WLAN Concepts

WLAN Concepts

1. Introduction to Wireless

   • Benefits of Wireless
   • Types of Wireless Networks
     • WPAN
     • WLAN
     • WMAN
     • WWANs)
   • Wireless Technologies
     • Bluetooth
     • WiMAX
     • Cellular Broadband
     • Satellite Broadband
   • 802.11 Standards
   • Radio Frequencies
   • Wireless Standards Organizations
     • ITU
     • IEEE
     • Wi-Fi Alliance

2. WLAN Components

   • Wireless NICs
   • Wireless Home Router
     • Access point
     • Switch
     • Router
   • Wireless Access Points
   • AP Categories
     • Autonomous APs
     • Controller-based APs
   • Wireless Antennas
     • Omnidirectional antennas
     • Directional antennas
     • MIMO

3. WLAN Operation

   • 802.11 Wireless Topology Modes
   • BSS and ESS
   • 802.11 Frame Structure
   • CSMA/CA
   • Wireless Client and AP Association
   • Passive and Active Discover Mode

4. CAPWAP Operation

   • Split MAC Architecture
   • DTLS Encryption
   • FlexConnect APs

5. Channel Management

   • Frequency Channel Saturation
     • DSSS
     • FHSS
     • OFDM
   • Channel Selection
   • Plan a WLAN Deployment

6. WLAN Threats

   • Wireless Security Overview
   • DoS Attacks
   • Rogue Access Points
   • Man-in-the-Middle Attack

7. Secure WLANs

   • Shared Key Authentication Methods
   • Authenticating a Home User
   • Encryption Methods
   • Authentication in the Enterprise