0 to 4 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Laboratory Upper Division
This course introduces wireless networking. Topics include fundamental wireless communication concepts, wireless local area networks (LANs), and cellular systems. Wireless specific protocol elements are addressed in typical application environments. Data communications in multiple wireless environments are emphasized. In the laboratory section, students implement wireless solutions and integrate them into wired LAN environments.
Learning Outcomes1Create and troubleshoot
211 wireless networks, as well as demonstrating integration into wired networks, devices and infrastructure.
3Explain RF fundamentals, measurements and propagation theory.
4Differentiate pertinent wireless networking standards, particularly those within the scope of the IEEE
511 standard.
6Understand the underlying principles of the
711 MAC and how it relates to the upper and lower layers of the OSI model.
8Implement wireless network security solutions and standards.
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