Wireless LANS

For whome:
This class is for you who already know the basics of networking and IP using Cisco devices and other brands, you can manage a Cisco
router, Switch and maby also a Firewall. You should also be familiar with both Winwdows and some Unix at administrator level.

Over view of learning:
You will after this class be able to design, setup and maintain Wireless Network small as well as large infrastructures containing
many Accesspoints and Clients. You will be aware of the most common pitfalls and howto avoid them. A part of class also takes up
security considerations. A misxture of teory and labs will be performed.

Class material:
The electronic book we.pdf (WirelessEngineer) which includes questions and answers. We will also server with various powerpoints 
and test exams. FOr exercises there will be available Cisco gears, linksys and netgear. Also various antennas, cables and connectors
plus boosters. The upcoming brand Mikrotik will also be worked with.

Class details:
 Part I - Understanding Wireless Technologies 
  Chapter 1 - Wireless Standards, Organizations, and Applications 
   Roles Organizations Play Within the WLAN Industry  
   Spread Spectrum Technology Uses  
   Wireless LAN Technology Roles  
 
  Chapter 2 - Radio Frequency and Antenna Fundamentals 
   Electromagnetic Waves: A Quick Tour  
   RF Characteristics  
   RF Behavior  
   Basic RF Math  
   RF Signal and Antenna Concepts  
   Antennas and Antenna Systems  
 
  Chapter 3 - Spread Spectrum Technologies 
   The OSI Model  
   Spread Spectrum Technologies and IEEE 802.11 Standards  
   How Spread Spectrum Technology Works  
   Spectrum Fundamental Concepts  
 
  Chapter 4 - IEEE 802.11 In Depth 
   Terminology Review  
   IEEE 802.11 CSMA/CA  
   Frame Types and Formats Compared  
   IEEE 802.11 Frames and Frame Exchange Sequences  
   Authentication and Association Processes  
   Regulatory Domain Requirements  
   Data Flow Optimization Across the RF Medium  
 
  Part II - Deploying Wireless LANs 
  Chapter 5 - Wireless Design Models, Topologies, and Infrastructure 
   Service Sets  
   WLAN Design Models  
   Evolution of WLAN Models  
   WLAN Power Management Features  
 
  Chapter 6 - Site Surveys and Network Planning 
   Physical and RF Site Surveys  
   Manual RF Site Survey Preparation  
   Documenting Manual RF Site Surveys: Before and After  
   Performing Manual and Automated Site Surveys  
   Performing Virtual Site Surveys  
   Site Survey Verification Tools and/or Applications  
   Additional Considerations for RF Site Surveys  
   Documenting the Site Survey Findings  
   Creating an Implementation Plan  
   Touring Site Survey Tools  
 
  Chapter 7 - Infrastructure Hardware and Software 
   Installing, Configuring, and Managing WLAN Devices  
   WLAN Markets and Appropriate Gear  
   New WLAN Solutions  
   Location Tracking with WLAN Solutions  
   Implementing Voice-Capable WLANs  
   WLAN Accessories  
   Antenna Installation  
   A Guided Tour of WLAN Components  
 
  Chapter 8 - Client Devices and Software 
   WLAN Client Device Internals  
   Installing, Configuring, and Managing WLAN Client Devices  
   Installing a WLAN Client Device  
 
  Part III - Securing Wireless LANs 
  Chapter 9 - Wireless Vulnerabilities and Attack Methods 
   Identifying and Preventing WLAN Security Attacks  
   General Security Principles  
 
  Chapter 10 - Designing and Implementing Security for Wireless LANs 
   Implementing IEEE 802.11 Security  
   WLAN Client Security Solutions  
   WLAN System Security and Management  
   IEEE 802.11 Network Security Policy Basics  
   Advanced WLAN Security Topics  
   Common Security Myths  
 
  Part IV - Installation and Analysis Tools 
  Chapter 11 - Wireless Problem Discovery and Solutions 
   Installing, Configuring, Integrating, and Managing WLAN Analysis Systems  
   Protocol and Spectrum Analysis Case Studies  
 
  Chapter 12 - Troubleshooting and Testing Tools 
   Troubleshooting Methodologies  
   Symptom, Diagnosis, and Solution  
   WLAN Implementation Challenges  
 


Performance:
The classes will be held in 8 full days (Fridays with some exeptions). LAB's will be adapted to available gears 
and time available.

Day 1)
	Chapter 1
	Chapter 2
	LAB 0 Radio Math

Day 2)
	Chapter 3
	Chapter 4
	LAB 1 Basic configuring access point in bridge mode and client

Day 3)
	Chapter 5
	Chapter 6
	LAB 2 Planning your wireless network, site surveys. Calculating range and testing range.

Day 4)
	Chapter 7
	Chapter 8
	LAB 3 Getting familar with wireless gears, access points, boosters, clients, cables and antennas.
		Trying out effect of booster, and testing various antennas and clients.

Day 5)
	Chapter 9
	Chapter 10
	LAB 4 Wireless security, snoop wireless network, implement security.

Day 6)
	Chapter 11
	Chapter 12
	LAB 5 Analyzing wireless network and environment.

Day 7)  LAB Implementing SNMP and wireless LANS using Linux or Windows and SNMP server.

Day 8)	LAB Tryout Radius authenticated network infrastructure with cisco access point.