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Chapter 6
ERIC PAUL MARTINEZ
NT1210
10/31/13
Wireless LANs
This chapter will allow you to explore the concepts of modern wireless networking. Though there are other wireless technologies such as infrared communication, this chapter focuses on wireless standards and technologies for radio frequency– based communication. The IEEE 802.11 set of standards defines this type of communication and interactivity among these devices. In this chapter, you will use the wireless Cisco routers and wireless USB adapters to join and configure wireless networks. You will learn about the placement and overlap of wireless channels as well. At the end of this chapter, you should be able to
■ Identify and explain wireless domain types and the IEEE 802.11 standards
■ Determine wireless networks within a broadcast radius and use the command line to gather network information
■ Configure a wireless router for operation
■ Plan a wireless infrastructure using appropriate antennas and channel selection
Lab 6.1: Wireless Broadcast Domains
Approximate Lab Time: 15–20 min.
Materials Needed: paper/pencil, Textbook, and Internet research
This lab reviews the basic IEEE 802.11 family of standards for radio frequency wireless communication. You will compare the use of wireless technology with the use of cabled network technology. As part of this lab, you will examine the concept of a service set and shared wireless connections. Compile a lab report of the solutions to the assigned exercises and include a review of the work necessary to arrive at the solution.
Domain Types
Wireless technology has advanced greatly in recent years for use in networking. Today, most handheld smart phones and tablets are compatible with wireless networking technology through the IEEE 802.11 standards. The interoperability of wireless networks has been governed by an organization known as the Wi-Fi Alliance, which has sought to preserve vendor independence across
ERIC PAUL MARTINEZ
NT1210
10/31/13
Wireless LANs
This chapter will allow you to explore the concepts of modern wireless networking. Though there are other wireless technologies such as infrared communication, this chapter focuses on wireless standards and technologies for radio frequency– based communication. The IEEE 802.11 set of standards defines this type of communication and interactivity among these devices. In this chapter, you will use the wireless Cisco routers and wireless USB adapters to join and configure wireless networks. You will learn about the placement and overlap of wireless channels as well. At the end of this chapter, you should be able to
■ Identify and explain wireless domain types and the IEEE 802.11 standards
■ Determine wireless networks within a broadcast radius and use the command line to gather network information
■ Configure a wireless router for operation
■ Plan a wireless infrastructure using appropriate antennas and channel selection
Lab 6.1: Wireless Broadcast Domains
Approximate Lab Time: 15–20 min.
Materials Needed: paper/pencil, Textbook, and Internet research
This lab reviews the basic IEEE 802.11 family of standards for radio frequency wireless communication. You will compare the use of wireless technology with the use of cabled network technology. As part of this lab, you will examine the concept of a service set and shared wireless connections. Compile a lab report of the solutions to the assigned exercises and include a review of the work necessary to arrive at the solution.
Domain Types
Wireless technology has advanced greatly in recent years for use in networking. Today, most handheld smart phones and tablets are compatible with wireless networking technology through the IEEE 802.11 standards. The interoperability of wireless networks has been governed by an organization known as the Wi-Fi Alliance, which has sought to preserve vendor independence across