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Configure a Wireless Router

LAN Switching and Wireless – Chapter 7

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Objectives Describe the components and operations of basic

wireless LAN topologies.

Describe the components and operations of basic wireless LAN security.

Configure and verify basic wireless LAN access.

Configure and troubleshoot wireless client access.

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Explain the Components and Operations of Basic Wireless LAN Topologies why wireless LANs are a popular choice ?

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Describe the 802.11 wireless standards

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Describe the components of a 802.11-based wireless infrastructure

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Describe how wireless networks operate

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Describe how to plan a wireless LAN

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Describe the threats to wireless LAN security

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Describe the wireless security protocols . The description will include a description of 802.1x, a

comparison of WPA and WPA2 as well as comparison of TKIP and AES

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Describe how to secure a wireless LAN from the key security threats

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Configure and Verify Basic Wireless LAN Access

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Configure a wireless NIC

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Describe how to solve access point firmware issues

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Describe how to solve incorrect channel settings

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Describe how to solve authentication problems associated with wireless LANs