NETW 125 Introduction to Wireless Michael Qaissaunee

NETW 125NETW 125Introduction to WirelessIntroduction to Wireless

Michael QaissauneeMichael Qaissaunee

Class / Instructor InformationClass / Instructor Information

Michael QaissauneeMichael Qaissaunee [email protected]@brookdalecc.edu 732-224-2879732-224-2879 Office (NAS 124):Office (NAS 124):

• M 12-2:30M 12-2:30• W 8-8:30;11:30-12:30W 8-8:30;11:30-12:30• Th 2:30-6Th 2:30-6• F 8-8:30;11:30-12:30F 8-8:30;11:30-12:30• Or by appointmentOr by appointment


Meet: Thursday 6:00-9:00 PMMeet: Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM NAS 130NAS 130 Office Staff:Office Staff:

• BJ Kosulavage 732-224-2791BJ Kosulavage 732-224-2791• Anita Molski 732-224-2406Anita Molski 732-224-2406• Kim Van Lew 732-224-2070Kim Van Lew 732-224-2070


Important Dates:Important Dates:• Thursday, November 24 No class Thursday, November 24 No class

(Thanksgiving)(Thanksgiving)• Tuesday, December 20 Tuesday, December 20 Thursday Thursday

classes meet! – Last Classclasses meet! – Last Class

NETW 125 BackgroundNETW 125 BackgroundCOURSE DESCRIPTIONCOURSE DESCRIPTION Through lecture, hands-on activities, and case studies, this course Through lecture, hands-on activities, and case studies, this course

introduces wireless networking over a range of applications, from cell introduces wireless networking over a range of applications, from cell phones to wireless local area networks to broadband wide area network phones to wireless local area networks to broadband wide area network links to satellite. Students will be able to describe the advantages and links to satellite. Students will be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of wireless communication in general, and understand the disadvantages of wireless communication in general, and understand the difference between radio and infrared. The course will cover WLANs, and difference between radio and infrared. The course will cover WLANs, and in particular 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g- configuration and security in particular 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g- configuration and security problems. It will present cell phone technology, including 2, 2.5, and 3 G, problems. It will present cell phone technology, including 2, 2.5, and 3 G, and examine WAP and SMS. Finally, it will examine fixed broadband and examine WAP and SMS. Finally, it will examine fixed broadband wireless and satellite communications. (wireless and satellite communications. (PrerequisitesPrerequisites: : ENGL 095 or passing ENGL 095 or passing score on Basic Skills)score on Basic Skills)

PREREQUISITESPREREQUISITES ENGL 095 or passing score on Basic Skills ENGL 095 or passing score on Basic Skills

REQUIRED TEXTREQUIRED TEXT Ciampa, Mark, Ciampa, Mark, Guide to Wireless CommunicationsGuide to Wireless Communications, Course Technology, , Course Technology,

2002, ISBN 0-619-12000-22002, ISBN 0-619-12000-2 CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Guide, McGraw-CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Guide, McGraw-

Hill/Osborne, 2003, ISBN 0-07-222902-0 Hill/Osborne, 2003, ISBN 0-07-222902-0

NETW 125 BackgroundNETW 125 BackgroundSTUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/PARTICIPATIONSTUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/PARTICIPATIONStudents are expected to be present and punctual for all scheduled Students are expected to be present and punctual for all scheduled classes and labs.classes and labs.

• Students will be evaluated according to performance in the Students will be evaluated according to performance in the following categories:following categories:

• Two testsTwo tests• Quizzes at the instructor’s discretionQuizzes at the instructor’s discretion• Lab activities and hands-on performance testsLab activities and hands-on performance tests• In-class assignments, homework, and class participationIn-class assignments, homework, and class participation• A research paper and oral presentationA research paper and oral presentation• A final examA final exam

If you have a documented disability and would like to request If you have a documented disability and would like to request an accommodation and/or academic adjustment, contact the an accommodation and/or academic adjustment, contact the Disability Services Office at (732) 224 2730 or TTY (732) 842 Disability Services Office at (732) 224 2730 or TTY (732) 842 4211.4211.

NETW 125 BackgroundNETW 125 Background

FINAL GRADEFINAL GRADE The final grade will be The final grade will be

determined by the following:determined by the following:

30%30% Exams, quizzes, research paper and presentationExams, quizzes, research paper and presentation

30%30% Homework, labs and hand-on performance testsHomework, labs and hand-on performance tests

20%20% FinalFinal

20%20% Participation and in-class assignmentsParticipation and in-class assignments

100%100% Grade for the CourseGrade for the Course


GRADINGGRADING The following scale will be used to determine satisfactory The following scale will be used to determine satisfactory

progress on each assignment and for determining the final progress on each assignment and for determining the final grade.grade.

You must obtain a grade of C or higher before taking any You must obtain a grade of C or higher before taking any course for which this is a prerequisite.course for which this is a prerequisite.

LETTER LETTER GRADEGRADE

NUMERICAL NUMERICAL GRADEGRADE

AA 90 TO 10090 TO 100

BB 80 TO 8980 TO 89

CC 70 TO 7970 TO 79

DD 65 TO 6965 TO 69

FF BELOW 65BELOW 65


INCOMPLETEINCOMPLETE It is the student’s responsibility to submit all class work It is the student’s responsibility to submit all class work

on a timely basis, and it is expected that all course on a timely basis, and it is expected that all course requirements be requirements be completed by the last class completed by the last class meetingmeeting. However, in cases of hardship or . However, in cases of hardship or emergency, your instructor may grant a grade of INC. emergency, your instructor may grant a grade of INC. In order to be considered of a grade of INC, the student In order to be considered of a grade of INC, the student must have satisfactorily complete all assignments must have satisfactorily complete all assignments except the final project, have a passing average, and except the final project, have a passing average, and must meet with the instructor prior to the last must meet with the instructor prior to the last class meetingclass meeting to discuss this option. Your instructor is to discuss this option. Your instructor is under no obligation to grant an INC. In the event that under no obligation to grant an INC. In the event that you are granted an INC, it must be completed by the you are granted an INC, it must be completed by the second week of the following semester or an earlier second week of the following semester or an earlier date specified by your instructor.date specified by your instructor.


ACADEMIC INTEGRITYACADEMIC INTEGRITYAcademic integrity is submitting one’s one work, and properly Academic integrity is submitting one’s one work, and properly acknowledging the work of others. Any violation of this principle acknowledging the work of others. Any violation of this principle constitutes academic dishonesty and is liable to result in disciplinary constitutes academic dishonesty and is liable to result in disciplinary action. Forms of academic dishonesty include:action. Forms of academic dishonesty include:

PlagiarismPlagiarismSubmitting another person’s work, in whole or part, as one’s own. This includes an Submitting another person’s work, in whole or part, as one’s own. This includes an examination, a computer program, a laboratory report, or a written assignment.examination, a computer program, a laboratory report, or a written assignment.

Facilitating Academic DishonestyFacilitating Academic DishonestyHelping another commit an act of dishonesty, such as substituting for an examination Helping another commit an act of dishonesty, such as substituting for an examination or completing an assignment for someone.or completing an assignment for someone.

CheatingCheatingUsing or attempting to use unauthorized materials on an examination or assignment, Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials on an examination or assignment, such as using unauthorized texts or notes or improperly obtaining, or attempting to such as using unauthorized texts or notes or improperly obtaining, or attempting to obtain, copies of an examination or answers to an examination.obtain, copies of an examination or answers to an examination.

Illegal System AccessIllegal System AccessAltering, transmitting, or permitting unauthorized individuals access to your account, Altering, transmitting, or permitting unauthorized individuals access to your account, or an attempt to alter or destroy system files on any server or computer. This also or an attempt to alter or destroy system files on any server or computer. This also includes altering, transmitting, or attempting to alter of transmit academic includes altering, transmitting, or attempting to alter of transmit academic information or records by unauthorized individuals.information or records by unauthorized individuals.


Students that participate in dishonest activities:Students that participate in dishonest activities:

• Will receive a 0 for that project, examination, or Will receive a 0 for that project, examination, or assignmentassignment

• May be given a grade of F for the courseMay be given a grade of F for the course• May be reported to the Dean for disciplinary actionMay be reported to the Dean for disciplinary action

For additional information, refer to the current Brookdale For additional information, refer to the current Brookdale Community College Student HandbookCommunity College Student Handbook

NETW 125 COURSE NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

The objectives contained in the following are The objectives contained in the following are attained through lecture, hands-on activities and attained through lecture, hands-on activities and case studies.case studies.


Chapter 1: Introduction to Wireless Chapter 1: Introduction to Wireless CommunicationsCommunications

After reading this chapter and completing the After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to:exercises, students will be able to:

• Explain how the major wireless technologies are used Explain how the major wireless technologies are used today today

• Describe the applications used in wireless technologyDescribe the applications used in wireless technology• List and explain the advantages of wireless technologyList and explain the advantages of wireless technology• List and explain the disadvantages of wireless List and explain the disadvantages of wireless

technologytechnology


Chapter 2: How Wireless WorksChapter 2: How Wireless Works


• Explain how network data is represented using binary Explain how network data is represented using binary notationnotation

• List and explain the two types of wireless transmissionList and explain the two types of wireless transmission• Describe the different ways in which data can be Describe the different ways in which data can be

transmitted by radio wavestransmitted by radio waves


Chapter 3: Understanding Radio Frequency Chapter 3: Understanding Radio Frequency CommunicationsCommunications


• List the components of a radio systemList the components of a radio system• Describe how different factors affect the design of a Describe how different factors affect the design of a

radio systemradio system• Tell why standards are beneficial and list the major Tell why standards are beneficial and list the major

telecommunications standards organizationstelecommunications standards organizations• Explain the radio frequency spectrumExplain the radio frequency spectrum


Chapter 4: InfraredChapter 4: Infrared


• Explain the differences between the OSI Explain the differences between the OSI communications model and the IEEE 802 communications model and the IEEE 802 communications standardscommunications standards

• Tell how an infrared WLAN transmits dataTell how an infrared WLAN transmits data• Describe the features of IrDADescribe the features of IrDA


Chapter 5: BluetoothChapter 5: Bluetooth


• Explain how Bluetooth is usedExplain how Bluetooth is used• Tell how Bluetooth worksTell how Bluetooth works• Describe several issues that Bluetooth facesDescribe several issues that Bluetooth faces


Chapter 6: Low-Speed Wireless Local Area Chapter 6: Low-Speed Wireless Local Area NetworksNetworks


• Give examples of how WLANs are used todayGive examples of how WLANs are used today• List the components and modes of a WLANList the components and modes of a WLAN• Tell the advantages and disadvantages of HomeRFTell the advantages and disadvantages of HomeRF• Explain the background of IEEE 802.11 WLANsExplain the background of IEEE 802.11 WLANs• Describe how an 802.11b network functionsDescribe how an 802.11b network functions


Chapter 7: High-Speed WLANs and WLAN SecurityChapter 7: High-Speed WLANs and WLAN Security


• Tell how IEEE 802.11a networks function and how they Tell how IEEE 802.11a networks function and how they differ from IEEE 802.11b networksdiffer from IEEE 802.11b networks

• List the advantages and disadvantages of an IEEE List the advantages and disadvantages of an IEEE 802.11g network802.11g network

• Describe HiperLAN/2 networksDescribe HiperLAN/2 networks• Compare low-speed and high-speed WLANsCompare low-speed and high-speed WLANs• Explain basic and enhanced WLAN security facilitiesExplain basic and enhanced WLAN security facilities


Chapter 8: Digital Cellular TelephonyChapter 8: Digital Cellular Telephony


• Describe the applications that can be used on a digital Describe the applications that can be used on a digital cellular telephonecellular telephone

• Explain how cellular telephony functionsExplain how cellular telephony functions• List and describe the features of the generations of List and describe the features of the generations of

cellular telephonycellular telephony• List and describe the four types of client software used List and describe the four types of client software used

on a digital cellular telephoneon a digital cellular telephone• Discuss the issues surrounding 3G implementationDiscuss the issues surrounding 3G implementation


Chapter 9: Fixed WirelessChapter 9: Fixed Wireless


• Define fixed wirelessDefine fixed wireless• Explain the features of a remote wireless bridgeExplain the features of a remote wireless bridge• List and describe three types of land-based fixed List and describe three types of land-based fixed

broadband wireless devicesbroadband wireless devices• Tell how satellite transmissions workTell how satellite transmissions work


Chapter 10: Wireless Communications in BusinessChapter 10: Wireless Communications in Business


• List the advantages of wireless communicationsList the advantages of wireless communications• Discuss the challenges of wireless communicationsDiscuss the challenges of wireless communications• Explain the steps needed to build a wireless Explain the steps needed to build a wireless

infrastructureinfrastructure


RESEARCH PROJECTRESEARCH PROJECT

Communication skills, both oral and written, are a Communication skills, both oral and written, are a widely recognized issue in the field of information widely recognized issue in the field of information technology. Many people who are technically technology. Many people who are technically proficient have limited skills in communicating proficient have limited skills in communicating with coworkers and end users. To address this with coworkers and end users. To address this issue each student will provide a written research issue each student will provide a written research paper, and an oral presentation in class. paper, and an oral presentation in class.


SUGGESTED RESEARCH PAPER TOPICSSUGGESTED RESEARCH PAPER TOPICS• Infrared networkingInfrared networking• Bluetooth PAN devicesBluetooth PAN devices• Home RF/SWAPHome RF/SWAP• 802.11g networks802.11g networks• Security for 802.11a and 802.11b networksSecurity for 802.11a and 802.11b networks• Implementing an 802 network with at least 10 access pointsImplementing an 802 network with at least 10 access points• 802.11community networks and hot spots802.11community networks and hot spots• Enhancement of PDAs with 802.11 technologies Enhancement of PDAs with 802.11 technologies • Programming for the cell phone Programming for the cell phone • Email and text messaging on the cell phoneEmail and text messaging on the cell phone• Integration of PDAs, pagers, and cellular telephonyIntegration of PDAs, pagers, and cellular telephony• Wireless options for connecting offices and warehouses Wireless options for connecting offices and warehouses

within a company within a company • Last-mile wireless connectionsLast-mile wireless connections• Career options in wireless in the local areaCareer options in wireless in the local area• A project plan for a wireless roll-outA project plan for a wireless roll-out• Elective topicElective topic

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NETW 125 Introduction to Wireless Michael Qaissaunee