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Mastering Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security

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What does the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security course cover?

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security is covered here in 6 modules: WLAN Fundamentals: Introduction to wireless networking, WLAN Security Threats: Malware and viruses, Eavesdropping and sniffing, WLAN Security Best Practices: Secure WLAN design principles and 3 more. The outline lists 26 specific topics, opening with introduction to wireless networking and closing with WLAN IoT applications.

How do you approach Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security step by step?

The work is sequenced in 6 stages. It starts with WLAN Fundamentals: Introduction to wireless networking, moves through WLAN Security Threats: Malware and viruses, Eavesdropping and sniffing and WLAN Security Best Practices: Secure WLAN design principles, and ends at Advanced WLAN Topics: WLAN mesh networking, WLAN IoT applications.

What is in Module 1 of the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security course?

Module 1 is WLAN Fundamentals: Introduction to wireless networking. It works through introduction to wireless networking, Wireless networking technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee), wireless networking protocols (802.11, 802.1X) and 1 more. It sets the vocabulary the remaining 5 modules build on.

How is the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security course delivered?

The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security course is fully self-paced with immediate online access after enrolment. Access does not expire and future updates are included at no cost. It can be taken on any device, and a certificate of completion is issued by The Art of Service when you finish.

How much does the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security course cost?

The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security course is $199 as a one time payment. There is no subscription, no per seat licence and no hidden fee. Enrolment carries a 30 day satisfied or refunded guarantee, so it can be assessed in full before you commit.

Closely related courses: WLAN 360, Wireless Area Network Toolkit, Wireless Local Area Network Toolkit, Area Network in Recovery Area Kit.

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Mastering Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Administration and Security



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to master Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) administration and security. Through interactive and engaging lessons, participants will gain a deep understanding of WLAN fundamentals, security threats, and best practices for designing, implementing, and managing secure WLANs.



Course Objectives

  • Understand WLAN fundamentals, including wireless networking technologies and protocols
  • Identify and mitigate security threats to WLANs, including unauthorized access, eavesdropping, and denial-of-service attacks
  • Design and implement secure WLANs using industry best practices and standards
  • Configure and manage WLAN devices, including access points, controllers, and clients
  • Troubleshoot common WLAN issues and optimize WLAN performance


Course Outline

Module 1. WLAN Fundamentals: Introduction to wireless networking

  • Introduction to wireless networking
  • Wireless networking technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee)
  • Wireless networking protocols (802.11, 802.1X)
  • WLAN architecture (APs, controllers, clients)

Module 2. WLAN Security Threats: Malware and viruses, Eavesdropping and sniffing

  • Unauthorized access to WLANs
  • Eavesdropping and sniffing
  • Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks
  • Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks
  • Malware and viruses

Module 3. WLAN Security Best Practices: Secure WLAN design principles

  • Secure WLAN design principles
  • WLAN encryption methods (WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
  • Authentication and authorization methods (802.1X, EAP)
  • Firewall configuration and network segmentation
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing

Module 4. WLAN Device Configuration and Management: Client configuration and management

  • Access point (AP) configuration and management
  • Controller configuration and management
  • Client configuration and management
  • WLAN network monitoring and troubleshooting

Module 5. WLAN Troubleshooting and Optimization: WLAN performance optimization methods

  • Common WLAN issues and troubleshooting techniques
  • WLAN performance optimization methods
  • WLAN capacity planning and management
  • WLAN quality of service (QoS) configuration

Module 6. Advanced WLAN Topics: WLAN mesh networking, WLAN IoT applications

  • WLAN mesh networking
  • WLAN roaming and handover
  • WLAN location-based services
  • WLAN IoT applications


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging lessons with hands-on projects and quizzes
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date content covering the latest WLAN technologies and security best practices
  • Expert instructors with extensive experience in WLAN administration and security
  • Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service upon completing the course
  • Flexible learning with lifetime access to course materials and mobile-accessible content
  • Community-driven with discussion forums and live webinars
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects to help participants apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios
  • Bite-sized lessons and progress tracking to help participants stay on track and motivated
  • Gamification elements to make learning fun and engaging


Course Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals and security concepts is recommended but not required. This course is designed for IT professionals, network administrators, and security professionals who want to gain a deep understanding of WLAN administration and security.



Course Format

This course is delivered online with interactive and engaging lessons, hands-on projects, and quizzes. Participants will have lifetime access to course materials and can access the course content on their mobile devices.



Course Duration

This course is self-paced, and participants can complete it at their own pace. The estimated completion time is 40 hours.



Certificate of Completion

Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service. This certificate is a testament to their knowledge and skills in WLAN administration and security.

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