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Learning outcomes
Implement, test and troubleshoot large scale WiFi networks
Explain and implement a range of mechanisms to secure wireless networks
Describe the physical and data-link layer characteristics of a range of wireless and broadband technologies
Configure a range of tunneling mechanisms and describe where each is appropriate
Forensically examine filesystems and network packet capture files.
Develop advanced practical skills in the administration of secure wireless and broadband networks.
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The following topics will be covered:
* The WiFi MAC layer
* The WiFi Physical layer
* RF Engineering, error detection and correction
* WiFi Performance enhancements
* Wireless WAN and PAN technologies
* Wired Broadband technologies and operation
* Link layer authentication and encryption
* Tunnelling services
* Contemporary Wireless research issues.
Must have their own laptop or device that will support a Desktop Linux installation.