is
divided into the chapters described below.
It provides everything you need to gain a broad understanding of
wireless technology and business. In addition, your license gives
you 6 months of access to our regularly updated web excursions so
you can keep current. Allow yourself between 4 to 6 hours to complete
the entire course.
- Introduction
to Wireless:
Learn why wireless is everyone's business.
A business case for wireless; Five types
of wireless networks.
- RF
Basics:
Get the technology background without an engineering degree.
What is RF; How
a basic radio works; Environmental factors
and RF; ISM bands; Spread spectrum; Other
ways to share frequency bands (GSM, OFDM, ...).
- Mobile
Telephony:
Mobile telephone advertisements will take on new meaning.
History and business; Digital and Analog
options (PCS, AMPS, CDMA...); Call handoff (roaming); Mobile phones
and data; Future of mobile (3G).
- Wireless
Local Area Networks (LANs):
So you want a wireless network, here's what you need to know.
Why wireless LANs; 802.11b overview; Peer
to Peer and Access Points; Roaming; Security issues; Future versions
(802.11a); Community networks and hot spots.
- Wireless
Personal Area Networks (PANs):
How does Bluetooth™ fit into the story?
Why wireless PANs; Introduction
to Bluetooth™ technology; Piconets, scatternets and beyond;
Frequency hopping spread spectrum; Energy conservation
(parking); PAN security; Usage models.
- Fixed
Wireless Wide Area Networks (WANs):
How is wireless broadband changing "any-time, anywhere"
access to the Internet?
Why fixed wireless WANs (versus wired); WAN
challenges and security; Unlicensed bands (including MMDS); Other
WAN options.
- Wireless
WAN, LAN, and PAN Application Examples:
Some practical examples to apply what you've learned.
Condominium complex; Hotel; Grocery store
of the future; Small/Home office.
- Other
Links and Resources:
Go beyond what you've already learned.
List of excursion websites, books, and
other resources which may be of usefulness to you.
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Copyright WKMN Training, 2001-2002
In just a few minutes... Time is precious and we recognize
that you may only have a few minutes at a time to learn about wireless.
Pick a chapter and in less than five minutes you'll be able to differentiate
between frequency-hopping and direct-sequence spread spectrum. Come
back the next day and spend five more minutes and you'll be able to
identify the true market for Bluetooth technologies compared to WiFi.
We've arranged the content in bite-sized nuggets so that you don't
have to search through hundreds of web sites, read dozens of white
papers, or buy books you'll realistically never read. Plus, we frequently
update the course to make sure you're getting the most current information
possible.
System requirements: Windows 9x, NT 4, 2000, ME, or Macintosh
OS 8 or above; 64 Megs of RAM; Sound card and speakers; Netscape or
Internet Explorer browser (4.x or higher); Flash plug-in. 56K, DSL,
or better Internet connection.
