Skip to Main Content

PLP Minor in Cybersecurity: Topic 10

Banner

Infographics

 

intechopen (2018, Nov 27). An Overview of Wireless Mesh Networks [Infographic]

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network: Slide 28

Online Articles

What is a Wireless LAN?

A wireless local-area network (WLAN) is a group of colocated computers or other devices that form a network based on radio transmissions (rather than wired connections).

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network: Slide 5

 



Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network: Slide 12

2.4GHz vs 5GHz: The Vital Differences & Takeaways

You might have come across the term ‘frequency band’ while reading my guide to purchasing a wireless router. You also must have noticed that are there are two frequency bands; 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

bcca.org 

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network: Slide 22

LinkedIn Learning

Cisco Networking Foundations: Wireless Networks, Services, Security, and Virtualization by Kevin Wallace

Certified Internetwork Expert and instructor Kevin Wallace as he shows you the skills you need to know to manage network services, network security, wireless networks, and virtualization.

Login here before clicking on the links to the videos or courses below.

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network

Videos

Wireless Network Devices - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 2.7 by Telecom Training

In this video, you’ll learn about wireless bridges, wireless routers, roaming, wireless controllers, and more.

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network: Slide 10

 

Wireless Standards - N10-008 CompTIA Network+ : 2.4 by Professor Messor

The 802.11 wireless standards have changed the way we network. In this video, you’ll learn about six popular 802.11 standards, speeds, frequencies, and more.

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network: Slide 18

 

Wireless Connection Setup with Singtel - Dual-Band Wireless Router by Singtel

Instructional how-to video from Singtel on setting up both 2.4 and 5.0GHz wireless network at home.

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network: Slide 21

 

What is Mesh Wi-Fi? by Techquickie

Mesh Wi-Fi systems that use several nodes instead of one wireless router are becoming popular. Are they better than traditional setups, and how do they work, anyway?

Note: Refer to FCN Lecture 10- Wireless Local Area Network: Slide 29