Wireless LAN Fundamentals (JANET)

Wireless networks can be a useful complement to a wired network, freeing users from fixed network connection points and allowing more flexible use of spaces. WiFi connectivity could allow students to access library resources from a campus café, or lecturers to discuss and share resources in a common room. A lecture theatre can become an IT suite, or even a park bench the site for group work.

This course aims to provide organisations and individuals with a sound overview of wireless networking, an insight into some of the issues of implementing this type of network and an understanding of how to securely deploy them at a local level.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to wireless technology
• Technical overview
• Preparing to install
• Network deployment
• Service deployment
• Post-installation activities
• Future developments in wireless

All delegates will receive a full colour workbook specifically written for this course.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

About JANET

JANET is the network dedicated to the needs of education and research in the UK. It connects the UK’s education and research organisations to each other, as well as to the rest of the world through links to the global Internet. In addition, JANET includes a separate network that is available to the community for experimental activities in network development.

The JANET network connects UK universities, FE Colleges, Research Councils, Specialist Colleges and Adult and Community Learning providers. It also provides connections between the Regional Broadband Consortia to facilitate the DfE initiative for a national schools’ network. Over 18 million end-users are currently served by the JANET network.
www.ja.net

Register here for June 14th 2012.

Register here for September 13th 2012 repeat workshop.