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CSCO-690 Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

Upon completion of this course, the student will apply the principles of wireless data communications, protocols, and standards related to Wireless Local Area Networking (WLAN). Topics include: RF Transmission, propagation, WLAN frequency bands, characteristics and uses of wireless network devices, compare and contrast with standard 'wired' network device and WLAN implementations. Students will have hands-on experience in building, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting basic and extended WLANs. Students will be qualified to administer and support different brands of wireless LAN hardware. This course prepares students to sit for Cisco Wireless LAN Specialist (WLANFE) or/and Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist (WLANSE) certifications.

Credits

3 credits

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: CSCO-281