Wireless Networking

Introduction to Wireless Communications
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Networks or equivalent experience.) If you're ready to install a wireless network and want to know more about the equipment and configuration, this hands-on course is the introduction you need to this emerging technology. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks and which technology and equipment are best for you. Practice setting up your own wireless networks by configuring wireless network adapters and access points. Learn how to find wireless hot spots, determine communications distance, and share printers and hard drives on a Windows XP computer.  [Table of Contents]
Fee: $249

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0728 Thurs., Jan. 28West CountyDoyle McClellan
Intermediate Wireless Communications: Security
(Prerequisites: Introduction to Wireless Communications and Introduction to Security or equivalent experience.) Is your wireless network secure? Are your wireless communications safe from eavesdropping? This hands-on course will teach you how to protect your communications and data through proper configuration of devices, added security measures, and special network design. Learn the limits of your wireless technology and the risks of public Internet hot spots. Find out how to configure your wireless router with security in mind, set up a firewall to prevent access from the Internet, and use a wireless sniffer to learn about wireless networks in your area. Learn how to add password protection, disable the SSID broadcast, set up MAC address filters, and enable encryption using WEP and WPA. Additional topics include securing your Windows XP computer for wireless network access. [Table of Contents]
Fee: $249

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0729 Fri., Jan. 29West CountyDoyle McClellan