CNT 173 - Wireless Local Area Networks

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is designed to provide students a fundamental understanding of wireless data communication technologies, RF behavior, security aspects and network components as they apply to Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) administration. Students will perform basic configuration and troubleshooting of WLAN hardware peripherals and protocols used in small business and enterprise deployments.

Prerequisites: CIS 171 or CNT 210
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Explain basic radio frequency (RF) and antennas concepts.
Interpret RF and antenna measurements.
Determine differences between spread spectrum technologies used in wireless local area networks (WLANs).
Compare WLAN standards, protocols and devices.
Complete a wireless site survey.
Determine appropriate standards and techniques for securing WLANs.
Summarize available WLAN design approaches.
Explore other wireless communication technologies and applications.
Configure WLAN technologies.