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Wi-Fi Technical Overview *NEW*

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The enormous popularity of Wi-Fi has led to increasing demands for enhancing the data rate and other features in these wireless networks. Wi-Fi networks have rivaled cellular networks in terms of growth and popularity. There is much debate in the industry whether Wi-Fi competes with or complements 3G/4G networks. Wi-Fi technology is based on evolving 802.11 set of standards. This course covers the landscape of Wi-Fi standards, details of air Interface, network operations and deployment strategies. The course also deals with all major aspects of Wi-Fi including the possible interaction with cellular networks and future trends from a technology and application perspective.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the link between Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11 standards
• List the RF bands relevant for Wi-Fi
• Explain the different deployment scenarios for Wi-Fi
• Describe the underlying technologies of Wi-Fi such as OFDM and MIMO
• Understand the basics of the MAC in Wi-Fi and also be able to explain features such as frame aggregation, block ACK, TXOP, RIFS and the reverse direction protocol
• Explain the security features and protection mechanisms relevant for Wi-Fi deployments
• Understand how Wi-Fi networks are gearing up for working with cellular networks
• Explain the future technology and application trends in Wi-Fi

Intended Audience

This course is intended for individuals looking to gain an understanding of Wi-Fi and its evolutions from the technical and usage perspectives.

Suggested Prerequisites

• Overview of OFDM (eLearning)

Course Length

2 days

Course Outlines / Knowledge Knuggets

1. Introduction
1.1. Evolution of Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11 standards
1.2. Types of Wi-Fi networks
1.3. Typical deployments
1.4. Future trends in Wi-Fi

2. Wi-Fi (802.11n) Air Interface
2.1. Physical layer evolution
2.2. Use of OFDM in Wi-Fi
2.3. Wi-Fi channels and bandwidths
2.4. Multiple antenna techniques in Wi-Fi
2.5. MAC principles in Wi-Fi
2.6. Advanced MAC features

3. Wi-Fi Security
3.1. Security requirements in Wi-Fi
3.2. Evolution of security in Wi-Fi
3.3. WPA and WPA2
3.4. Wireless intrusion threats
3.5. Wireless protected setup

4. Wi-Fi QoS
4.1. QoS features in Wi-Fi
4.2. WMM certification
4.3. Voice over Wi-Fi

5. Wi-Fi Network Operations
5.1. Beacons and their role
5.2. Scanning and network discovery
5.3. Power save mechanisms

6. Wi-Fi Deployment
6.1. Hotspot deployments
6.2. Enterprise deployments
6.3. Wi-Fi /cellular integration
6.4. Wi-Fi offloading for data and/or voice
6.5. Wi-Fi Passpoint Certification/Hotspot 2.0

7. 802.11 Extensions
7.1. Roaming/fast BSS transition – 802.11r
7.2. Radio resource management – 802.11k
7.3. Wi-Fi network management – 802.11v
7.4. Management frame protection – 802.11w
7.5. External networks – 802.11u

8. Future of Wi-Fi Technologies
8.1. 802.11ac and its features – band of operation, peak data rates, MU-MIMO operation, usage scenarios
8.2. 802.11ad and its features – band of operations, bandwidth, peak data rates, beamforming, and usage scenarios

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