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C O M W N 3 0 1 - WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK SETUP (WLAN)

COMWN301 Setup wireless local area network (WLAN)

REQF Level: 3 Learning hours

Credits: 8 80

Sector: Physical fitness and sports services

Sub-sector: Sports services/Tennis

Issue date: February, 2018

Purpose statement

This core module describes the skills, knowledge and attitude required to identify wireless local network

components adequately. The learner will be able to install and configure wireless network components,

perform WLAN network security, verify WLAN connectivity, conduct standard tests, measurements and

write technical report

Learning assumed to be in place

Computer Literacy

Introduction to computer networks

Elements of competence and performance criteria

Learning units describe the essential outcomes of a competence.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement

of the learning unit.

By the end of the module, the trainee will be able to:

Elements of competence Performance criteria

1. Apply WLAN Concepts 1.1 Proper description of SSID technology and its

functionality

1.2 Proper description of wireless network operations

1.3 Proper Identification of Wireless WLAN threats

2. Plan and Conduct Site survey 2.1 Proper analysis of facilities and existing wireless

&wired networks

2.2 Systematic identification of Security requirements

2.3 Appropriate identification of tools, equipment and

materials used in Wireless local area Network

(WLAN)

2.4 Systematic design and interpretation of Building

blueprint

3. Configure and maintain WLAN

3.1 Systematic implementation of WLAN

3.2 Relevant application of security to the technology

applied

3.3 Efficient test of access point and verifying wireless

connection and security arrangements

3.4 Efficient Troubleshooting of WLAN Problems

4. Document the workdone 4.1 Accurate documentation of review process

4.2 Effective reporting procedures of the task

accomplished are in place and used

4.3 Methodical Writing of the technical journal and

recommendation

LU 1: Apply WLAN Concepts

1

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe WLAN technology and its functionality 2. Describe WLAN operations 3. Identify WLAN threats

25 Hours

Learning Outcome1.1: Describe WLAN technology and its functionality.

Why use wireless? Why have Wireless

LANs become so popular?

Wireless LANs Comparing a WLAN

to a LAN

WLANs Standards Wi-Fi Certification Supporting Mobility Benefits of Wireless

wireless infrastructure components Wireless NICs Wireless Home

Router Wireless Access

Points Wireless Antennas

Small Wireless Deployment Solutions

802.11 WLAN Topologies Wireless Topology

Modes

o Group discussion on why use

wireless and its applications

o Brainstorming on wireless

infrastructure components and

WLAN deployment solutions.

o Internet research

- Books - Internet - Handout notes - wireless router - wireless repeater - Wireless Access Point - USB Wireless Adapter - Wireless PCI Adapter - Wireless PCMCIA

Card - Antennas - Computer - Console cable

Resources Learning activities Content

Ad Hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode

Formative Assessment 1.1

Assessor may collect among the following evidences and make judgements on whether the

performance criterion has been achieved.

Types of evidence Portfolio assessment tools

Written

Oral

Multiple choice

True or false questions

Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Presentation

Checklist Score

Yes No

Purpose of local area network

Basic terms used in WLAN

Observation

Performance criterion

Introduction and definition of Network

Learning Outcome 1.2: Describe WLAN operations

Introduction to wireless network operations

Wireless operations 802.11 Frame Structure 802.11 Frame Structure

Control Frames Wireless Frame Type Management Frames Control Frames CSMA/CA Discovering APs

Channel Management Frequency Channel

Saturation Selecting Channels

o Group discussion on channel management

o Brainstorming on wireless operations

o Further research on internet

- Books - Internet - Handout notes - wireless router - wireless repeater - Wireless Access Point - USB Wireless Adapter - Wireless PCI Adapter - Wireless PCMCIA Card - Antennas - Computer - Console cable





Written

Oral

Multiple choice


Matching

Ticking

Presentation


Description of LAN Concepts and architectures


Checklist Score

Yes No

WLAN Applications

WLAN Architecture

Protocol architecture

Bridge

Observation

Learning Outcome 1.3: Identify WLAN threats

WLANs threats DoS Attack Management Frame DoS

Attacks Rogue APs

Man-in-the-Middle Attack

o Group discussion on WLAN threats

o Brainstorming on WLAN threats

o Internet Research

- Books - Internet - Handout notes - wireless router - wireless repeater - Wireless Access Point - USB Wireless Adapter - Wireless PCI Adapter - Wireless PCMCIA Card - Antennas - Computer - Console cable





Description of Basics of computer networking


Types of evidence

Portfolio assessment tools

Written

Oral

Multiple choice


Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Presentation

Task: Select embroidery material, tools and equipment.

Checklist Score

Yes No

Network components

Access methods

Network architecture types

Observation

LU 2: Plan and Conduct Site survey

2

Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze facilities and existing WIFI &WIRED network 2. Identify Security requirements 3. Identify tools, equipment and materials used in Wireless local

area Network (WLAN) 4. Design and interpret Building blueprint

15 Hours

Learning Outcome 2.1: Analyze facilities and existing WIFI &WIRED network

Site Planning process Perform an initial

environment evaluation Select the proper APs

for the deployment Enter the collected and

determined information into Visual RF Plan

Environment evaluation Physical site survey

Passive physical site survey methodology

Active survey methodology

Spectrum clearing methodology

Survey Methods RF site survey Analysis of existing

system Current network

usage Future network

o Group discussion on site planning process

o Brainstorming on environment evaluation

o Exercises on site planning process and environment evaluation

o Internet Research

- Spectrum analyzer - Protocol analysis

software - Laptop with PC Card

and utilities - Access point - Antennas - Paper and pen/pencil - Batteries - Binoculars - Communication devices - Camera - Measuring devices - Mounting tools and

devices - Marking tape - Rolling carts


usage





Written

Oral

Multiple choice


Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Presentation

Checklist Score

Yes No

Site Planning process

Environment evaluation

Observation


Analysis of facilities and existing networks

Learning Outcome 2.2: Identify Security requirements

Authentication

Confidentiality

Auditing

o Group discussion on security requirements

o Brainstorming on WLAN security requirements

o Further research on internet

- Spectrum analyzer

- Protocol analysis

software

- Laptop with PC

Card and utilities

- Access point

- Antennas

- Paper and

pen/pencil

- Batteries

- Binoculars

- Communication

devices

- Camera

- Measuring devices

- Mounting tools and

devices

- Marking tape

Rolling carts





Written

Oral

Multiple choice True or false questions Matching Sentence completion Ticking Presentation


Identification of components, devices, tools, connectors and media


Checklist Score

Yes No

Hardware devices

Hardware components

Software tools

Media

Connectors

Troubleshooting tools

Observation

Learning Outcome 2. 3: Identify tools, equipment and materials used in Wireless local area

Network (WLAN)

Spectrum analyzer

Protocol analysis software

Laptop with PC Card and utilities

Access point

Antennas

Batteries

Binoculars

Communication devices

Camera

Measuring devices

Mounting tools and devices

Marking tape

Rolling carts

o Group discussion on tools and equipment used in wireless

o Demonstration by video/picture of wireless tools and equipment

o Brainstorming on tools and equipment used in wireless

o Internet Research

- Spectrum analyzer

- Protocol analysis software

- Laptop with PC Card and utilities

- Access point - Antennas - Batteries - Binoculars - Communication

devices - Camera - Measuring

devices - Mounting tools

and devices - Marking tape - Rolling carts






Written

Oral

Multiple choice


Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Presentation

Checklist Score

Yes No

Authentication

Authorization

Confidentiality

Observation


Identification of Security requirements

Learning Outcome 2. 4: Design and interpret Building blueprint

Draw a schematic diagram of the system using:

Edraw max, Packet Tracer, VisualRF

o Practical exercise on how to draw and interpret building blueprint using Edraw max and Packet Tracer

o Demonstration by video/picture on how to draw building blueprint

o Brainstorming on different techniques and software used to draw building blueprint Internet Research

- Computer - Software for

drawing(Edrwamax,Packet Tracer, Visual)

- Paper and pencil - Projector





Written

Oral

Product

Multiple choice Matching Sentence completion Ticking Presentation


Proper design and interpretation of Building blueprint


Checklist Score

Yes No

WLAN Drawing and interpretation

Observation

LU 3: Configure and maintain WLAN

3

Learning Outcomes:

1. Implement WLAN 2. Apply security to the technology applied 3. Test access point and verify wireless connection and security

arrangements 4. Troubleshoot WLAN Problems

35 Hours

Learning Outcome 3.1: Implement WLAN

Installing, configuring and managing the following WLAN devices:

Access points Enterprise WLAN switches

and controllers Remote office WLAN

switches and controllers Power over Ethernet

injectors and switches WLAN bridges Residential WLAN gateways Enterprise encryption

gateways WLAN mesh routers

Installing, Configuring, and Managing WLAN Client Devices :

PC Cards USB, Compact Flash, and SD

devices PCI and Mini−PCI cards Wireless presentation

gateways

o Group discussion

Demonstration on installing

and configuring WLAN

devices.

o Brainstorming on SOHO

implementation

o Demonstration on installing

and configuring WLAN

devices.

o Research on internet

o Labs on installing and

configuring WLAN devices.

- Books

- Internet

- Handout notes

- wireless router

- wireless

repeater

- Wireless

Access Point

- USB Wireless

Adapter

- Wireless PCI

Adapter

- Wireless

PCMCIA Card

- Antennas

- Computer

- Console cable

- Projector






Written

Oral

Product

Performance


Checklist Score

Yes No

IOS bootcamp process

IOS access device configuration

IOS Configuration modes and sub modes

IOS command structure

IOS examination commands

Observation


Proper configuration of IOS

Learning Outcome 3.2: Apply security to the technology applied

Identifying and Preventing WLAN Security Attacks Eavesdropping Hijacking Man−in−the−middle Denial of service (DoS) Management interface exploits Encryption cracking Authentication cracking MAC spoofing Peer−to−peer attacks Social engineering

o Group discussion on how to prevent wireless network security attacks

o Brainstorming on wireless network security attacks documentation

o Practical labs on wireless networks security configuration

o Internet Research

- Books - Internet - Handout notes - wireless router - wireless repeater - Wireless Access

Point - USB Wireless

Adapter - Wireless PCI

Adapter - Wireless PCMCIA

Card - Antennas - Computer - Console cable - Projector





Written

Oral

Product

Performance



Configuration of WLAN IP settings


Checklist Score

Yes No

Testing end to end connectivity using ping

Observation

Learning Outcome 3.3: Troubleshoot local area network

Wireless LAN Testing Considerations Signal Coverage Testing Performance Testing In-Motion Testing Security Vulnerability Testing Acceptance/Verification

Testing Simulation Testing Prototype Testing Pilot Testing

Test Documentation Background Test team Requirements summary Test methods and tools Test results and analysis Recommendations

o Group discussion on wireless network test considerations

o Brainstorming on wireless network test considerations and test documentation

o Practical Exercises WLAN testing

o Internet Research

- Spectrum

analyzer

- Protocol

analysis

software

- Laptop with

PC Card and

utilities

- Access point

- Antennas

- Batteries

- Binoculars

- Communicatio

n devices

- Camera

- Measuring

devices

- Mounting

tools and

devices

- Marking tape

- Rolling carts



Troubleshooting of local area network





Written

Oral

Multiple choice


Matching

Sentence completion

Ticking

Presentation

Checklist Score

Yes No

Problem identification

Troubleshooting steps

Troubleshooting tools

Basic utilities

Hardware tools

Observation

Learning Outcome 3.4: Troubleshoot WLAN Problems

Troubleshooting Wireless Station Connection to AP Can Any Wireless Stations

Connect to the AP? Troubleshooting Wireless

Stations Wireless Network Detected Signal Interference Site Survey Station Status Using the Correct SSID Station Configuration Correct Security Settings TCP/IP Protocol Installed and

Configured

Troubleshooting AP Connection to Wired LAN

Group discussion on common WLAN problems

Practical Exercises on WLAN troubleshooting

Brainstorming on WLAN troubleshooting

- Spectrum

analyzer

- Protocol

analysis

software

- Laptop with

PC Card and

utilities

- Access point

- Antennas

- Batteries

- Binoculars

- Communicatio

n devices

- Camera

- Measuring


Port Configuration on Wired/Wireless

Network Cable Troubleshooting the AP Check for Power Issues with

the AP Check for Booting Issues with

the AP Check AP LED Behavior Check AP Has Correct IP

Address Check AP is Broadcasting the

SSID Check AP Radio Settings

devices

- Mounting

tools and

devices

- Marking tape

- Rolling

cartsAntennas

- Batteries

- Binoculars

- Communicatio

n devices

- Camera

- Measuring

devices

- Mounting

tools and

devices

- Marking tape

- Rolling carts





Checklist Score

Yes No

Observation


Efficient Troubleshooting of WLAN Problems

LU 4: Document the work done

4

Learning Outcomes:

1. Document on network status 2. Report on the work done 3. Write technical journal and recommendation

5 Hours

Learning Outcome 4.1: Document the work done

Description of network

status before

Status of network

infrastructure

describe problems

found

Review of user manual

and previous report

Suggestion of solutions on

problems found

Description of solution

implementation

Description of procedures

of the task accomplished

Network Devices,

equipment and materials

used

Description of the

network status after work

Technical journal and

recommendation report

o Brainstorming on Status of

network infrastructure

o Group discussion on writing

technical report

o Exercises on writing report

o Documentary research

- Internet - Books - Paper - Pen - Computer - Drawing tools -






Written

Oral

Sentence completion

Checklist Score

Yes No

Network status

Report and user manual revision

Observation

Learning Outcome 4.2: Develop the design concept according to selected materials


status before

Status of network

infrastructure

describe problems

found


and previous report


problems found


implementation

o Brainstorming on Status of network infrastructure

o Group discussion on writing technical report

o Exercises on writing report o Documentary research

- Internet - Books - Paper - Pen - Computer - Drawing tools -



Documentation of review process



Network Devices,


used

Description of the


Technical journal and recommendation report





Written

oral

Multiple choice True or false

Checklist Score

Yes No

Observation


Reporting procedures of the

Learning Outcome 4.3: Apply hardwood floor


status before

Status of network

infrastructure

describe problems

found


and previous report


problems found


implementation



Network Devices,


used

Description of the


Technical journal and

recommendation report

o Brainstorming on Status of

network infrastructure

o Group discussion on writing

technical report

o Exercises on writing report

o Documentary research

- Internet - Books - Paper - Pen - Computer - Drawing tools





Written

oral


Writing of the technical journal and recommendation


Checklist Score

Yes No

Observation

Summative Assessment

Integrated situation Resources

Rwanda on line Ltd after finishing its new building with five rooms at MUSAZNE district wants to set up a secured WLAN in that house, As a network administrator in SMART APPS Ltd, you are requested to perform that task based on the following instructions:

The network users should be 30 maximum, the network authentication, confidentiality, auditing measures should be applied, the network standard should be IEEE 802.11b/g/n, access point should assign host dynamically. The task should be accomplished in 3 hours; the work report should be submitted to the General Director.

Note: if the performance of the task is below the maximum time required (3 hours), it will be taken under consideration

Tools ,equipment and materials - Wireless Router - Wireless access point - Wireless cards - Computer - Console cables - Network toolkit - Ladder

Assesment Criterion 1: Quality of Process

Checklist Score

Yes No

Indicator: Tools and equipment are well selected

Wireless Router

Wireless access point

Wireless cards

Computer

Console cables

Network toolkit

Ladder

Drilling machine

Tape measure

Hummer

Indicator: Installation and configuration are well done

Hardware installation

IP address

Interface status

Indicator: WLAN security is well applied

Authentication

Confidentiality

Auditing

Indicator: Report and documentation are well done

WLAN design and interpretation

Indicator: Testing is well done

Network reachable

Wireless router Can fragment

reachable protocol

Ports reachable

Reachable hosts

Observation

Assesment Criterion 2: Quality of product

Checklist Score

Yes No

Indicator: Wireless devices are well mounted

Steadiness

Tightness

Fitness

Indicator: Signal strength and transfer rate met the standards

Download speed

Upload speed

Latency

Indicator: Wireless connectivity is well done

Availability of wireless connectivity

Observation

Assesment Criterion 3: Relevance

Checklist Score

Yes No

Indicator: Materials are well used

No wasted materials

Indicator: The time is respected

Time required(3h)

Indicator: Internetwork is well done

Networks communicating

Indicator: The report is Produced

Report format

Report content

Observation

Assesment Criterion 4: Safety

Checklist Score

Yes No

Indicator: Workplace is well cleaned

No rubbish

Indicator: Network components are well cleaned

No dusts

Indicator: Network components are well cleaned

Time bellow the maximum expected

Observation

Reference books:

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About.com: http://compnetworking.about.com/od/basicnetworkingfaqs/a/client-server.htm

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in Zambia 2008-2013. For more information about VVOB seewww.vvob.be.

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