| CWLSS Course Introduction |
| Module 1 - Introduction to Wireless LAN Technologies |
| Wireless LAN Standards |
| Network Extension |
| Building-To-Building Connectivity |
| Last Mile Data Delivery |
| Mobility |
| Small Office Home Office |
| Summary |
| Module 2 - Radio Frequency Overview |
| Radio Frequency Defined |
| RF Behaviors |
| Gain and Loss |
| Reflection |
| Refraction |
| Diffraction |
| Scattering |
| Absorption |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio |
| Principles of Antennas - Line of Sight |
| Principles of Antennas – Fresnal Zone |
| Antenna Gain |
| Intentional Radiator |
| EIRP – Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power |
| Radio Frequency Mathematics |
| Decibels |
| Gain & Loss Measurements |
| Summary |
| Module 3 - Radio Frequency Spread Spectrum Technology |
| Unlicensed Frequency Bands |
| Spread Spectrum RF Technology |
| Transmitting a Signal |
| Spread Spectrum Technologies |
| Frequency Hopping |
| Direct Sequence vs. Frequency Hopping |
| Scalability Issues |
| Summary |
| Module 4 - Access Points Overview |
| Access Points |
| Wireless Bridge and Antennas |
| Device Configuration |
| Client Adaptors |
| Hardware In-depth - Access Points |
| Hardware In-depth - Wireless Bridges |
| Hardware In-depth - Client Devices |
| Access Point - Setup |
| Client Devices - Setup |
| Wireless Bridge - Setup |
| Module 5 - Antennas Overview |
| Omni-Directional Antennas |
| Semi-Directional Antennas |
| Highly-Directional Antennas |
| RF Antennas – Concepts |
| Free Space Path Loss |
| Antenna Installation |
| WLAN Accessories |
| Summary |
| Module 6 - Standards Overview |
| WLAN Organizations |
| ISM Bands |
| Output Rules |
| IEEE |
| 802.11 Standard |
| Misc. Organizations and Standards |
| Summary |
| Module 7 - Network Architecture Overview |
| SSID |
| Beacons |
| Authentication & Association |
| 802.1x and EAP |
| VPN |
| Service Sets |
| Roaming |
| VLANs |
| Power Mgmt. |
| LAB - Ad Hoc Mode |
| Module 8 - MAC and Physical Layer Overview |
| WLAN and Ethernet Frames |
| Control |
| Collisions |
| Fragmentation |
| DRS / NAV |
| DCF / PCF |
| IFS / SIFS / PIFS |
| DIFS / Slot Times |
| RTS/CTS |
| Modulation |
| Module 9 - Security Overview |
| WEP |
| Actual Threats |
| Encryption Suites |
| TKIP vs. CKIP |
| WPA |
| MIC (Michael) |
| Keys and Key Management |
| Authentication Methods |
| 802.11i - WPA/2 |
| WLAN Security Hierarchy |
| War-Driving |
| War-Chalking |
| Inherent Problems with Wireless Networks |
| New Security Enhancements |
| Security Policy |
| Cell Sizing |
| SSID / Wireless DMZ |
| LAB - Net Stumbler |
| LAB - Hot Spot Def Kit |
| EAP-FAST |
| RADIUS / TACACS+ |
| AAA / ACS |
| Summary |
| Module 10 - Troubleshooting Overview |
| Multipath |
| Hidden Node |
| Near/Far |
| Throughput |
| Interference Issues |
| Weather Issues |
| Co-Channel Interference |
| Range |
| Summary |
| Module 11 - Site Survey Overview |
| Site Survey Fundamentals |
| Existing Network Information |
| External Considerations |
| Business Requirements |
| Bandwidth & Roaming |
| Security / Preparation |
| Site Survey Equipment |
| Documentation / Signal Loss |
| Summary |
| Module 12 - Management Overview |
| Wireless LAN Solution Engine |
| Cisco SWAN |
| Roaming |
| WLSE Options |
| Summary |
