Computer Networking · Advanced level

Advanced level · Module 2 of 6 · 22 guided hours

Wireless Networks at Scale

Plan, deploy and secure Wi-Fi for offices, schools and campuses.

Learning objectives

  • Plan coverage and capacity with a site survey
  • Deploy multiple access points with central management
  • Support roaming and high-density areas
  • Secure enterprise Wi-Fi with 802.1X

Topics

  • site surveys
  • coverage vs capacity
  • controllers and cloud management
  • roaming
  • channel planning
  • WPA3-Enterprise and 802.1X

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 Site Surveys

    Measure and plan wireless coverage before installing equipment.

    predictive surveyon-site surveysignal strengthinterference

  2. Lesson 2 Coverage, Capacity and Channel Planning

    Place access points for both coverage and the number of users.

    capacityclient densitychannel reusetransmit power

  3. Lesson 3 Managing Many Access Points

    Deploy and manage access points centrally and support roaming.

    wireless controllerscloud managementmeshroaming

  4. Lesson 4 Enterprise Wi-Fi Security

    Authenticate users individually instead of sharing one password.

    WPA3-Enterprise802.1XRADIUScertificate validation

Practical activity

Plan Wi-Fi for a two-storey school building from a floor plan, including access point placement, channels, SSIDs and security.

Expected outcomes

  • Reliable large-scale Wi-Fi designs
  • Secure enterprise authentication

Assessment

Wireless design reviewed for coverage, capacity and security.

Taught live by an instructor — online or in person. Free course lessons are for self-study and do not lead to a certificate — see registration options.