Axial Systems Ltd - Specialist supplier of Datacom and Network Analysis Tools

AM-103 | AM-202

Duration: 3 Days
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Course Level: Introductory

Overview:

This hands-on three-day course is designed for professionals who want to understand, manage, and protect their wireless LANs using AirMagnet. The course is delivered through a combination of lecture based instruction, in conjunction with many hands-on exercises designed to reinforce the student's knowledge of key wireless administration skills. This class covers 802.11a, b and g networks.

You will work with the following AirMagnet Products: Laptop, Handheld, Mobile Reporter, and the new Surveyor!

Participants are introduced to a logical troubleshooting methodology for wireless networks, and the basics of capturing and analyzing Wireless LAN information and data frames. Students learn to use this blend of skills to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize WLAN network traffic with AirMagnet.

If you are running WinNT, 2000 or XP you MUST have systems administrator privileges. Please make sure you have this BEFORE bringing the laptop.

Prerequisites:

Before taking this course, participants should have a general understanding of LAN technologies and topologies, the OSI Reference Model, and function of network devices.

Details:

Radio Frequency Fundamentals
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Industry and Government Protocols
Channel Co-Location
Decibel Math

Antenna Fundamentals
Isotropic
Omni and Directional Antennas

AirMagnet Installation and Configuration
Both 802.11a and 802.11b

802.11 Network Architecture
802.11 a, b, g
802.11 MAC Layer
Basic Service Set
Independent BSS
Extended Service Set
Distribution System
Access Points and Bridges

Using AirMagnet Laptop
Installation Configuration
‘Seeing' Wireless LANs

Real World Functions with AirMagnet
Wireless LAN Administration
WLAN Performance Audit
Wireless Packet Capture and Decode
Import/Export of AirMagnet Data Files

Using AirMagnet HandHeld
Installation
Configuration
Seeing' Wireless LANs

Site Survey Fundamentals
Performing a Site Survey with AirMagnet

Laptop & Handheld
Site Surveying with AirMagnet Surveyor

Doing “What If” analysis with Surveyor

Troubleshooting WLAN Installations
Wireless Network Performance Analysis

Wireless LAN Security
Open Authentication
Shared Key Authentication
802.1x EAP Authentication
WEP
War Driving Analysis
Performing a Security Assessment
Finding Rogue Access Points

Using AirMagnet Reporter
Professional Reporting
Using Reporter

AirMagnet Enterprise & Demonstration

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