Wireless LANs (C0204), 5 op

Basic information

Course name:	Wireless LANs Wireless LANs
Course Winha code:	C0204
Kurre acronym:	WLAN
Credits:	5
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	4.year
Implementation:	Autumn semester, 1.period, 2.period
Semester:	0708
Language of tuition:	English
Teacher:	Erik Pätynen, Matti Puska
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Local Area Networks C0016, Internetworks C0059 and Virtual Local Area Networks C0060.

Course contents (core content level)

Basic terminology relating wireless local area networks: access point, client, wireless topology, bridges, antennas and the functionality of the wireless local area networks. Design, installation, configuration and management of wireless local area networks:
· Design a logical wireless LAN architecture for mobile wireless users
· Installation of in-building and building-to-building WLANs
· Hardware setup and software configuration of wireless products
· Upgrading wireless products and troubleshoot performance issues
· Security using WEP, LEAP and 802.1x protocols.

Course contents (additional)

Emerging wireless technologies, site survey and wireless applications.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

The course aim is to familiarise students to plan, implement and troubleshoot wireless LANs. The particular emphasis is on:
· Understanding wireless radio technologies and topologies
· Design, installation and configuration of wireless LANs
· Monitoring and maintenance of wireless LANs
· Identifying wireless security threats and vulnerabilities
· Troubleshooting wireless installation and configurations.
After completing the unit, the student understands basic terminology relating wireless local area networks. The student knows the basics of planning, installing, managing and securing wireless local area networks.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Wireless LANs online study material, laboratory instructions.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures 14 h
Laboratories 42 h
Exams 5 h
Excercises 6 h
Self study 59 h

Total 120 h

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Related competences of the degree programme

Telecommunications
Communication and interpersonal skills