ITM 4011 - Microsoft Linux Apple OS II

Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: ITM-4021 Prof Network & Infrastructure Mgmt

Industry Certifications Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP)

CWTS (Certified Wireless Technology Specialist)

Course Description:
This course covers the CWTS exam specific to TCAT Shelbyville. Students learn the basic wireless principles and theories for the Enterprise environment.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Define the roles in organizations in providing direction and accountability within the wireless networking industry
Explain, discuss, summarize and install wireless hardware
Explain, discuss, summarize and demonstrate the use protocols, principles and networking in wireless
Install, Explain and discuss Wireless Spectrum Analyzers and understand RF and isotropic radiators
Discuss Channels and settings
Demonstrate and summarize advanced configuration settings
Perform Site Surveys
Define basic characteristics of and concepts relating to Wi-Fi technology
Summarize the basic attributes in WLAN standards, amendments, and product certifications
Explain the role of Wi-Fi as a network access technology
Identify the purpose, features, and functions in wireless network components. Choose the appropriate implementation or configuration steps in a given scenario.
Identify the purpose, features, and functions in client device types. Choose the appropriate installation or configuration steps in a given scenario.
Identify the purpose, features, and proper implementation in types of antennas.
Describe the proper locations and methods for installing RF antennas
Define the basic concepts and units of RF measurements, identify when they are used, and perform basic unit conversion.
Identify and explain RF signal characteristics
Identify factors which affect the range and rate of RF transmissions
Define and differentiate between the physical layer wireless technologies
Define concepts which make up the functionality of RF spread spectrum communication
Discuss and apply basic RF antenna concepts
Identify the use in WLAN accessories and explain how to select and install them for optimal performance and regulatory domain compliance
Discuss and describe the requirements to gather information prior to the site survey and write reports after the site survey
Define and differentiate between the following WLAN system architectures and understand site survey concepts related to each architecture. Identify and explain best practices for access point placement and density.
Describe the primary purpose and methodology of manual and predictive site surveys
Define the need for and the use of a manual site survey tool and differentiate between the manual site survey types
Differentiate between manual and predictive site surveys
Define the need for and use of site survey software or a protocol analyzer in a manual site survey as it relates to identifying, locating, and assessing nearby WLANs
Differentiate between site survey methods for indoor and outdoor wireless service
Define the need for and use of a spectrum analyzer in a site survey
Discuss industry best practices for optimal use of directional and omni- directional antennas in site surveys
Identify deployment scenarios for common WLAN network types and suggest best practices for these scenarios.
Recognize common problems associated with wireless networks and their symptoms and identify steps to isolate and troubleshoot the problem. Given a problem situation, interpret the symptoms and the most likely cause.
Identify procedures to optimize wireless networks.
Identify and describe the legacy WLAN security technologies.
Discuss the basic operation of and implementation best practices for the different WLAN security technologies.
Discuss the basic functions and implementation best practices for the WLAN security technologies.