Optimize Wireless Networks

You will learn how to:

• Use a spectrum analyzer to detect sources of interference
  
• Identify and resolve“near/far” and“hidden node” problems
  
• Test and troubleshoot IEEE 802.3af Power over Ethernet including power injectors and Active Ethernet switches
  
• Capture 802.11 management, control and data frames to verify authentication, association and data transfer
  
• Troubleshoot a live WiFi network in the classroom, get a free Orinoco Classic Gold wireless Ethernet card to use in class and back at the office
  
• Identify and minimize co-channel and adjacent channel interference
  
• Use semi-directional and highly-directional antennas to shape coverage area
  
• Conduct performance testing & analysis
  
• Convert milliwatts to dBM, and calculate cable & connector loss, antenna gain, and free space loss
  
• Prepare your office environment for a wireless network deployment
  
• Establish throughput performance baselines for 802.11a/b/g
  
• Test the performance impact of Bluetooth and 802.11a/b/g
  
• Measure RSSI, Noise & SNR
  
• Use Ekahau Site Survey 2.1(tm) in class to conduct a Comprehensive Site Survey
  

15 Hands-on Labs:
Get a free Wireless Troubleshooting Toolkit including an Orinoco Classic Gold wireless card to get you started immediately