Detailed Course Outline
RF Frequency Fundamentals
- Identify RF Characteristics
- Explain basic RF Behaviours
- Understand how to detect RF Signal Factors
Antennas and Accessories
- Describe the basic differences among antenna types
- Select the appropriate external antenna when required
The 802.11 Channels and Operations
- Know the Frequency bands used
- Explain the basic WLAN location process
- Describe the basic steps required in the WLAN connection process
- Determine the channels and streams supported by client devices
WLAN Clients : Features and Capabilities
- Describe client types and varying capabilities
- Determine the channels and streams supported by client devices
WLAN Clients: configuration and Management
- Configure client devices
- Configure various client operating systems for wireless connectivity
WLAN APS: Hardware and Mounting
- Identify AP features and capabilities and understand configuration options related to them
- Select appropriate mounding kits for a specified installation location
- Ensure proper PoE provisioning when required
WLAN APs: Configuration and Management
- Configure APS as standalone devices
- Validate AP wired interface connectivity
- Validate proper AP WLAN configuration
WLAN Security
- Understand the basics of 802.11 security solutions
- Identify legacy security technologies that should not be used
- Configure security parameters in an AP
- Configure security Parameters in a client device
Troubleshooting Connection Issues
- Troubleshoot connectivity problems
- Troubleshoot performance problems
- Troubleshoot security problems
- Troubleshoot mobility problems
Instructor Demo
- Configuring a client
- Verifying POE Power
- Configuring an AP
- Configuring Security Settings
- Troubleshooting with Spectrum Analyzer. Protocol Analyzer and Wi-Fi Scanner