
· Metropolitan Area Wireless
· Public Hotspots
Section F: Wireless Acronyms
· Wireless Terminology
· FCC
· IEEE
· Wi-Fi Alliance
Section G: Working Groups
· 802.11 Standards
· 802.15 and 802.16 Standards
Section H: What is Radio Frequency?
· Understanding RF
· Wave Attributes
· Sending Data
· RF Analogies
· Polarization
Section I: Radio Frequency Behaviors
· Gain
· Reflection
· Refraction
· Diffraction
· Scattering
· Absorption
· Dealing with RF Behavior
· Understanding VSWR
· VSWR Measurements Session 2
Section A: Radio Frequency Functionality
· Intentional Radiator
· Understanding EIRP
· Configuring Antenna Power
· Understanding Modulation
· Encoding vs. Modulation
Section B: Understanding Radio Frequency Math
· Importance of Power Calculation
· Understanding Watts
· Understanding Milliwatts
· Understanding Decibels
· Calculation Samples
Section C: Calculating Radio Frequency Power
· Normalizing the Decibel
· Decibel Charts
· Isotropic Radiator
· Calculating Antenna Gain
· Measuring Signal Strength
· RSSI
Section D: Antenna Types
· Principles
· Omnidirectional
· Semi-directional
· Highly Directional
· Sectorized and Phased Array
Section E: Choosing the Right Antenna
· Azimuth and Elevation Charts
· Antenna Gain
· Line of Sight
· Fresnel Zone
· Earth Bulge
· Free Space Path Loss
· Link Budget / SOM
Section F: Antenna Installation
· Placement
· Mounting
· Appropriate Use
· Orientation and Alignment
· Safety
· Maintenance
Section G: FCC Regulations
· Overview
· Connectors
· Antenna Choice
· Smart Antennas
Section H: Antenna Accessories
· Amplifiers
· Attenuators
· Grounding Rods / Wires
· Lightning Arrestors
· RF Cables
· RF Connectors
· RF Signal Splitters
· RF Pigtails and Frequency Converters
Session 3
Section A: Spreading Spread Spectrum
· Overview
· Benefits of Spread Spectrum
· FCC Specifications
· Understanding FHSS
· Understanding DSSS
· Comparing FHSS and DSSS
· Understanding OFDM
· Comparing Systems
· Understanding Bands
Section B: Understanding Access Points
· Acquiring Hardware
· Access Points
· Access Point Modes
· Access Point Options
· SOHO / Enterprise Features
Section C: Configuring Access Points
· Configuring Cisco 1200 Access Points
· Configuring D-Link Access Points
Section D: Wireless Routers, Bridges, and Switches
· Wireless LAN Routers
· Wireless LAN Bridges
· Aligning LAN Bridges
· Wireless Workgroup Bridges
· Wireless Residential Gateways
· Wireless LAN Switches
Section E: Enterprise Devices
· Understanding PoE
· Enterprise Wireless Gateways
· Enterprise Encryption Gateways
· Wireless LAN Mesh Routers
Section F: Wireless LAN Client Devices
· PCMCIA and Compact Flash Cards
· Ethernet and Serial Converters
· USB Devices
· PCI and Mini-PCI Cards
· Common Options
· Demonstrating Hardware
· Using Client Utilities
Section G: Wireless LAN Service Sets
· IBSS / Ad-Hoc Mode Network
· BSS / Infrastructure Mode
· ESS
Section H: Network Connectivity
· Locating a Wireless LAN
· Passive Scanning
· Active Scanning
· 802.11 State Machine
· Power Saving Mode
· Roaming
Session 4
Section A: 802.11 MAC and PHY Layers
· OSI and 802.11
· Frame Types
· Frame Transmission
· DCF and PCF
· The PCF Process
· Understanding QoS
Section B: Communication Processes
· Understanding RTS / CTS
· Configuring RTS / CTS
· CTS-to-Self and Fragmentation
· Dynamic Rate Selection
Section C: Vulnerabilities and Attacks
· Attack Methods
· Types of Attackers
Section D: Security Policies
· Importance of Security
· General Security Policy
· Functional Security Policy
· Recommendations
Section E: Network Authentication and Association
· Authentication
· Open System
· Shared Key
· Configuring WEP Key
Section F: Security Technologies
· Configuring SSID
· Configuring MAC Filters
Section G: Advanced Security Technologies
· Understanding TKIP
· 802.1x/EAP Framework
· WPA, WPA2, and 802.11i
· VPN Solutions
· Application Layer Security
· Portals and Firewalls
· Rogue Access Points
· WIDS
Session 5
Section A: Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
· Multipath
· Hidden Nodes
· Near / Far Stations
· RF Interference
· Narrowband / All-Band Interference
· Weather Interference
Section B: Wireless Design
· Design Steps
· Importance of Site Surveys
Section C: Site Survey Preparation
· Preparation Analysis
· Preparation Checklist
Section D: Site Survey Equipment
· Overview
· Equipment Checklist
Section E: Site Survey Technical and Reporting
· Technical Focus
· Reporting Procedures
Section F: Manual Site Surveys
· Indoor Surveys
· Outdoor Surveys
· Important Questions
· RF Info Gathering
Section G: Automated Site Surveys
· Tools
· Post-Install
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