Mobile MOUSe
WIRELESS NETWORK ADMINISTRATION
ONLINE COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE TITLE
WIRELESS NETWORK ADMINISTRATION COURSE
DURATION
17 Hours of Interactive Training
COURSE OVERVIEW
Take and Pass the CWNA Certified Wireless Networking Exam by preparing with Tom Carpenter. The CWNA
Certified Wireless Network Administrator course delves into the backbone and infrastructure of wireless LAN
(WLAN) technology in depth to help you prepare to pass the CWNA certification exam (PW0-104). Learn to plan,
build, secure, troubleshoot, and maintain small, medium, and large wireless networks. Gain a broader
understanding about the site survey process, Radio Frequency Technologies, IEEE 802.11 Regulations and
Standards, and working with various Wireless Protocols and Devices.
BENEFITS
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Online self-paced training with Tom Carpenter taking you through the process of creating a secure
wireless network
Learn about wireless standards and how they impact your network
Understand and work with the newest standards, including 802.11n
CONTACT
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Telephone
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www.mobilemouse.com.au
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+961+8+9404 7041
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PRICING
Contact Mobile MOUSe for pricing.
ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE COURSES
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Session times are at your discretion
You can pick and choose which sessions to cover and in any order
Learn at your own pace
Free repetition (for a period of 6 months)
Multiple course levels at a discounted price
Many of the courses are internationally accredited
Training from the comfort of your home or workstation
Training can be accessed from any location
MOBILE MOUSe
WIRELESS NETWORK ADMINISTRATION ONLINE COURSE OUTLINE
SESSION 1
Section A: Wireless Network Administration
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Prerequisites
CWNP Certifications
CWNA Certification Benefits
Certification Prep
Wireless Industry Evolution
Section B: Wireless Network Types
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WLAN
WMAN
WWAN
WPAN
Section C: WLAN Applications
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Corporate WLAN
Government Utilization
Hotspots
IEEE
Wi-Fi Alliance
Regulatory Domains
Section E: RF Fundamentals
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Waves
Wave Characteristics
Gain and Amplification
Loss and Attenuation
VSWR and Return Loss
Section F: RF Behavior
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Section C: RF Antenna Types
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dBm
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dBi
Section D: Antenna Installation
dBd
SNR and RSSI
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Link Budget
Section E: RF Accessories
SOM
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Watt and Milliwatt
Decibel (dB)
Gain Rules
Section H: RF Measurements
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Isotropic Radiator
Intentional Radiator
EIRP
Fade Margin
ISP Utilization
Section D: Industry Organizations
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Section G: RF Mathematics
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Scatter
SESSION 2
Section A: RF Signal Concepts
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Visual Line of Sight
RF LOS
Fresnel Zones
Earth Bulge
Section B: RF Antenna Basics
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Passive Gain
Beamwidth
Azimuth and Elevation Charts
Antenna Diversity
MIMO Diversity
Spatial Multiplexing
Transmit Beam Forming
Maximal Ratio Combining
Omni-Directional Antennas
Semi-Directional Antennas
Highly Directional Antennas
Sectorized Antennas
Pole/Mast Mount
Ceiling Mount
Wall Mount
Mounting Systems
Towers
Safety Equipment and Concerns
RF Cables
RF Connectors
RF Splitters
Amplifiers and Attenuators
Lightning Arrestors
Grounding Equipment
Section F: Spread Spectrum Tech
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Bandwidth
Coding
HR/DSSS Coding
OFDM Coding
Modulation
Communications Resilience
Section G: IEEE 802.11 Overview
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Original Standard
802.11b and 802.11a
802.11g
802.11n
802.11i
802.11e
Absorption
Delay Spread
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Section H: Important Standards
Section E: IEEE 802.11 Frames
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IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.2
IEEE 802.1X
IEEE 802.1D and 802.1Q
RFC 3748 and 2865
OSI and 802.11
SESSION 3
Section A: Terminology Review
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MAC and PHY
Bits and Bytes
Frames and Packets
SDUs and PDUs
Section B: IEEE 802.11-2007 Physical Layers
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License-Free Bands
Output Power Limits
More Output Power Limits
U-NII Output Power Limits
Infrared and FHSS PHYs
Direct Sequence PHYs
OFDM-Based PHYs
High Throughput PHY
Section C: Understanding CSMA/CA
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CSMA/CD
CSMA/CA
Carrier Sense
Interframe Spacing
DCF, HCF, and EDCA
Section D: Channel Access Methods
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RTS/CTS
CTS-to-Self
HT Dual-CTS Protection
HT L-Sig Protection
Fragmentation
Section A: Access Points
802.11 Frame Format
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802.11 Frame Types
Acknowledgement Frames
Network Layer Support
Jumbo Frames
MTU Functionality
Guard Intervals
Section F: IEEE 802.11 State Machine
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Common AP Features
SOHO AP Features
Enterprise AP Features
Lightweight APs
Mesh APs/Routers
Installation and Management
Authentication
Basic Service Set
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Ad-Hoc WLANs
Section C: Power over Ethernet
Infrastructure WLANs
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Association
Reassociation
Disassociation
Stations Defined
Starting a BSS
BSSID vs. SSID
Distribution System
Roaming
Active Scanning
Passive Scanning
Dynamic Rate Switching
Preauthentication
Section I: Power Management
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Access Point Modes
Section B: Infrastructure Hardware
Section H: Locating WLANs
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Autonomous Access Points
802.11 State Machine
Section G: WLAN Service Sets
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SESSION 4
802.3 Frame Format
Active and Power Save Modes
Indication Maps
Enterprise WLAN Controllers/Switches
Configuring Controllers
WLAN Controller Examples
Remote Office Controllers
WLAN Bridges
WLAN Gateways
Enterprise Encryption Gateways
IEEE 802.3-2005 Clause 33
PoE Injectors and Switches
Standard Terminology
PoE Installation
Powering HT Devices
Section D: WLAN Client Hardware
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PC Cards
USB Devices
Compact Flash and SD
PCI
Workgroup Bridges
Wireless Presentation Gateways
Wireless NAS
WMM-PS and U-APSD
PSMP
SMPS
HT Channel Width and Operation
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Section E: Centralized Design Model
SESSION 5
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Design Models
Section A: Information Gathering
Centralized WLAN Controller
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Multiple BSSIDs per Radio
Station Handoffs
Configuring Infrastructure
Tunneling, QoS, and VLANs
Section F: Wireless Network Management Systems
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Common Features
Network Connectivity
Configuration and Management
Three Site Survey Phases
Business Requirements
Functional Requirements
Site-Specific Documentation
Indoor/Outdoor Specifics
Infrastructure Connectivity
Coverage and Capacity
Antenna Use Considerations
Tracking and WIPS Considerations
Section G: Multi and Single Channel Architectures
Section B: Performing the Survey
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Cell Sizing
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SCA Specifics
Section C: Documenting the Survey
MCA and SCA Defined
BSSID and SSID Configuration
Site Surveying Tips
Channel Interference
Section H: Alternate WLAN Architectures
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WLAN Arrays
Cooperative Control Model
Mesh Network Model
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RF Interference Sources
AP and Antenna Types
AP Output Power Levels
Co-Channel/Adjacent Channel Interference
Testing Applications
Reporting Methodologies
Hardware Requirements
Application Analysis
Resulting Documents
Section I: Site Surveying Toolkit
Section D: Advanced Site Surveys
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Active and Passive Tools
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Manufacturer Utilities
Section E: WLAN Vulnerabilities
Other Equipment
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Spectrum Analysers
Protocol Analysers
Outdoor Equipment
Complete Kits
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Section F: Current WLAN Security Solutions
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WPA/WPA2
WPS
TKIP and CCMP
802.1X
EAP Framework
Preshared Keys/Passphrases
Secure Management
Role-Based Access Control
Security Analysis
Section G: Security Policies
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General Policies
Functional Policies
Policy Assessment
Section H: Troubleshooting WLANs
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System Throughput
Multipath
Troubleshooting Multipath
Hidden Nodes
Near/Far Problem
Channel Interference
RF Noise and Interference
Predictive Surveys
Automated RF Management
Verification Tools
Eavesdropping
Rogue APs
Encryption Cracking
Denial of Service
Hijacking
Use of Legacy Security
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SESSION 6
Section A: 802.11n
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802.11n Goals
802.11n Features
Cisco 802.11n Router
NETGEAR 802.11n Router
Section B: Physical Layer Changes
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Antennas in 802.11n
Spatial Multiplexing
Transmit Beamforming
Section F: 802.11n Site Surveys
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Site Survey Considerations
Site Survey Equipment
Site Survey Process
Site Survey Results
Section G: Implementing 802.11n Networks
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PoE and 802.11n
Implementation Types
Implementation Process
Common 802.11n Problems
Space-Time Block Coding
HT Channels
Section C: MAC Layer Changes
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Frame Types
Aggregation
802.11n Interframe Spacing
Protection Mechanisms
Operation Modes
Section D: 802.11n Spectrum Analysis
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Required Hardware
Channelyzer
Saving Spectral Data
AirMagnet Spectrum XT
Find Devices
Section E: 802.11n Protocol Analysis
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802.11n Requirements
OmniPeek Wireless Analysis
Wireshark
Capture Analysis
Viewing Frames
Statistics
AirMagnet Web Site
AirMagnet Protocol Analyser
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