CST 2600 Fundamentals of Wireless Networking

Description

Fundamentals of Wireless Networking course provides a broad survey of wireless communications including in-depth coverage of protocols, transmission methods, and IEEE wireless standards. Many hands-on exercises are included, which allow students to practice skills as they are learned.

Credits

3

Topics to be Covered

1. Wireless Communications

2. Wireless Data Transmission

3. Antennas

4. Introduction to Wi-Fi WLANS

5. WLANs and WLAN Security

6. Radio Frequency Identification and Near-Field Communication

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe a wireless LAN.

2. Describe the history of wireless networking.

3. Identify the hardware components of a wireless network.

4. Design a wireless network topology.

5. Describe wireless transmission methods.

6. Configure wireless hardware components.

7. Configure the client and adaptors for a wireless network.

8. Identify antenna types and functions.

9. Describe wireless security.

10. Perform a site survey for a wireless network.

11. Install a wireless network.

12. Describe the duties of a wireless network administrator.

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 1

OJT: 0