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ITM 3150 - Net Security & Compliance


Clock Hours: 60

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: ITM-3140 Net Equip Install Maint Procur

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:

  1. Define the roles in organizations in providing direction and accountability within the wireless networking industry
  2. Explain, discuss, summarize and install wireless hardware
  3. Explain, discuss, summarize and demonstrate the use protocols, principles and networking in wireless
  4. Install, Explain and discuss Wireless Spectrum Analyzers and understand RF and isotropic radiators
  5. Discuss Channels and settings
  6. Demonstrate and summarize advanced configuration settings
  7. Perform Site Surveys
  8. Define basic characteristics of and concepts relating to Wi-Fi technology
  9. Summarize the basic attributes in WLAN standards, amendments, and product certifications
  10. Explain the role of Wi-Fi as a network access technology
  11. Identify the purpose, features, and functions in wireless network components. Choose the appropriate implementation or configuration steps in a given scenario.
  12. Identify the purpose, features, and functions in client device types. Choose the appropriate installation or configuration steps in a given scenario.
  13. Identify the purpose, features, and proper implementation in types of antennas.
  14. Describe the proper locations and methods for installing RF antennas

 

  1. Define the basic concepts and units of RF measurements, identify when they are used, and perform basic unit conversion.
  2. Identify and explain RF signal characteristics
  3. Identify factors which affect the range and rate of RF transmissions
  4. Define and differentiate between the physical layer wireless technologies
  5. Define concepts which make up the functionality of RF spread spectrum communication
  6. Discuss and apply basic RF antenna concepts
  7. Identify the use in WLAN accessories and explain how to select and install them for optimal performance and regulatory domain compliance
  8. Discuss and describe the requirements to gather information prior to the site survey and write reports after the site survey
  9. 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.
  10. Describe the primary purpose and methodology of manual and predictive site surveys
  11. Define the need for and the use of a manual site survey tool and differentiate between the manual site survey types
  12. Differentiate between manual and predictive site surveys
  13. 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
  14. Differentiate between site survey methods for indoor and outdoor wireless service
  15. Define the need for and use of a spectrum analyzer in a site survey
  16. Discuss industry best practices for optimal use of directional and omni- directional antennas in site surveys
  17. Identify deployment scenarios for common WLAN network types and suggest best practices for these scenarios.
  18. 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.
  19. Identify procedures to optimize wireless networks.
  20. Identify and describe the legacy WLAN security technologies.
  21. Discuss the basic operation of and implementation best practices for the different WLAN security technologies.
  22. Discuss the basic functions and implementation best practices for the WLAN security technologies.