ITNT 1610 - Wireless Networking

Credit Hours: 3.00
(3 contact hrs)
(replaces ITNT-1600 and ITNT-1700 together) This course provides a complete foundation of knowledge for individuals entering the wireless networking industry. Students learn the protocols, transmission methods, and IEEE 802.11 standards of wireless communications; the advantages, disadvantages, and implications of different wireless technologies; hardware installation, configuration, and management; troubleshooting techniques; wireless network project planning; and security. Students gain a solid understanding of wireless device configuration, integration and management from hands-on lab exercises incorporated throughout the course. This course prepares students for the Certified Wireless Networking Administrator (CWNA) certification exam. South Campus.

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: ITNT-1500 or ITNC-1010

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain how wireless communication works.

Objectives:

Explain how the major wireless technologies are used today.
Compare and contrast wireless and wired communication.
Define the roles of pertinent organizations within the wireless LAN industry.
Apply basic radio frequency (RF) mathematics.
Explain the basic concepts of radio frequency (RF) behavior.
Compare and contrast common wireless physical layer protocols.
Explain the basic mechanisms used in wireless LAN security.
Compare and contrast different wireless antenna types.
Compare and contrast different major wireless standards.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to configure wireless LAN devices.

Objectives:

Configure a wireless access point to provide wireless connectivity to a client.
Configure basic security on a wireless access point and client.
Troubleshoot connectivity between a wireless access point and client.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to plan a wireless network installation.

Objectives:

Select appropriate wireless devices for a wireless network implementation project.
Prepare an equipment order for a wireless network implementation project.
Write a business proposal for a wireless network project.
Evaluate proper wireless network device placement in a complex scenario.
Plan proper wireless network device placement in a complex scenario.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals
Wireless LAN standards
Wireless LAN protocols
Wireless LAN topologies
Wireless LAN architectures
Wireless LAN security
Wireless LAN configuration
Wireless LAN deployment considerations
Wireless LAN troubleshooting

Primary Faculty
Nabozny, Keith
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Johnson, Elise

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088