D-Link is a public limited company pioneered in the field of networking Technology in the country and engaged in the business of trading of IT networking products. D-Link and Educational Institutions see a synergy in their objectives and agree to have collaboration in imparting education program in IT networking space. In order to achieve this, Educational Institutes agrees to set up certification course in. Networking Technology by utilizing D- Link’s services, expertise and networking infrastructure.

D-Link intends to provide Educational Institution to open a training center in IT networking and to provide Technical specialists of D-Link. D-Link will issue certificates to the successful candidates after completion of training.

Course Description

The D-Link Certified Specialist: Wireless LAN (DCS) course is designed to give the students a firm understanding of Wireless LAN (WLAN) fundamentals and give them skills to deploy simple D-Link Wireless solutions. The students will get familiar with Radio Frequency (RF) and WLAN technology basics and learn how to install, configure, operate and maintain a basic wireless network based on D-Link equipment. Participants will have the opportunity to practice working with the material hands-on. Duration of the course is 24 hours.

Participants Prerequisites

For an effective and efficient learning experience, the participants need to have the following prerequisites:

• Understanding of networking and routing
• Explain the basic concepts of Radio Frequency (RF)
• Define the applications of basic RF antenna concepts
• Understand the differences between different types of Spread Spectrum Technology
• Comprehend the differences between various IEEE 802.11 standards
• Configure a basic WLAN network using D-Link Standalone Access Points
• Configure a basic WLAN network in Unified Wireless environment using Unified Switch
• Configure a basic WLAN network in Unified Wireless environment using Wireless Controller
• Administer Small Business and Teleworker WLAN security.

Course Flow

The following is the suggested course schedule.

Detailed Course Outline

Module 1 Wireless LAN Technology

Chapter 1: Introduction to Wireless LAN (WLAN) Technology
Objectives

• Describe WLAN in general as well as typical uses for WLAN technology
• Describe how users benefit from WLANs and discuss mobility
• Describe typical WLAN deployment considerations and challenges
• Describe the D-Link WLAN product line

Chapter 2: Radio Frequency (RF) Basics
Objectives

• Describe how data is transmitted over a wireless medium.
• Explain the characteristics of RF signals, including wavelength, frequency, amplitude and phase
• Identify basic RF components and explain the role of transmitter, antenna and receiver
• Identify different RF behaviors
• Identify and define the units of power in wireless communications

Chapter 3: Antenna Concepts and Type
Objectives

• Explain radio frequency (RF) line of sight and identify its role in wireless deployments.
• Explain antenna polarization and diversity.
• Discuss the main regulations that concern ISM and U-NII bands.
• Describe the challenges associated with antenna installation.
• Present different kinds of D-Link antennas

Chapter 4: IEEE 802.11 Essentials
Objectives

• Identify the roles of the IEEE and the Wi-Fi Alliance
• Identify the basic components of WLAN networks
• Explain WLAN service sets (BSS, BSA, SSID, BSSID, ESS and IBSS)
• Identify WLAN infrastructure devices and how they relate to network layers
• Describe basic concepts behind Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Chapter 5: IEEE 802.11 Amendments
Objectives

• Describe spread spectrum and compare the types of spread spectrum techniques.
• Explain how WLAN devices access a shared medium
• Describe the steps to connect a wireless client to an access point
• Explain how channels overlap in ISM and U-NII bands
• List and compare important IEEE 802.11 amendments

Chapter 6: Wi-Fi Alliance Certification
Objectives

• Describe the roles of the Wi-Fi Alliance
• Identify Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs

Chapter 7:Small Business and Teleworker WLAN Security
Objectives

• Explain the need for security in Wireless LANs
• Describe the weaknesses and strengths of IEEE 802.11 legacy and robust security mechanisms
• Describe the weaknesses and strengths of WPA and WPA2
• Explain the use of Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Chapter 7:Small Business and Teleworker WLAN Security
Objectives

• Explain RSSI and SNR. o Discuss radio frequency (RF) coverage requirements for different types of deployment
• Describe co-channel and adjacent channel interference. o Discuss data capacity considerations of access points
• Explain AP mounting considerations
• Describe the process of a site survey

Module 2 Deploy D-Link Wireless WLAN Solution

Chapter 1: Configuring AirPremier N AP
Objectives

• Explain how to configure an AirPremier N AP for basic operation. o Describe the configuration of radio-related parameters
• Explain how to configure basic security
• Discuss the MSSID feature is and describe how to configure it
• Describe how to access and use system logs and configure SNMP

Chapter 2: AirPremier N AP Operation Modes
Objectives

• Identify the AirPremier N AP operation modes
• Describe the WDS operation modes
• Explain Universal Repeater mode and identify typical use cases
• Describe the Wireless Client mode and typical use cases
• Explain the WISP operation modes and typical use cases

Chapter 3: AirPremier N AP Management
Objectives

• Identify the tools for AirPremier N AP management
• Describe the use of AP Array and explain the mechanisms behind it
• Describe AP Manager II and explain how to install and control it

Chapter 4: Introduction to Unified Wireless Solution
Objectives

• Describe the concepts behind the D-Link Unified Wireless Solution
• Describe the basic components of a Unified Wireless Solution
• Compare AirPremier N and Unified AP
• Identify Unified AP models
• Describe WLAN architecture using a wireless controller
• Describe WLAN architecture using a Unified Switch

Chapter 5: Unified System Usage
Objectives

• Basic configuration
• AP profiles
• AP discovery and validation

Lab 1-1 Configuring a Wireless Client
Objectives

In this activity, the students will configure a Windows wireless client to connect to an existing wireless network by adding a new wireless network. The AirPremier N access point must be preconfigured by the instructor

Lab 1-2 Site Survey
Objectives

In this activity, the students will conduct a simple site survey in the classroom environment

Lab 2-1 MSSID
Objectives

In this activity, the students will connect a standalone AP to the network, configure two SSIDs and apply small business and teleworker security

Lab 2-2 AirPremier N AP in WDS with AP Mode
Objectives

In this activity, the students will configure an AirPremier N AP for WDS with AP mode

Lab 2-3 AP Array and AP
Objectives

Manager II Objectives

In this activity, you will install AP Manager II and use it to configure your AirPremier N AP. You will also configure AP Array between your AirPremier N APs.

Lab 2-4 Unified Switch Setup
Objectives

In this activity, the students will use the Unified System to configure WPA2 PSK and WPA2-EAP Authentication on Unified Access Points.

Lab 2-5 Unified Controller Setup
Objectives

In this activity, the students will use the Unified Controller to configure an AirPremier N AP for WDS with AP mode.