Specialized Solutions Inc. - Cisco Wireless Lan Support Specialist (CWLSS) [2004 г.]

Module 1 - Introduction to Wireless LAN Technologies
Wireless LAN Standards
Network Extension
Building-To-Building Connectivity
Last Mile Data Delivery
Mobility
Small Office Home Office
Summary
Module 2 - Radio Frequency Overview
Radio Frequency Defined
RF Behaviors
Gain and Loss
Reflection
Refraction
Diffraction
Scattering
Absorption
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Principles of Antennas - Line of Sight
Principles of Antennas – Fresnal Zone
Antenna Gain
Intentional Radiator
EIRP – Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power
Radio Frequency Mathematics
Decibels
Gain & Loss Measurements
Summary
Module 3 - Radio Frequency Spread Spectrum Technology
Unlicensed Frequency Bands
Spread Spectrum RF Technology
Transmitting a Signal
Spread Spectrum Technologies
Frequency Hopping
Direct Sequence vs. Frequency Hopping
Scalability Issues
Summary
Module 4 - Access Points Overview
Access Points
Wireless Bridge and Antennas
Device Configuration
Client Adaptors
Hardware In-depth - Access Points
Hardware In-depth - Wireless Bridges
Hardware In-depth - Client Devices
Access Point - Setup
Client Devices - Setup
Wireless Bridge - Setup
Module 5 - Antennas Overview
Omni-Directional Antennas
Semi-Directional Antennas
Highly-Directional Antennas
RF Antennas – Concepts
Free Space Path Loss
Antenna Installation
WLAN Accessories
Summary
Module 6 - Standards Overview
WLAN Organizations
ISM Bands
Output Rules
IEEE
802.11 Standard
Misc. Organizations and Standards
Summary
Module 7 - Network Architecture Overview
SSID
Beacons
Authentication & Association
802.1x and EAP
VPN
Service Sets
Roaming
VLANs
Power Mgmt.
LAB - Ad Hoc Mode
Module 8 - MAC and Physical Layer Overview
WLAN and Ethernet Frames
Control
Collisions
Fragmentation
DRS / NAV
DCF / PCF
IFS / SIFS / PIFS
DIFS / Slot Times
RTS/CTS
Modulation
Module 9 - Security Overview
WEP
Actual Threats
Encryption Suites
TKIP vs. CKIP
WPA
MIC (Michael)
Keys and Key Management
Authentication Methods
802.11i - WPA/2
WLAN Security Hierarchy
War-Driving
War-Chalking
Inherent Problems with Wireless Networks
New Security Enhancements
Security Policy
Cell Sizing
SSID / Wireless DMZ
LAB - Net Stumbler
LAB - Hot Spot Def Kit
EAP-FAST
RADIUS / TACACS+
AAA / ACS
Summary
Module 10 - Troubleshooting Overview
Multipath
Hidden Node
Near/Far
Throughput
Interference Issues
Weather Issues
Co-Channel Interference
Range
Summary
Module 11 - Site Survey Overview
Site Survey Fundamentals
Existing Network Information
External Considerations
Business Requirements
Bandwidth & Roaming
Security / Preparation
Site Survey Equipment
Documentation / Signal Loss
Summary
Module 12 - Management Overview
Wireless LAN Solution Engine
Cisco SWAN
Roaming
WLSE Options
Summary