NETW 2230 Wireless Network Technologies

Design and implementation of wireless local area networks and protocols.

About this course

Wireless connectivity is the backbone of modern enterprise networks. NETW 2230 Wireless Network Technologies moves beyond basic Wi-Fi usage to explore the engineering principles behind reliable, secure wireless systems. You will learn how to plan, deploy, and maintain wireless local area networks (WLANs) that support high-density environments and critical business applications.

The course covers radio frequency fundamentals, spectrum management, and antenna selection. You will work with industry-standard tools to conduct site surveys and predict coverage areas. Security is a core focus, with hands-on practice in configuring WPA3, managing authentication protocols like 802.1X, and securing wireless infrastructure against common threats.

Who takes this course

This course is an elective for students in the Network & Cloud Administration program. It is also open to other Computing & Information Technology students who have completed their first-year networking prerequisites.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• NETW 1210 Systems Networking Basics
• NETW 1660 Network Security Essentials

Learning outcomes

• Configure wireless access points and controllers for multi-site deployments.
• Design WLAN coverage maps using predictive site survey tools.
• Implement WPA3 security policies and manage encryption standards.
• Troubleshoot RF interference and signal attenuation issues.
• Apply quality of service settings to prioritise voice and video traffic.

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