NETW 125 - Introduction to Wireless;3 credits

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Brookdale Community College

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Description:

Through lecture, hands-on activities, and case studies, this course introduces wireless networking over a range of applications, from cell phones to wireless local area networks to broadband wide area network links to satellite. Students will be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of wireless communication in general, and understand the difference between radio and infrared. The course will cover WLANs, and in particular 802.11b, 802.11a, and 802.11g -configuration and security problems. It will present cell phone technology, including 2, 2.5, and 3 G and examine WAP and SMS. Finally, it will examine fixed broadband wireless and satellite communications. (Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or passing score on Basic Skills Test)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookdalecc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 224-2345

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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