CIS262: Fundamentals of Wireless LANs

3 Units (2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours)

This introductory course to wireless LANs (Local Area Networks) focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless LANs. Covers material included in the Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist designation (WLANFE 9E0-581) and the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam, the first of four exams for CWNE. A valid CCNA (Certified Cisco Network Administrator) is required to be eligible for the above WLANFE 9E0-581 exam. Includes a comprehensive overview of technologies, security and design “best practices” with particular emphasis on hands-on skills in the following areas: wireless LAN setup and troubleshooting; 802.1x and 802.1x technologies, products and solutions; site surveys; resilient WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) design, installation and configuration; WLAN security - 802.1x, EAP, LEAP, WEP, SSID; and vendor interoperability strategies.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommended Preparation: CIS 202 or semester II of the Cisco Networking Academy at any accredited institution, CIS 120 or A+ equivalent and CIS 121 or equivalent