Online Wireless eLearning Training

Networking Essentials 2nd Edition - Part 1 This is the first course in a four part series covering the foundation concepts of networking. This series imparts the knowledge and skills required for a foundation in current networking technology for local area networks, wide area networks and the Internet.  more...

CCNT Basic Data Communications Part 3: Equipment and Media This is the final course in a three-part series on Basic Data Communications for the Certified in Convergent Network Technologies (CCNT) curriculum. This course teaches students about data communications equipment and media. In addition, it covers the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE), analog and digital communication, modulation, multiplexers, and the Synchronous Optical  more...

CCNT Broadband Technologies: SMDS, ATM, Broadband Access, and VP This course will teach the topics of ATM and SMDS. It also covers DSL and wireless broadband and VPN technology to include VPN security.  more...

Site Survey Fundamentals In this module, we discuss the process of conducting a site survey, also known as a "facilities analysis." We discuss terms and concepts with which you are probably familiar if you have ever installed a wireless network from the ground up.  more...

The Telecommunications Industry Overview Version 2 ...creasingly more difficult. The emergence of broadband and wireless technologies poses significant threats to carriers relying upon aging infrastructures and outdated marketing strategies. To survive, telecom carriers must consider a number of options, including consolidation, enhanced service offerings, and/or costly technological upgrades.This course is designed to help learners gain an  more...

Telecommunications Industry Overview Version 1 ...creasingly more difficult. The emergence of broadband and wireless technologies pose significant threats to carriers relying upon aging infrastructures and out-dated marketing strategies. To survive, telecom carriers must consider a number of options, including consolidation, convergence, and/or costly technological upgrades. This course is designed to help learners gain an understanding of the  more...

Optimizing Email at Work In today's business world, e-mail is used to do everything from processing orders to supplying information. Because of the limitations of telephone communication when people who are very busy or sometimes in different time zones work together, e-mail use is on the rise in U.S. E-mail offers a plenitude of new opportunities for business, but understanding how to properly use it is essential in  more...

Mentoring Essentials Simulation ...Wireless Technology Group, a research department within The Research Company that focuses on collecting and analyzing data on wireless technologies. You are heading up a new research project that deals with forecasting advertising revenue for wireless communication tools over the next five years. While managing this project, you have also been assigned Tilly Newman, a new hire in your  more...

Securing Wireless and Remote Communications in Windows Server 2003 To outline the considerations and procedures for securing wireless and remote commmunications Systems engineers, systems administrators, systems analysts, IT consultants, and support professionals tasked with implementing and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure; learners preparing for certification in the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified  more...

Windows Server 2003 Planning a Security Infrastructure To outline the processes and considerations for the planning the public key infrastructure and securing network data Systems engineers, systems analysts, IT consultants, and support professionals tasked with planning and maintaining a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure; learners preparing for certification in the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) program  more...

Installing Configuring and Optimizing Computers To demonstrate how to install and configure peripheral devices, and optimize and upgrade a computer Anyone wanting to become a hardware support technician  more...

Implementing IT Security To understand basic security principles and security software and how to troubleshoot security issues Computer technicians who have accumulated 500 hours hand-on experience in a lab or in the field and, ideally, have completed the A Essentials exam (220-601)  more...

Working with Laptops and Portable Devices To understand the features of laptops and portable devices, including major components, communication methods, and peripherals The for this path includes computer technicians who have accumulated 500 hours hand-on experience in a lab or in the field and, ideally, have completed the A Essentials exam (220-601)  more...

Laptop Components Peripherals and Networks To understand the basic concepts of, and how to troubleshoot problems with, laptops, peripherals and networks connections The for this path includes entry-level computer technicians who will, by the end of studying this path and before taking the exam, have accumulated 500 hours hand-on experience in a lab or in the field  more...

Introduction to Wireless LANs This module discusses the wireless LAN market, presenting an overview of the past, present, and future of wireless LANs and provides an introduction to the standards that govern wireless LANs.  more...

RF Fundamentals This module discusses the properties of radio frequency (RF) radiation and how its behavior can affect the performance of a wireless LAN. We introduce the uses and properties of antennas and explain the mathematical relationships that exist in RF circuits and why they are important, as well as how to perform the necessary RF math calculations.  more...

Spread Spectrum Technology This module defines and describes spread spectrum technology and discusses how it is used according to FCC guidelines.  more...

Wireless LAN Infrastructure Devices This module covers the different categories of wireless network infrastructure equipment and some of the variations within each category.  more...

Antennas and Accessories In this module, we will discuss the proper methods for installing each kind of antenna. We will explain polarization, coverage patterns, and appropriate uses of antennas. Additionally, we describe the many different items that are used to connect antennas to other wireless LAN hardware.  more...

Wireless LAN Organizations and Standards In this module, we discuss the role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in defining and enforcing the regulations governing wireless communication and the role of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in creating standards that allow wireless devices to work together.  more...

The 802 11 Network Architecture This module covers some of the key concepts found in the 802.11 network architecture. You will read about the process by which clients connect to an access point, the terms used for organizing wireless LANs, and how power management is accomplished in wireless LAN client devices. Without a solid understanding of the principals covered in this module, it would be quite difficult to design,  more...

Physical Layers In this module, we discuss some of the media access control (MAC) and Physical Layer characteristics of wireless LANs that are common to all wireless LAN products, regardless of the manufacturer. We also explain the difference between Ethernet and wireless LAN frames and how wireless LANs avoid collisions.  more...

Troubleshooting Wireless LAN Installations In this module, we discuss the more common obstacles to successful implementation of a wireless LAN, and how to troubleshoot them. Wireless LANs have their own set of challenges, mainly dealing with the behavior of RF signals. There are different methods of discovering when these challenges exist and each of the challenges discussed has its remedies and workarounds.  more...

Wireless LAN Security In this module, we discuss the much-maligned 802.11 specified security solution known as Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). We explain the various methods that can be used to attack a wireless LAN to prepare you (as an administrator) to prevent security problems.  more...

Network Security Issues To discuss security issues surrounding computers and the Internet Individuals, with minimal experience of information security issues, who interface with their organization's Internet IT systems; new employees; individuals new to using the Internet  more...

RFID Technology and Business Applications To recognize the applications of RFID technology, how it operates, the function of the EPCglobal Network, and determine how to implement RFID in an organization based on business and deployment issues Managers, analysts and consultants who want a primer on how to evaluate, prototype and deploy RFID into their existing business systems; managers and people making business decisions regarding  more...

RFID Applications Management To recognize how RFID technology can be used in various industries and analyze RFID applications management programs Managers, analysts and consultants who want a primer on how to evaluate, prototype and deploy RFID into their existing business systems; managers and people making business decisions regarding implementation of RFID technology  more...

Beyond 3G B3G To describe B3G technologies Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about emerging broadband wireless technologies; students studying or researching broadband wireless communications and technologies  more...

4G Communication Systems To explain the elements of 4G communication systems Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about emerging broadband wireless technologies; students studying or researching broadband wireless communications and technologies  more...

4G Implementations To outline 4G wireless networks and applications Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about emerging broadband wireless technologies; students studying or researching broadband wireless communications and technologies  more...

Non-Cellular Wireless Technology To explain non-cellular wireless technology Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about emerging broadband wireless technologies; students studying or researching broadband wireless communications and technologies  more...

Getting Started with Wireless Home Networking To explain network concepts and components and to demonstrate the installation and configuration of a wireless local area network adapter, wireless mini PCI card, and wireless base station End users; anyone interested in setting up a wireless home network  more...

Wireless LAN Technologies To introduce wireless LAN technologies Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students investigating or researching wireless communications and related technologies  more...

Getting Started with Wireless Networking To explain network concepts and components and to demonstrate the installation and configuration of a wireless PC card, wireless mini PCI card, and access point End users; anyone interested in setting up a wireless network for a home or small business  more...

Security and the Wireless Environment To describe security in the wireless environment Technical and security professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about information security for current and emerging wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and technologies  more...

Securing WLANs To explain how to secure WLANs Technical and security professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about information security for current and emerging wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and technologies  more...

Securing Future Wireless Networks To explain how to secure future wireless networks Technical and security professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about information security for current and emerging wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and technologies  more...

Wireless Communication Basics To discuss the development and functionality of wireless communication Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and cell-phone technologies  more...

1G and 2G Communication Systems To discuss the history, development, and functionality of GSM, IS-136, and IS-95 telecommunications technology Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and cell-phone technologies  more...

3G Communication Systems To describe and discuss various third-generation telecommunications technologies, including W-CDMA, EDGE, and cdma2000 Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and cell-phone technologies  more...

2 5G Communication Systems To discuss the history, development, and functionality of GPRS, HSCSD, and 2.5G CDMA telecommunications technologies Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and cell-phone technologies  more...

Bluetooth and HomeRF To describe and discuss the major issues surrounding Bluetooth and HomeRF technology, their respective architectures, functionalities, and application environments Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and cell-phone technologies  more...

Alternative Access Methods in a Wireless Environment To discuss the history, development and functionality of fixed wireless-access, satellite, and trunked-radio technologies Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students studying or researching wireless communications and cell-phone technologies  more...

Networking Basics This course teaches the student basic networking concepts and skills. It also provides an understanding of data communication standards. Further, it helps the student understand networking terminology and technologies. It also provides an overview of how data is transferred in a real-world network environment. This course is designed for technical managers, help desk/support personnel and  more...

Physical Network Design This module provides an overview of transmission media basics, including a look at structured wiring systems, cable characteristics, wireless LANs, and installation.  more...

Mobile IP To identify the critical components of Mobile IP and recognize how the protocol operates Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students investigating or researching wireless communications and related technologies  more...

IP Mobility To differentiate between macromobility and micromobility protocols and between various micromobility protocols such as HAWAII and cellular IP Technical professionals; IT and business managers who need to learn about current and future mobile wireless technologies; students investigating or researching wireless communications and related technologies  more...

Communications Security To introduce the key issues in communications security Network administrators, firewall administrators, system administrators, application developers, and IT security officers  more...

How Local Area Networks Work In this WestNet e-Learning module, we will use the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model to explain the specific technologies and protocols used in most local area networks (LANs). More specifically, you will learn about the popular LAN protocols of Ethernet and Token Ring, and the increasingly important technology of wireless networking. We will start low in the OSI protocol stack, and then  more...

Connecting Computers This WestNet e-Learning module reviews the Physical Layer components and moves on to explain the deeper technical details of these media.  more...

Physical Layer Implementation This WestNet e-Learning module provides an overview of transmission media basics, including a look at structured wiring systems, cable characteristics, wireless LANs, and installation.  more...

Using Internetworking Devices to Design Networks This WestNet e-Learning module examines internetworking devices as they work together in networks and explains widely used approaches to common networking problems.  more...

Future Technologies Supporting Convergence This module discusses future technologies that will make convergence easier, more reliable, and more convenient, not only for the user but for the maintainer. Here we discuss the improvements in QoS, addressing, and reliability that Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) makes over Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4). We complete the text by discussing mobile, wireline and wireless technologies,  more...

OSI Network Layers The OSI Network Layers WBT is the second course of the Network curriculum, which prepares students for the Comptia's Network Certification exam. This course is meant for system administrators and network professionals who want to understand the OSI layers, such as the physical, data link, network, and transport layers in detail. The course describes the problems that can occur in the physical  more...

LANs This WestNet e-Learning module will teach you about the popular LAN protocols of Ethrnet and Token Ring, and the increasingly important technology of wireless network.  more...

Cisco DESGN 2 0 Structuring and Modularizing the Network To recognize the components and operation of the Cisco Enterprise Architecture modules, and apply the Architecture to an existing enterprise network Network engineers, network system analysts, and maintenance personnel responsible for designing small to medium-sized and enterprise networks; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification and those individuals  more...

Cisco DESGN 2 0 Wireless Networking ...ality, and deployment considerations of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network, and create a high-level unified network design for an enterprise Network engineers, network system analysts, and maintenance personnel responsible for designing small to medium-sized and enterprise networks; individuals seeking the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) certification and those individuals targeting  more...

Cisco ONT 1 0 Wireless Implementations To recognize how to configure wireless security and basic wireless management Individuals preparing for the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP and the Cisco Certified Design Professional CCDP certifications; senior-level network support professionals, network administrators, network engineers, network managers, systems managers, or network designers  more...

Cisco BCMSN 3 0 Wireless LANs To recognize the features of WLANs and compare wireless LANs with wired LANs, the different WLAN topologies, and explain WLAN technology, standards, and security. Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, systems managers, or network designers.  more...

Cisco BCMSN 3 0 Configuring and Implementing WLANs To explain how to use Cisco Systems utilities to configure the Cisco WLAN client, distinguish between autonomous and lightweight WLAN implementations, and explain how to configure autonomous and lightweight Cisco WLAN solutions. Network administrators, network engineers, network managers, systems managers, or network designers.  more...

CCNT Basic Data Communications v6 0 Part 3 This course teaches students about data communications equipment and media. The LANs and Communications equipment section teaches about the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE), analog and digital communication, modulation, multiplexers, and the Synchronous Optical Networks (SONET) protocol. The Transmission Media section teaches about transmission media cables and wireless  more...

CCNT Broadband Technologies v6 0 Part 3 This course teaches ATM and SMDS. It also covers DSL and wireless broadband and VPN technology including VPN security. Candidates work in the data and telecommunications industries and are preparing for the Broadband Technologies module of the CCNT exam. Typical job roles include Telecommunications Technicians, Data/Internet/Telecommunications Professionals. Average computer literacy is desirable.  more...

Getting Started with a Palm Handheld Device To explore the basic functionality of the Palm handheld device running Palm OS 4 Users of Palm handheld devices running Palm OS 4 as their operating system  more...

Using Your Dell Axim x50 The course will cover features, hardware, and software of the Dell Axim PDA. The course will also cover how to enter and search data in your PDA. In addition, the course will provide you with an overview of using the programs that are installed into a PDA and how to connect your Dell PDA to Infrared, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Modem, Virtual Private Network (VPN), and Ethernet. The course is  more...

Wireless Networking for Small Businesses This course covers the benefits and applicability of wireless networking to the small business. It covers wireless components and configurations. It provides guidelines (?) on planning, setting up and securing a wireless network for a small business. The audience for this course will be end users or small business owners.  more...

Building a Wireless Network This course will cover how to build a Wireless Network. It provides an overview of computer networks and their operation in a wireless mode. It will also explain the features, benefits and requirements of a Wireless Network. Experienced computer users who have a basic understanding of computer networks.  more...

Information security and the Internet To demonstrate how to use the Internet and e-mail securely Business users requiring an introduction to information security best practices  more...

Malicious code and information security To introduce how malicious code works and the ways to defeat it in a wired and wireless environment Business users requiring an introduction to information security best practices  more...

Network Media ...wireless media types. Lesson 1 highlights the important points about unshielded twisted pair (UTP) and shielded twisted pair (STP) as well as the two types of coax cooper cable. It also discusses the properties of multimode and singlemode fiber optic cable. Then it reviews the various wireless options and details the IEEE 802.11 group of wireless transmission standards. Lesson 2 is focused on  more...

Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures Part 4 This is the last in a five-part curriculum that prepares the learner to take the Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) v1.0 exam. The course focuses on designing Enterprise wireless networks IP telephony solutions content networking solutions and storage networking solutions. Case studies facilitate applied learning wherever appropriate.  more...

Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures Part 5 This is the last in a five-part curriculum that prepares the learner to take the Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures (ARCH) v1.0 exam. The course focuses on designing Enterprise wireless networks IP telephony solutions content networking solutions and storage networking solutions. Case studies facilitate applied learning wherever appropriate.  more...

IBM Understanding Wireless Solutions Part 1: Wireless Fundamentals and WPANs ...Wireless Solutions curriculum begins by introducing the learner to the fundamental concepts of radio: history or radio basics of electromagnetism and signals the organization of channels and radio frequencies and radio standards and regulatory bodies. The course then focuses on the first of the three radio network types (WPAN WWLANs and WWANs) - WPANs - covering each of the four different WPAN  more...

IBM Understanding Wireless Solutions Part 2: IEEE 802.11 Standards and WLANs The second course in this curriculum goes into detail on the IEEE WLAN Working Groups looking at each of the 802.11 Standards in detail. It then looks at the basic components of WLAN networks. The second half of the course covers the structure and parts of WLAN topologies and structures and finishes with comprehensive guidelines on designing a WLAN.  more...

IBM Understanding Wireless Solutions Part 3: WWANs and Wireless Security ...ourse in the curriculum focuses on the third of the three wireless networks - WWANS. It firstly covers the types of WWAN solutions available and guidelines on making a selection. It then covers the history of this technology in detail looking at First Generation through to Third Generation Wireless. It also looks at technologies that are evolving in this area and covers the principal  more...

CompTia Security+ Part 2: Communication Security This course introduces the learner to communication security. Remote Access technologies including VPN RADIUS TACAS+ L2TP and SSH are covered. The course then moves onto Web e-mail and instant messaging vulnerabilities such as Spam hoaxes and packet sniffing. Directory and file transfer technologies are covered. Finally the learner is stepped through wireless considerations such as WEP and WAP.  more...

CompTIA A+ 2003 Hardware Part 3 - Printers, Networks, and Protocols This course delves into the concepts of memory modules mainboards and bus architecture. Printer hardware and how to troubleshoot printers is covered. Participants learn about basic network technology and network media including cables and connectors. The technologies and protocols used for wireless and Internet connectivity are also taught.  more...

MS Windows Server 2003 Managing Network Infra. Pt 3 This is the third of a 3-course curriculum that prepares the learner for Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. In-depth and exam-focused coverage is given to the areas of IPSec security and certificates, network access connections and their management, and the management of user access and IAS.  more...

CompTIA A+ 2003 Hardware Part 3 - Printers, Networks, and Protocols This course delves into the concepts of memory modules, mainboards, and bus architecture. Printer hardware and how to troubleshoot printers is covered. Participants learn about basic network technology and network media, including cables and connectors. The technologies and protocols used for wireless and Internet connectivity are also taught.  more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 5: RAS and Wireless In this course, participants learn about policies and protocols used for remote access and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). How to secure communication channels including wireless networks is covered. Participants also learn about troubleshooting and responding to security incidents.  more...

Network+ Part 1: Media and Topologies The is the first course in a three part series on the Network+ curriculum which begins with an introduction to networking. It covers network topologies and transmission media and standards. It also covers Connectivity devices, for both network and remote access.  more...

CompTia Security+ Part 2: Communication Security This course introduces the learner to communication security. Remote Access technologies including VPN, RADIUS, TACAS+, L2TP, and SSH are covered. The course then moves onto Web, e-mail, and instant messaging vulnerabilities such as Spam, hoaxes, and packet sniffing. Directory and file transfer technologies are covered. Finally, the learner is stepped through wireless considerations such as WEP  more...

Microsoft Windows 2000 Implementing Security Part 5: RAS and Wireless In this course participants learn about policies and protocols used for remote access and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). How to secure communication channels including wireless networks is covered. Participants also learn about troubleshooting and responding to security incidents.  more...

IBM Implementing Wireless LANs Part 1 - Concepts and Technologies This course covers the general concepts of radio signal transmission. It identifies how radio technologies including spread spectrum technologies are used by Wireless LANs. The WLAN Industry Requirements section explores the purpose of governing the spectrum band and includes coverage of the FCC guidelines and IEEE specifications. The course also provides a basic overview of the main WLAN devices  more...

IBM Implementing Wireless LANs Part 2 - Components and Configuration ...his course presents information on the characteristics of wireless LAN (WLAN) client adapters and access points (APs) that need to be considered before implementing a diverse WLAN environment. You will learn how to install a typical WLAN client adapter and how to configure both basic options and also advanced options such as encryption load balancing and roaming. This course also covers  more...

IBM Implementing Wireless LANs Part 3 - Security This course examines the important area of access point (AP) security. You will learn how to implement WEP and some of the limitations of this technology and about methods of increasing WEP security using technologies such as Multiple keys disabling broadcasts and key hashing. You will also learn about EAP and its improvements over WEP including RADIUS authentication and session keys. You will  more...

IBM Implementing Wireless LANs Part 4 - Site Design and Installation This course provides an understanding of how to assess the customer's needs for an enterprise-wide WLAN implementation and how to perform a site survey. It addresses preparation infrastructure awareness site survey methods and the Cisco ACU site survey utility. The WLAN installation section provides guidelines for mounting access points and antennas. The troubleshooting section provides  more...

IBM Wireless LAN Security Part 1 Specifications and Standards This course begins by giving an overview on of the basic concepts of security. It then covers authentication and encryption. It also covers the importance of security and how to secure the enterprise network. Finally it covers wireless LAN Standards and security specification standards.  more...

IBM Wireless LAN Security Part 2 Deployment and Auditing This course begins by covering security and network design in particular vulnerabilities and threats. It also covers risk assessment and mitigation. Finally it covers auditing and testing network security.  more...

High Speed Technologies Part 1 - Overview This is the first course in a five part series that will cover network evolution transmission media transmission technologies Wide Area Technology WAN protocols wireless gigabit ethernet xDSL and cable.  more...