Title: Chapter 4: Wireless LANs
Course: RITA MC - CISCO III > Section: Course Outline and Objectives

Overview, Objectives and Outline

Wireless networks can provide client mobility, the ability to connect from any location and at any time, and the ability to roam while staying connected. A Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a classification of wireless network that is commonly used in homes, offices, and campus environments. Although it uses radio frequencies instead of cables, it is commonly implemented in a switched network environment and its frame format is similar to Ethernet.

This chapter covers WLAN technology, components, security, planning, implementation, and troubleshooting. The types of network attacks to which wireless networks are particularly susceptible are discussed.

Learning Objectives for Chapter 4

- Describe wireless LAN technology and standards.
- Describe the components of a wireless LAN infrastructure.
- Describe wireless topologies.
- Describe the 802.11 frame structure.
- Describe the media contention method used by wireless technology.
- Describe channel management in a WLAN.
- Describe threats to wireless LANs.
- Describe wireless LAN security mechanisms.
- Configure a wireless router to support a remote site.
- Configure wireless clients to connect to a wireless router.
- Troubleshoot common wireless configuration issues.

Perform the following tasks in order to complete this chapter:

- Launch the Chapter 4 learning module
- Complete the Activities in the Learning Module
- Complete the Chapter 4 Quiz
- Complete the Chapter 4 Exam

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