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Wireless LAN I

Technologies, Access Procedures, and Security Concepts

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Wireless LANs have long been a core component of every company network. In home networks and hotspots, they have almost completely replaced Ethernet, and there is no end in sight to the WLAN boom. This WLAN course provides an introduction to the technology and use of WLANs. Participants learn about the different WLAN technologies and standards, understand the architecture of WLANs and can solve planning and dimensioning tasks. Demonstrations on the test network provide the necessary practical relevance.

Course Contents

  • Basics, Radio and Antenna Technology
  • Topologies and Access Procedures
  • Access Points and SSID
  • IEEE 802.11a to 11be: The Transmission Standards
  • Bit Rates and Ranges
  • Application Areas of 802.11ac (Gigabit WLAN)
  • Outlook 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
  • Security in the WLAN––Consequences Arising from the Shared Medium
  • TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2, WP3, IEEE 802.11i and Address Filters
  • Advanced Security: 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP
  • Authentication with Certificates

The detailed digital documentation package, consisting of an e-book and PDF, is included in the price of the course.

Premium Course Documents

In addition to the digital documentation package, the exclusive Premium Print Package is also available to you.

  • High-quality color prints of the ExperTeach documentation
  • Exclusive folder in an elegant design
  • Document pouch in backpack shape
  • Elegant LAMY ballpoint pen
  • Practical notepad
Premium Print
The Premium Print Package can be added during the ordering process for € 150,- plus VAT (only for classroom participation).

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Target Group

The course offers a practical and comprehensive insight into wireless LAN technology for network planners, administrators and sales-oriented employees.

Knowledge Prerequisites

In addition to basic network and IT knowledge, no special prior knowledge is required for successful participation in this course. Further knowledge in the LAN area is an advantage for discussing the practical case studies.

Alternatives

Book this course together with Wireless LAN II – Advanced Features as PowerPackage Wireless LAN for the discounted price of € 2.395,-.

Complementary and Continuative Courses

1 Wireless LANs at a glance
 
1.1 LANs - wireless vs. wired
 
1.1.1 Requirements for local networks
 
1.1.2 Application scenarios for WLANs
 
1.1.3 Facts at a glance
 
1.2 Design and structure of a WLAN
 
1.2.1 Ad-hoc vs. infrastructure
 
1.2.2 Wi-Fi Direct
 
1.2.3 Basic Service Area (BSA)
 
1.2.4 Distribution system
 
1.2.5 What is a repeater (WDS)?
 
1.2.6 Bridge/Mesh
 
1.2.7 Controller-based solutions
 
1.3 WLAN in the layer model
 
1.4 Standardization and regulation
 
1.4.1 Radio frequencies
 
1.4.2 IEEE 802.11 standards
2 Radio technology and WLAN generations
 
2.1 Physical basics
 
2.1.1 Attenuation and radiation
 
2.1.2 Frequency ranges in WLAN
 
2.1.3 Possible interferences
 
2.1.4 What does a spectrometer show?
 
2.2 Antenna technology
 
2.2.1 Diversity antenna system
 
2.2.2 MIMO
 
2.3 Headers on Layer 1 and 2
 
2.4 Frequency spreading
 
2.4.1 Spread spectrum technologies
 
2.4.2 The FHSS method
 
2.4.3 The DSSS method
 
2.4.4 The OFDM method
 
2.4.5 The OFDMA method
 
2.5 Modulation methods
 
2.5.1 Phase modulation (BPSK)
 
2.5.2 Quadrature amplitude modulation
 
2.6 WLAN generations
 
2.6.1 IEEE 802.11
 
2.6.2 IEEE 802.11b
 
2.6.3 IEEE 802.11a
 
2.6.4 IEEE 802.11g
 
2.6.5 802.11n: Wi-Fi 4
 
2.6.6 802.11ac: Wi-Fi 5
 
2.6.7 IEEE 802.11ad-2012: 60 GHz
 
2.6.8 802.11ax: Wi-Fi 6
 
2.6.9 Special extensions
3 Topologies, access methods and protocols
 
3.1 Structure of a WLAN
 
3.1.1 The infrastructure network
 
3.2 Logging on to the access point
 
3.3 Access procedures
 
3.3.1 Distributed Coordination Function (CSMA/CA)
 
3.3.2 Point coordination function
 
3.4 Data transport in WLAN architectures
 
3.5 Typical frame formats
4 Security and access protection
 
4.1 Network security objectives
 
4.1.1 Security components
 
4.2 Confidentiality
 
4.2.1 Diffie-Hellman - Generating symmetric keys
 
4.2.2 RSA - Asymmetric encryption
 
4.3 Integrity
 
4.4 Authenticity
 
4.4.1 Pre-distributed keys (preshared keys)
 
4.4.2 Digital signatures - the modern fingerprint
 
4.4.3 Certificates
 
4.5 IEEE 802.1X
 
4.5.1 IEEE 802.1X framework
 
4.5.2 EAP - Extensible Authentication Protocol
 
4.5.3 EAP and network operating systems
 
4.6 Availability
 
4.7 Authentication in the WLAN
 
4.7.1 MAC address filters
 
4.8 WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access
 
4.9 WPA2 and IEEE 802.11i
 
4.9.1 Key management
 
4.9.2 Data integrity with AES-CCMP
 
4.9.3 Encryption with AES-CCMP
 
4.9.4 802.11i or WPA2?
 
4.9.5 Hole 196
 
4.9.6 KRACK
 
4.9.7 Protected Management Frames
 
4.10 WPA3
 
4.10.1 WPA3 Enterprise: Crypto methods
 
4.10.2 Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE)
 
4.10.3 Easy Connect and PMF
 
4.10.4 Dragonblood
A Exercises and Assignments for the Course
 
A.1 Structure of the exercise network
 
A.1.1 Accessing the FTP Server
 
A.1.2 Reading Wireless Frames
 
A.1.3 Finding data, management and control frames...
 
A.1.4 Inspect radio headers
 
A.2 Infrastructure Network
 
A.3 Wireshark trace
 
A.3.1 Signal and transmission rate at WLAN client

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request in-house training now
PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.

Wireless LANs have long been a core component of every company network. In home networks and hotspots, they have almost completely replaced Ethernet, and there is no end in sight to the WLAN boom. This WLAN course provides an introduction to the technology and use of WLANs. Participants learn about the different WLAN technologies and standards, understand the architecture of WLANs and can solve planning and dimensioning tasks. Demonstrations on the test network provide the necessary practical relevance.

Course Contents

  • Basics, Radio and Antenna Technology
  • Topologies and Access Procedures
  • Access Points and SSID
  • IEEE 802.11a to 11be: The Transmission Standards
  • Bit Rates and Ranges
  • Application Areas of 802.11ac (Gigabit WLAN)
  • Outlook 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
  • Security in the WLAN––Consequences Arising from the Shared Medium
  • TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2, WP3, IEEE 802.11i and Address Filters
  • Advanced Security: 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP
  • Authentication with Certificates

The detailed digital documentation package, consisting of an e-book and PDF, is included in the price of the course.

Premium Course Documents

In addition to the digital documentation package, the exclusive Premium Print Package is also available to you.

  • High-quality color prints of the ExperTeach documentation
  • Exclusive folder in an elegant design
  • Document pouch in backpack shape
  • Elegant LAMY ballpoint pen
  • Practical notepad
Premium Print
The Premium Print Package can be added during the ordering process for € 150,- plus VAT (only for classroom participation).

Request in-house training now

Target Group

The course offers a practical and comprehensive insight into wireless LAN technology for network planners, administrators and sales-oriented employees.

Knowledge Prerequisites

In addition to basic network and IT knowledge, no special prior knowledge is required for successful participation in this course. Further knowledge in the LAN area is an advantage for discussing the practical case studies.

Alternatives

Book this course together with Wireless LAN II – Advanced Features as PowerPackage Wireless LAN for the discounted price of € 2.395,-.

Complementary and Continuative Courses

1 Wireless LANs at a glance
 
1.1 LANs - wireless vs. wired
 
1.1.1 Requirements for local networks
 
1.1.2 Application scenarios for WLANs
 
1.1.3 Facts at a glance
 
1.2 Design and structure of a WLAN
 
1.2.1 Ad-hoc vs. infrastructure
 
1.2.2 Wi-Fi Direct
 
1.2.3 Basic Service Area (BSA)
 
1.2.4 Distribution system
 
1.2.5 What is a repeater (WDS)?
 
1.2.6 Bridge/Mesh
 
1.2.7 Controller-based solutions
 
1.3 WLAN in the layer model
 
1.4 Standardization and regulation
 
1.4.1 Radio frequencies
 
1.4.2 IEEE 802.11 standards
2 Radio technology and WLAN generations
 
2.1 Physical basics
 
2.1.1 Attenuation and radiation
 
2.1.2 Frequency ranges in WLAN
 
2.1.3 Possible interferences
 
2.1.4 What does a spectrometer show?
 
2.2 Antenna technology
 
2.2.1 Diversity antenna system
 
2.2.2 MIMO
 
2.3 Headers on Layer 1 and 2
 
2.4 Frequency spreading
 
2.4.1 Spread spectrum technologies
 
2.4.2 The FHSS method
 
2.4.3 The DSSS method
 
2.4.4 The OFDM method
 
2.4.5 The OFDMA method
 
2.5 Modulation methods
 
2.5.1 Phase modulation (BPSK)
 
2.5.2 Quadrature amplitude modulation
 
2.6 WLAN generations
 
2.6.1 IEEE 802.11
 
2.6.2 IEEE 802.11b
 
2.6.3 IEEE 802.11a
 
2.6.4 IEEE 802.11g
 
2.6.5 802.11n: Wi-Fi 4
 
2.6.6 802.11ac: Wi-Fi 5
 
2.6.7 IEEE 802.11ad-2012: 60 GHz
 
2.6.8 802.11ax: Wi-Fi 6
 
2.6.9 Special extensions
3 Topologies, access methods and protocols
 
3.1 Structure of a WLAN
 
3.1.1 The infrastructure network
 
3.2 Logging on to the access point
 
3.3 Access procedures
 
3.3.1 Distributed Coordination Function (CSMA/CA)
 
3.3.2 Point coordination function
 
3.4 Data transport in WLAN architectures
 
3.5 Typical frame formats
4 Security and access protection
 
4.1 Network security objectives
 
4.1.1 Security components
 
4.2 Confidentiality
 
4.2.1 Diffie-Hellman - Generating symmetric keys
 
4.2.2 RSA - Asymmetric encryption
 
4.3 Integrity
 
4.4 Authenticity
 
4.4.1 Pre-distributed keys (preshared keys)
 
4.4.2 Digital signatures - the modern fingerprint
 
4.4.3 Certificates
 
4.5 IEEE 802.1X
 
4.5.1 IEEE 802.1X framework
 
4.5.2 EAP - Extensible Authentication Protocol
 
4.5.3 EAP and network operating systems
 
4.6 Availability
 
4.7 Authentication in the WLAN
 
4.7.1 MAC address filters
 
4.8 WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access
 
4.9 WPA2 and IEEE 802.11i
 
4.9.1 Key management
 
4.9.2 Data integrity with AES-CCMP
 
4.9.3 Encryption with AES-CCMP
 
4.9.4 802.11i or WPA2?
 
4.9.5 Hole 196
 
4.9.6 KRACK
 
4.9.7 Protected Management Frames
 
4.10 WPA3
 
4.10.1 WPA3 Enterprise: Crypto methods
 
4.10.2 Simultaneous Authentication of Equals (SAE)
 
4.10.3 Easy Connect and PMF
 
4.10.4 Dragonblood
A Exercises and Assignments for the Course
 
A.1 Structure of the exercise network
 
A.1.1 Accessing the FTP Server
 
A.1.2 Reading Wireless Frames
 
A.1.3 Finding data, management and control frames...
 
A.1.4 Inspect radio headers
 
A.2 Infrastructure Network
 
A.3 Wireshark trace
 
A.3.1 Signal and transmission rate at WLAN client

Classroom training

Do you prefer the classic training method? A course in one of our Training Centers, with a competent trainer and the direct exchange between all course participants? Then you should book one of our classroom training dates!

Hybrid training

Hybrid training means that online participants can additionally attend a classroom course. The dynamics of a real seminar are maintained, and the online participants are able to benefit from that. Online participants of a hybrid course use a collaboration platform, such as WebEx Training Center or Saba Meeting. To do this, a PC with browser and Internet access is required, as well as a headset and ideally a Web cam. In the seminar room, we use specially developed and customized audio- and video-technologies. This makes sure that the communication between all persons involved works in a convenient and fault-free way.

Online training

You wish to attend a course in online mode? We offer you online course dates for this course topic. To attend these seminars, you need to have a PC with Internet access (minimum data rate 1Mbps), a headset when working via VoIP and optionally a camera. For further information and technical recommendations, please refer to.

Tailor-made courses

You need a special course for your team? In addition to our standard offer, we will also support you in creating your customized courses, which precisely meet your individual demands. We will be glad to consult you and create an individual offer for you.
Request in-house training now

PDF SymbolYou can find the complete description of this course with dates and prices ready for download at as PDF.