This module provides an introduction to 802.11 technology and the equipment that will be referenced throughout the training. This module also describes different types of access point and what they support and provides an introduction to the Multi-Service Architecture.

This module describes wireless design planning. Broken down into WLAN design and plan fundamentals and steps this chapter also covers some useful tools that can be employed to simplify the design and plan of a WLAN infrastructure.

This module covers the initial set up of a HP ProCurve MSM Controller and describes the differences between a MSM 760 and 765 controller. The module also describes the discovery and initial configuration of a MSM AP.

This module describes how to setup a WLAN network employing a typical office scenario using a Virtual Service Community (VSC). The module also describes how to configure a VSC and how to organize MSM APs into logical groups and to bind the VSCs into groups. This leads to testing the AP and Client connectivity status.

Authentication is reviewed in this module. We examine the use and management of WPA/WPA2 PSK and describe the benefits and configuration of utilizing 802.1X and the user’s credentials to authenticate them on the network. The configuration of the VSC profile to establish permissions and parameters for each user on the network is also explained.

This module describes the benefits of deploying an 802.11n network and various strategies that can be employed to migration existing networks to an 802.11n service. The instructor also describes how to optimize your network to concurrently support legacy clients and 802.11n clients on the same network.

This module describes how to add alternative antennas to accommodate other parts of a facility such as a warehouse. Here handheld inventory management devices must connect with the network over longer distances in a space containing physical obstacles such as inventory shelves. This type of installation offers unique challenges to the design of the WLAN and so this chapter thoroughly addresses these scenarios.

This module covers supporting guest users on the network. This modules describes how to establish a guest credential that restricts access to your internal network. The module also describes a desktop administration tool for managing guest users.

This module describes how to add local mesh capability to your network. This module describes how to join MSM APs using wireless where an Ethernet run would be prohibitive within the facility.

This module reviews typical problems and how to troubleshoot your with WLAN network. The module also describes some useful tools that can help in the diagnosis and repair of typical network problems.