This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of radio frequency and spread spectrum technology and wireless networking systems implementation and design. Course content includes radio frequency and spread spectrum concepts, 802.11 standards and regulations, wireless network architecture, topology, software, equipment, OSI Model, site surveys, security features, and the design and implementation of wireless network solutions.. 

Prerequisite: ITN 100 and pre- or corequisite is ITN 101

If you do well in this course, you will be able to:

1. Explain Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN)

2. Explain Radio Frequency Fundamentals

3. Explain Spread Spectrum Technology

4. Explain WLAN Infrastructure Devices

5. Explain Antennas and Accessories

6. Explain WLAN Organization and Standards

7. Explain 802.11 Network Architecture

8. Explain the MAC and Physical Layers

9. Explain WLAN Security

10. Explain how to conduct a WLAN Site Survey

11. Explain how to troubleshoot a WLAN

The required textbook for this course is:

• CWNA: certified Wireless Network Administration, 4th edition,   By Planet3 Wireless, 2008, McGraw Hill

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

Your course grade will be determined by 6 Review Questions, 8 Projects, 13 Quizzes, 3 Exams, and 1 Final Exam, according to the following percentages.

Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least 2 of the 3 exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.

If you do not submit at least 4 Quizzes, 5 Assignments(includes review questions and projects), and 1 Exam by your Last Withdrawal Date, you will be automatically withdrawn from the course with no refund. If you do not withdraw and do not finish your course assignments, you will receive a grade based upon the work you have submitted. Usually, this grade is an “F.”

If you are past your Last Withdrawal Date but have mitigating circumstances that prevent you from finishing the course, contact your instructor in writing to request a "W" grade.

If you are making progress in your course, but your End of Enrollment date is near and extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing all of the course assignments, you may request a grade of Incomplete. To request a grade of Incomplete for this course, you must have satisfactorily completed 5 Review Questions, 6 Projects, 9 Quizzes, and 2 Exams.

If you are receiving financial aid, course withdrawal or a grade of “F” may impact your status. Please contact the Financial Aid office for further information.

There are 4 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : dnerove@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 878-5712 .
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Woodbridge. 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.