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ITN 120: Wireless - Network Administration (3 Credits)

Overview

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 ITN 101

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Objectives

 

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

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Materials

 

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Grading
 

Subject to change each semester.  The actual assignments are available in the Syllabus in the Blackboard course site on the first day of classes. Likely assignments Include: 

Assignment
Points
Percentage of Grade
6 Assignments @ 40 points
240 points
24%
4 Quizzes @ 50 points
200 points
20%
Course Project
160 points
16%
2 Exams @ 100 points
200 points
20%
Final Exam
200 points
20%
Totals
1000 points
100%

Your final grade will be based on a scale similar to the following. Please note that you will probably be required to also pass at least 2 of the 3 exams in order to pass the course, in addition to achieving a passing grade overall on your assignmernts.

Grade
Points
Percent
A
900-1000
90-100
B
800-899
80-89
C
700-799
70-79
D
600-699
60-69
F
0-599
0-59
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Exams

 

There are 3 exams in this course.

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ELI Policies and Procedures

 
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Beginning the Course

 


Last Updated: August 19, 2010