CNT 186 - Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

Institution:

South Mountain Community College

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Description:

LAB +LEC 4 Credits 5 Periods Design, planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Overview of technologies, security, and design best practices with emphasis on hands-on skills in wireless LAN (local area network) setup and troubleshooting, 802.11a & 802.11b technologies, products and solutions, site surveys, resilient WLAN design, installation and configuration, WLAN Security -802.1x, EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol), LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol), WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), SSID (Service Set Identifier), and vendor interoperability strategies. Prepare students to earn Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist designation and to take the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam. Prerequisites: CNT170, or permission of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.southmountaincc.edu

Phone Number:

(602) 243-8135

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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