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  CWNA 

Wireless LANAdministration 

Pre-Requisites: Prior knowledge of Networking Concepts understanding of Network Protocols is preferredhowever, is not necessary. It is recommended, but not required to have knowledge aboutconcepts in IP Addressing. Benefits: The wireless network market continues to grow because of the additional productivity thatwireless network access brings to any organization. Properly trained and certified individuals are needed to make networks secure, cost-effective, andreliable. 

A wireless network is intended for mobile users as asupplement to the capabilities of a "wired" networkinfrastructure.

Laptops that are properly configured for a wirelessenvironment can now access Internet and campusnetwork services without the restriction of physicallyplugging into a "wired" network jack.

Access to popular services such as E-mail, Internet browsing, and InstantMessaging is now available in designated wireless serviceable areas on campus.

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Main Topics1: Introduction to wireless networksWhat is communication? What is networking? It¶s a wireless world. How wireless works. 

2: IEEE 802.11 Physical Layer Standards. 3: What is a wireless LAN? 

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4: Application of wireless LAN. 5: Different scenarios for a wireless LAN. 6: Radio frequency fundaments. 

Concept of radio frequency RF antenna concepts RF mathematics 

7: Antennas and Accessories Omni-directional Semi-directional Highly-directional Determining coverage areas Proper mounting and safety Performing outdoor/indoor installations Power over Ethernet (802.3 a.f and proprietary implementations) Cable and connector usage requirements Amplifiers, attenuators lightning arrestors, and splitters Fresnel Zones and Free Space 

Path Loss Interference, Fading, and Multipath 

8: Wireless Network Management Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA) functions Bandwidth control Wireless Network Management Features and products 

9: Spread spectrum technology intro to SS communication SS technologies i.e. FHSS,DSSS FHSS vs. DSSS 

10: Wireless LAN devices, antennas, accessories. Infrastructure devices Wireless LAN Client devices Wireless LAN gateway devices Antenna categories and types, Antenna Concepts Accessories Power over Ethernet RF amplifiers RF attenuators Light arrestors./splitters/connectors/cables/frequency convectors. 

11: Wireless LAN organization standards 

FCC rules Frequency ranges and channels IEEE 802.11 family of standards. IEEE WLAN standards IEEE 802.11 family of standards Wireless LAN organizations Proper application of WLANs in distribution and access roles Interoperability standards Wi-Fi alliance 

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12: 802.11 network architecture Wireless LAN service sets Locating a wireless LAN Roaming Authentication Association Power management features 

13: Wireless Security WEP encryption Filtering access methods 

Typical attacks on WLANs Security improvements Security policies General wireless security recommendations 

14: Surveying other wireless technologies Bluetooth WPANs(802.15) WiMAX WWANs (802.16) 

15: Personal, Metropolitan, and Wide Area Networks. 16: Network Settings and Wireless LAN Troubleshooting 17: Site Survey fundamentals 

Site survey Prepping RF site survey Site survey equipments and procedures Conducting a site survey 

18: Different scenarios. 19: Projects: 

Single AP configuration Two access point configuration Multiple app configuration