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CSG2220 Wireless Networking
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND SECURITY SCIENCE
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
CSG2130 Applied Communications
 
Description:

This unit looks at the basics of radio frequency (RF) theory covering modulation techniques, spread spectrum technology and antenna design. The 802.11 wireless network protocol is then examined, as are other wireless protocols. Wireless network architecture and devices are examined, specifically 802.11. Configuration of 802.11 access points and client cards is conducted, and a site survey is performed. The security of wireless networks is examined, including their flaws and available methods of making WLANs more secure.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MACSMCMobile Computing Major
MACSMCMobile Computing Major
SMMOBCMobile Computing 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIMOBCMobile Computing Minor
MIMCOMMobile Computing Minor
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004