Wireless Broadband Networking

This course is part of the WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMME (one week duration) consisting of the following courses, both courses run consecutively and are required to complete training on the Wireless Communications Programme:
213, Wireless Network Administration & Security
214, Wireless Broadband Networking

The objective of this instructor-led course is to provide delegates with knowledge and understanding of wireless broadband, the technologies that underpin it, and the benefits it offers to organisations and individuals.

To provide delegates with knowledge and understanding of wireless broadband and the technologies that underpin it.

Who Would Benefit?

Technical professionals or IT management who are responsible for a wireless network infrastructure.  Wireless network planning personnel who wish to understand the options available.   Individuals who are exploring options for broadband access in remote or rural areas.

Delegates will be expected to understand the principles of wireless networking and wireless security. The pre-requisite knowledge can be gained by attending SCN's courses:

'Wireless Network Fundamentals, Administration, Security & Troubleshooting' course  

Topics are:  Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/UWB, BWA/WiMAX, Mesh networking, Smart Antennas, Cellular Mobile Networks, Convergence of Wireless & Mobile Networks, Wireless Technologies & The Future.

• INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTH
  Overview of Bluetooth
  The Bluetooth SIG
  Bluetooth standards and Protocols

• INTEGRATING BLUETOOTH IN A WIRELESS NETWORK ENVIRONMENT
  Bluetooth Access Points
  Overview of Bluetooth Security

• THE BLUETOOTH PAN AND ULTRA-WIDEBAND NETWORKS
  Personal Area Networks (PAN/WPAN)
  Ultra Wideband Technology (UWB)

• Wi-Fi EVOLUTION & STANDARDS
  Introduction to Wi-Fi
  Mobile operator Wi-Fi services
  WISP

• INTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS BROADBAND NETWORKING
  Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
  WLL or 'Last Mile' Access
  Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) and Standards
  Digital microwave radio, PDH, SDH 
  Modulation Techniques

• WiMAX EVOLUTION & STANDARDS
  Introduction to WiMAX                                                                WiMAX IEEE 802.16 standard & Reference Model
  WiMAX and 3G
  OFDM and SOFDMA 
  Voice over WiMAX

• WIRELESS BROADBAND APPLICATIONS
  Video surveillance and security
  Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)
  Campus connectivity 

• MESH NETWORKING & SMART ANTENNAS
  Introduction to Mesh
  Differences between Mesh and Wi-Fi
  Wireless Mesh Applications
  Mesh Network Design and Protocols
  Smart antenna technology

• CELLULAR MOBILE NETWORKING
  Overview of Wireless Standards
  Introduction to Cellular Mobile Generation Standards
  When to use wireless and when to use mobile

• CONVERGENCE OF WIRELESS AND MOBILE NETWORKS
  Wireless and Mobile Convergence
  Wireless technology Integration
  Network Management Functions

• WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES AND THE FUTURE
  The Future
       - Wi-Fi
       - Bluetooth
       - Competing Technologies
  IEEE 802.21 Handoff Group
  Voice over Wireless
  Wireless Technology Roadmap
  Wireless Technology Landscape