Wireless LAN Networks (Wi-Fi)

Description

The course is aimed at training in the knowledge of the standards, norms, protocols, topologies and as well as the active communication devices of wireless LANs (Wi-Fi). In addition, students will acquire training in the analysis and design tools for the same, and the methods for configuration, maintenance and administration of the active and passive devices that make up them. The course has abundant resources, such as presentations, notes and thematic videos, ppts with audio, simulations, etc. In addition, the guides include practical and research works related to the actual equipment of first level. It has planned assessments to facilitate the learning process, and scheduled video conferences with the teacher.

Contents

Networks. Communications Model. OSI Model. TCP / IP Protocol Suite. Wired and Wireless LANs. Wireless connection standards. Wireless transmission medium (Air). Antennas

Network Protocols. IEEE 802.11. 802.11a / b / g / n / ac / ad family of standards. Topologies Active Devices. NICs. Access Points. Routers.

Transmission in Wi-Fi - Plots. Formats. Roaming. Sniffers. Quality of Service (QoS).

Special cases of Wi-Fi - Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint links. Calculations.

Security in Wi-Fi - Encryption. Authentication. WEP. WPA. WPA2. 802.11i

Requirements and Conditions

12 weeks (3 months) with an estimated time of dedication for the student of 4-6 hours per week.

Professionals, technicians and computer enthusiasts.

It is recommended to have basic knowledge of computers and networks in general.

The cost is 3(three) installments of U$S 50, or 1(one) installment of U$S 135.