module specification

This module aims to provide students with the technical background and skills necessary to design and configure and maintain wireless LANs and WANs.

This module focuses on the design of these networks the devices used and their operation, the planning prior to installation and best practices, the implementation of the network design, security provisions and troubleshooting of Wireless LAN issues. The module covers the necessary background through formal lectures/seminars followed by comprehensive hands-on practical workshops.

Module Aims:

1. To introduce Wireless LAN set-up & troubleshooting, 802.11 (a, b, and g) technologies, products & solutions.
2. To describe WLAN applications and site surveys;
3. To discuss resilient WLAN products, design, installation, configuration and troubleshooting;
4. To investigate WLAN security issues and emerging wireless technologies;
5. To develop teamwork and presentation skills in the context of the module curricula;

CT5004 or CT5005 - completed

Introduction to Wireless LAN standards, (802.11 (a,b,g and n) ) 

the operation of the Network Interface Cards, Wireless Radio Technology, Wireless Topologies, Access Points, Bridges, Antennas, Security, Concept of Network Traffic / Queuing theory, 

Application, Design and Site Survey Preparation, 

Site Survey, Troubleshooting Management and Diagnostics.

Students will develop understanding and practical skills based on weekly lectures, tutorials and supervised workshops.  

Appropriate blended learning approaches and technologies, such as, the University’s VLE, simulation tools and laboratory equipment will be used to facilitate and support student learning to:

• deliver content;

• encourage active learning;

• provide formative and summative assessments and prompt feedback;

• enhance student engagement and learning experience.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

LO1:  Describe wireless radio technologies, topologies and IEEE 802.11 wireless standards.

LO2:  Select appropriate wireless network equipment recognising their limitations to configure and install wireless access points, bridges, adapters, and antennae.

LO3:  Apply systems approach to the solution of complex WLAN problems through appropriate design, installation, configuration and monitoring giving due consideration to professional, ethical and legal issues.

LO4:  Use appropriate risk management process to identify, evaluate and mitigate wireless security threats and vulnerabilities and adopt a holistic and proportionate approach to the mitigation of security risks

LO5:  Evaluate emerging wireless technologies in a professional and responsible manner while working as a team demonstrating effective communication/inter-personal skills, management and leadership attributes and taking into consideration the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Core Text:

• Fundamentals of Wireless LANs Companion Guide (Cisco Networking Academy) (Cisco Networking Academy Program) ISBN-10: 1587131196

Other Texts:

• Building a Cisco Wireless Lan ISBN-10: 192899458X
• Secure Wireless Networks 802.11 ISBN-10: 0471237159

Websites:

• University Library website- https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/library/

Electronic Databases:

• IEEE Xplore / IETDigital Library (IEL) - https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/home.jsp
• ACDM Digital Library - https://0-dl-acm-org.emu.londonmet.ac.uk/dl.cfm
• Wiley Online Library - https://0-www-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.emu.londonmet.ac.uk/