Wireless LANs (C0204), 5 op

Perustiedot

Kurssin nimi:	Wireless LANs
Winhakoodi:	C0204
Kurren lyhenne:	WLAN
Opintopisteet:	5
Opintojakson taso:	Ammattiopinnot
Toteutusvuosi:	4.vsk
Jakso:	Syyslukukausi, 1.jakso, 2.jakso
Lukuvuosi:	0708
Opetuskieli:	English
Opettaja:	Erik Pätynen, Matti Puska
Lopullinen arviointi:	Arvosteluasteikolla (0-5)

Kuvaukset

Esitietovaatimukset

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

Sisältö (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

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.

Sisältö (täydentävä ja erityisosaaminen)

Emerging wireless technologies, site survey and wireless applications.

Tiedolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

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.

Taidolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

Upon completion of the course, students is able to plan, configure and manage the most common wireless technologies applied in local area networks.

Kirjallisuus ja muu materiaali

Wireless LANs online study material, laboratory instructions.

Opetusmenetelmät

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

Total 120 h