Implementing Wi-Fi Network Security - Advanced

Course Overview

This unique course provides detailed, hands-on instruction in the planning, implementation and security of 802.11 series wireless networks.

Audience

IT professionals wanting to move into the rapidly growing wireless networks industry; network planners, network designers; security managers, security auditors; IT management; anyone concerned with the security of their organisation.

Skills Gained

On completing this course, you wll be able to:

• Explain the fundamental principles used in wireless LANs, making students more effective in WLAN problem analyse & troubleshooting.
• Install and configure wireless networks using wireless NICs, access points, gateways and antennas.
• Understand the problems that can occur with wireless LAN data transmission, including multipath, hidden nodes, and interference.
• Perform a basic site survey for the installation of a wireless LAN, and explain what needs to be taken into consideration.
• Explain the insecurities in IEEE 802.11 WLANS and list the techniques that can be used to secure them.

Prerequisites

Students must have a fundamental understanding of Ethernet LANs and TCP/IP protocols. Practical experience with a Microsoft Windows operating system, or UNIX, is also required.

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