The Wireless Networking course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in designing, configuring, and managing modern wireless networks. As mobility and connectivity have become essential for organizations, this course enables learners to understand and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance wireless infrastructures that meet enterprise and service provider needs.
This module provides an overview of wireless networking concepts, evolution of Wi-Fi technology, and its role in modern communication systems. Learners gain an understanding of radio frequency (RF) principles, frequency bands, and how wireless networks integrate with wired infrastructures.
This module explains the IEEE 802.11 standards and various Service Set configurations—including Basic Service Set (BSS), Extended Service Set (ESS), and Independent Basic Service Set (IBSS). Learners explore how wireless clients connect and communicate within local area networks, ensuring seamless connectivity and coverage.
A crucial module focusing on the importance of securing wireless networks. It introduces various wireless threats, attack types, and defense mechanisms. Participants learn to safeguard wireless environments through encryption, authentication, and policy enforcement.
This section covers the authentication techniques used in wireless networks, such as Open Authentication, Pre-Shared Key (PSK), and 802.1X (EAP-based) methods. Learners understand how users and devices are verified before gaining access to the network, ensuring secure connectivity.
In this module, students learn how encryption and integrity mechanisms protect data transmitted over wireless channels. It covers WEP, TKIP, and AES encryption methods and how integrity checks (like MIC) ensure data authenticity and prevent tampering.
This module focuses on the evolution from WEP to WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 protocols, highlighting improvements in encryption, authentication, and key management. Learners explore Protected Access mechanisms that form the backbone of modern secure Wi-Fi communication.
Learners study different wireless network architectures—including autonomous (standalone) APs, controller-based networks, and cloud-managed architectures. The module explains how each design impacts scalability, performance, and manageability in enterprise networks.
This module discusses various wireless deployment strategies such as centralized, distributed, and hybrid models. Learners explore factors influencing deployment choice, including network size, coverage requirements, and mobility patterns.
Students are introduced to multiple Access Point operating modes such as Local Mode, FlexConnect, Sniffer, Monitor, and Bridge Mode. The module explains how each mode supports different network topologies and operational requirements.
The final module provides practical experience in implementing WPA2 Pre-Shared Key (PSK) authentication. Learners configure wireless networks using WPA2-PSK, ensuring secure access for small and medium environments where enterprise authentication is not required.
