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Course Team
David Fatseas
Tianning Li
Summary
Wireless LANs have become a ubiquitous part of home, corporate and public spaces. Network administrators and engineers will almost certainly be involved with the provision and support of wireless networks at some level in their career. As a broadcast medium, wireless presents its own challenges distinct from wired networks. Security… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis course comprehensively looks at the fundamentals of wireless networking. From the standards and regulations involved to the different modes of deploying wireless devices, the course undertakes to provide a solid foundation of knowledge in the wireless networking space. Issues surrounding deployment, capacity planning, and security are discussed and the students will receive practical skills in configuring wireless devices and the services required to support a moderately sized wireless deployment. The course focusses on wireless LANs as specified in the 802.11 series of standards, but other mobile technologies are also discussed, and their advantages and disadvantages analysed.
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Offerings
Trimester 2
OL-TWMBA-TR2
ON-TWMBA-TR2
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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Apply wireless communication principles and mobile wireless standards in the context of specific examples;
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Analyse business requirements and choose appropriate wireless technologies to address the requirements;
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Implement a wireless network and its supporting network infrastructure;
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Identify and analyse security threats to wireless networks and suggest methods of mitigation;
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Undertake complex wireless network troubleshooting;
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Apply the ACS Code of Ethics in the context of wireless communication;
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Apply wireless networks to support workflows of the host organization;
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Investigate and critically assess emerging trends in wireless networking.
Topics
History of wireless networking (5%) WiFi and 802.11 Regulations, Standards, Organizations and ethical practice (15%) Spectrum use and management and signal transmission (15%) Wireless LANs (20%) Mesh, infrastructure mode, bridges, and other wireless modes (5%) Wireless security (15%) Wireless LAN design and troubleshooting (10%) Other wireless mobile technologies (5%)… For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.