CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator

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Course Overview

By the end of 2004, most corporate IT networks will incorporate wireless devices using IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN technologies (Wi-Fi). It is therefore now essential that data network consultants, planners, designers, and support staff to have in-depth skills and experience in 802.11 wireless networks.

This latest-edition Planet3-Certified course from this particular provider - the UKs leading company for training in wireless technologies - provides probably the most comprehensive hands-on practical coverage of IEEE 802.11 WLAN technologies available, in a 5-day fast-track format.

The course incorporates some 40 hours of training, comprising 30 lecture modules, and more than twelve hands-on practical labs, working with enterprise-grade equipment from a range of vendors.

The course provides expert guidance on Wireless LAN site survey, product selection, equipment installation, wireless network configuration, support, wireless LAN security and troubleshooting.

Audience

• IT professionals and network engineers responsible for installing or supporting 802.11 Wireless networks.
• IT professionals wanting to progress into the wireless network industry.
• Network planners, designers and support staff.
• IT Security staff, managers and auditors.

Skills Gained

On completing this course, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply the essential concepts of Radio Frequency (RF) technology, including RF planning, RF-related calculations and spread spectrum technologies.
• Understand the fundamental operation of wireless LANs, for effective WLAN problem analysis and troubleshooting.
• Describe the rules governing wireless LANs, to comply with local radio regulations for setup and maintenance of WLANs.
• Correctly install, configure and support wireless NICs, access points, wireless bridges, workgroup bridges, wireless gateways and WLAN antennas from Cisco Systems, Proxim Inc, Orinoco, Colubris Networks and more.
• Analyse and troubleshoot WLAN problems in-depth, including RF coverage, multipath, hidden nodes and interference problems
• Work with sophisticated WLAN diagnostic tools such as AirMagnet and WildPackets AiroPeek NX.
• Perform a site survey for the installation of WLANs.
• Understand the insecurities in IEEE 802.11 WLANs.
• Identify the attacks that can occur from network hackers.
• Secure the transmission of data over a wireless LAN using WEP and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
• Secure wireless LANs using Cisco LEAP, TKIP and MIC.
• Secure wireless LANs using generic 802.1x/EAP on access points from a range of manufacturers.
• Secure wireless LANs using VPN tunelling and encryption techniques including PPTP and IPSec.
• Conduct essential security surveys to assess the presence and vulnerabilities of WLANs.

Prerequisites

Prior to joining the course, students should have a good understanding of Ethernet LANs and their operation, TCP/IP protocols, IP addressing and practical experience configuring and supporting Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP. We recommend that delegates have a knowledge of networking as exhibited in the Net+, CCNA, CNA, or MCP qualifications.

Course Outline

• The thirty three course modules include:
• Introduction to Wireless LANs
• Organisations and Vendors
• Standards and Applications
• Radio Frequency (RF) fundamentals
• Spread Spectrum technologies
• Access Points, Service Sets, and the Distribution System
• Wireless Bridges
• Wireless Ad Hoc networks
• Antennas and Accessories
• RF Propagation
• Wireless network Organisations and Standards
• 802.11 Network Architecture
• Physical and MAC Layers
• Bandwidth Control, Network Management and AAA
• Routers, Gateways, Switches, and VoWi-Fi
• Troubleshooting Wireless LANs
• Wireless LAN Security
• WLAN security solutions
• VPN-based security solutions
• RF Site Surveys

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