NETW 125 Introduction to Wireless

1. NETW 125Introduction to Wireless Michael Qaissaunee

2. Class / Instructor Information • Michael Qaissaunee • mqaissaunee@brookdalecc.edu • 732-224-2879 • Office (NAS 124): • M 12-2:30 • W 8-8:30;11:30-12:30 • Th 2:30-6 • F 8-8:30;11:30-12:30 • Or by appointment

3. Class / Instructor Information • Meet: Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM • NAS 130 • Office Staff: • BJ Kosulavage 732-224-2791 • Anita Molski 732-224-2406 • Kim Van Lew 732-224-2070

4. Class / Instructor Information • Important Dates: • Thursday, November 24 No class (Thanksgiving) • Tuesday, December 20 Thursday classes meet! – Last Class

5. NETW 125 Background COURSE DESCRIPTION • Through lecture, hands-on activities, and case studies, this course introduces wireless networking over a range of applications, from cell phones to wireless local area networks to broadband wide area network links to satellite. Students will be able to describe the advantages and disadvantages of wireless communication in general, and understand the difference between radio and infrared. The course will cover WLANs, and 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, and examine WAP and SMS. Finally, it will examine fixed broadband wireless and satellite communications. (Prerequisites: ENGL 095 or passing score on Basic Skills) PREREQUISITES • ENGL 095 or passing score on Basic Skills REQUIRED TEXT • Ciampa, Mark, Guide to Wireless Communications, Course Technology, 2002, ISBN 0-619-12000-2 • CWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Guide, McGraw-Hill/Osborne, 2003, ISBN 0-07-222902-0

6. NETW 125 Background STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/PARTICIPATION Students are expected to be present and punctual for all scheduled classes and labs. • Students will be evaluated according to performance in the following categories: • Two tests • Quizzes at the instructor’s discretion • Lab activities and hands-on performance tests • In-class assignments, homework, and class participation • A research paper and oral presentation • A final exam If you have a documented disability and would like to request an accommodation and/or academic adjustment, contact the Disability Services Office at (732) 224 2730 or TTY (732) 842 4211.

7. NETW 125 Background FINAL GRADE • The final grade will be determined by the following:

8. NETW 125 Background GRADING • The following scale will be used to determine satisfactory progress on each assignment and for determining the final grade. • You must obtain a grade of C or higher before taking any course for which this is a prerequisite.

9. NETW 125 Background INCOMPLETE • It is the student’s responsibility to submit all class work on a timely basis, and it is expected that all course requirements be completed by the last class meeting. However, in cases of hardship or emergency, your instructor may grant a grade of INC. In order to be considered of a grade of INC, the student must have satisfactorily complete all assignments except the final project, have a passing average, and must meet with the instructor prior to the last class meeting to discuss this option. Your instructor is under no obligation to grant an INC. In the event that you are granted an INC, it must be completed by the second week of the following semester or an earlier date specified by your instructor.

10. NETW 125 Background ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Academic integrity is submitting one’s one work, and properly acknowledging the work of others. Any violation of this principle constitutes academic dishonesty and is liable to result in disciplinary action. Forms of academic dishonesty include: Plagiarism 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. Facilitating Academic Dishonesty Helping another commit an act of dishonesty, such as substituting for an examination or completing an assignment for someone. Cheating 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 obtain, copies of an examination or answers to an examination. Illegal System Access 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 includes altering, transmitting, or attempting to alter of transmit academic information or records by unauthorized individuals.

11. NETW 125 Background Students that participate in dishonest activities: • Will receive a 0 for that project, examination, or assignment • May be given a grade of F for the course • May be reported to the Dean for disciplinary action For additional information, refer to the current Brookdale Community College Student Handbook

12. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES The objectives contained in the following are attained through lecture, hands-on activities and case studies.

13. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 1: Introduction to Wireless Communications After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • Explain how the major wireless technologies are used today • Describe the applications used in wireless technology • List and explain the advantages of wireless technology • List and explain the disadvantages of wireless technology

14. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 2: How Wireless Works After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • Explain how network data is represented using binary notation • List and explain the two types of wireless transmission • Describe the different ways in which data can be transmitted by radio waves

15. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 3: Understanding Radio Frequency Communications After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • List the components of a radio system • Describe how different factors affect the design of a radio system • Tell why standards are beneficial and list the major telecommunications standards organizations • Explain the radio frequency spectrum

16. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 4: Infrared After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • Explain the differences between the OSI communications model and the IEEE 802 communications standards • Tell how an infrared WLAN transmits data • Describe the features of IrDA

17. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 5: Bluetooth After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • Explain how Bluetooth is used • Tell how Bluetooth works • Describe several issues that Bluetooth faces

18. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 6: Low-Speed Wireless Local Area Networks After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • Give examples of how WLANs are used today • List the components and modes of a WLAN • Tell the advantages and disadvantages of HomeRF • Explain the background of IEEE 802.11 WLANs • Describe how an 802.11b network functions

19. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 7: High-Speed WLANs and WLAN Security After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • Tell how IEEE 802.11a networks function and how they differ from IEEE 802.11b networks • List the advantages and disadvantages of an IEEE 802.11g network • Describe HiperLAN/2 networks • Compare low-speed and high-speed WLANs • Explain basic and enhanced WLAN security facilities

20. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 8: Digital Cellular Telephony After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • Describe the applications that can be used on a digital cellular telephone • Explain how cellular telephony functions • List and describe the features of the generations of cellular telephony • List and describe the four types of client software used on a digital cellular telephone • Discuss the issues surrounding 3G implementation

21. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 9: Fixed Wireless After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • Define fixed wireless • Explain the features of a remote wireless bridge • List and describe three types of land-based fixed broadband wireless devices • Tell how satellite transmissions work

22. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES Chapter 10: Wireless Communications in Business After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, students will be able to: • List the advantages of wireless communications • Discuss the challenges of wireless communications • Explain the steps needed to build a wireless infrastructure

23. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES RESEARCH PROJECT Communication skills, both oral and written, are a widely recognized issue in the field of information technology. Many people who are technically proficient have limited skills in communicating with coworkers and end users. To address this issue each student will provide a written research paper, and an oral presentation in class.

24. NETW 125 COURSE OBJECTIVES SUGGESTED RESEARCH PAPER TOPICS • Infrared networking • Bluetooth PAN devices • Home RF/SWAP • 802.11g networks • Security for 802.11a and 802.11b networks • Implementing an 802 network with at least 10 access points • 802.11community networks and hot spots • Enhancement of PDAs with 802.11 technologies • Programming for the cell phone • Email and text messaging on the cell phone • Integration of PDAs, pagers, and cellular telephony • Wireless options for connecting offices and warehouses within a company • Last-mile wireless connections • Career options in wireless in the local area • A project plan for a wireless roll-out • Elective topic