Wireless# (Wireless Sharp) Certification Training Course for Planet3 Wireless Inc. exam PW0-050
Course benefits
The Wireless# (Wireless Sharp) certification is for technicians who recommend, setup, and troubleshoot the appropriate wireless technology for small wireless
networks (home, small-office, and hotspot networks).
The new Wireless# exam covers the skills used by computer technicians, network support technicians, and technical support specialists. The Wireless# exam covers Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth, WiMax, ZigBee, Infrared, RFID and VoWLAN (VoIP over Wi-Fi) technologies as they apply to computer data network connectivity.
The Wireless# exam objectives can be viewed here:
Information about the Wireless# certification can be found here.
Pre-requisites
Before attending the Wireless# (Wireless Sharp) course, delegates must have a thorough understanding of Microsoft Windows and a good grounding in Ethernet networking.
One or more of the following courses are recommended as a pre-requisite to this course:
Wireless# training courses (UK, Europe, USA)
To book your place on the Wireless# training class in the UK, Europe, or the USA, please use the Enrol option above. Alternatively, for one company courses and onsite training, call free on 0800 138 3030 (UK) or +44 (0)113 398 3300 (International).
Wireless# Certification (Wireless Sharp) - Planet3 Wireless Inc. PW0-050 Exam Objectives
The main subject areas covered are:
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMax, ZigBee, and Infrared
- Wireless hardware, software, and installation
- Radio Frequency (RF) technologies
- Applications, support, and security
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The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from a survey of wireless networking experts and professionals. The results of this survey were used in weighing the subject areas and ensuring that the weighting is representative of the relative importance of the content.
The following link provides the breakdown of the exam as to the
weight of each section of the exam:
Wireless# Certification Requirements
The Planet3 Wireless Inc.
Wireless# Certification requirements
can be found here.
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619: Wireless# Certification (Wireless Sharp) Course Content
Wireless Network Standards
Radio Frequency (RF) and Wireless Technologies
IEEE 802.11
Wi-Fi Alliance
IEEE 802.16
WiMAX Forum
Bluetooth SIG
IEEE 802.15.1
IEEE 802.15.4
Zigbee Alliance
Infrared Data Association (IrDA)
Target Markets for Wireless
Building Automation and Residential / Light Commercial Control
Industrial Control
Personal Health Care
PCs and Peripherals
Consumer Electronics
Campus and Wireless ISP Broadband Wireless Access (Point-to-Multipoint)
Wireless Voice and Data Backhaul (Point-to-Point)
Security / Surveillance
Enterprise Private Networks
Wireless Essentials
Signal Range
Frequencies/channels used
Topology models
Fixed vs. mobile and frequencies used
Protocol types
Data rates, throughput, range, and line-of-sight parameters
Data rates and throughput
Dynamic rate selection
Roaming functionality
Infrastructure and ad hoc modes
SSID / network names
More Advanced RF Principles
Power levels
Milliwatt
Decibel (dB)
dBm
dBi
Line-of-sight requirements
Interference (Baby monitors, spread spectrum phones, microwave ovens, bright sunlight)
Environmental factors
Power requirements
Data rates, range, and line-of-site parameters
Interfering sources
802.11 Wi-Fi Standards
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi™ certification
WMM™ certification
WPA / WPA2™ certification
802.11n
Metropolitan Wireless Networks
Wireless MAN standards
IEEE 802.16
Data rates, throughputs, ranges
802.16-2007
WiMAX standards
Mobility - 802.16e
ETSI HiperMAN
Wi-Bro
Bluetooth
Frequency Hopping
FHSS hop rates
Adaptive frequency hopping support
Data rates, throughput, and range
Power classification
Different wireless PAN standards - 802.15.1, 802.15.2, 802.15.3, Bluetooth 1.2, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Frequencies used
Different wireless PAN specifications - (Serial Infrared (SIR), Medium Infrared (MIR), Fast Infrared (FIR), Ultra Fast Infrared (UFIR), Infrared Simple (IrSMP), Infrared Financial Messaging (IrFM)
ZigBee
IEEE 802.15.4 standard
Data rates, throughput, ranges
ZigBee operation
ZigBee protocol stack
Hardware, Software and Installation
Access Points
Wireless LAN Routers
Wireless Bridges
Wireless Repeaters
WLAN Switch
Wireless VoIP Gateway
Wireless Media Gateway
Power over Ethernet Devices (PoE)
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Wireless Hardware
CardBus PC cards
USB / USB2 devices
Compact Flash devices
SDIO devices
PCI devices
MiniPCI devices
Client utility software and drivers
Bluetooth connectivity devices
Wireless IP Phone
Wireless Gaming Adapter
Wireless Print Server
Wireless IP Camera
Wireless Hotspot Gateway
Wireless Presentation Gateway
Wireless Antennas
Omni-directional / dipole
Semi-directional
Directional
Spread Spectrum Technologies
DSSS
OFDM
FHSS
Infrared
MIMO
OFDM/DSSS Channels
Co-location of DSSS and OFDM systems
Adjacent-channel and co-channel interference
WLAN / WPAN co-existence
Applications, Support and Security
Small Office, Home Office
Extension of existing networks into remote locations
Building-to-building connectivity
Flexibility for mobile users
Public wireless hotspots
Mobile office, classroom, industrial, and healthcare
Short distance device connectivity
Municipal connectivity
VoWLAN
RFID
Wireless Devices
Computer peripherals (GPS receivers, printers, keyboards, mice, digital cameras)
Mobile audio (Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Headsets)
Mobile data devices (PDAs)
Unique devices (automotive diagnostics, wireless sensor links, gaming devices)
PDA data communication and synchronisation
Point-of-Sale systems
Laptop computer data communication
Financial Messaging (IrFM)
Securing Wi-Fi Networks
SSID hiding
WEP
WPA-Personal
WPA2-Personal
RADIUS
802.1X/EAP
Passphrases
MAC Filtering
Push-button Wireless Security
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
Infrared technology
Frequencies used
Data rates, range, and line-of-site parameters
Protocol types
Interfering sources
Different wireless PAN specifications - (Serial Infrared (SIR), Medium Infrared (MIR), Fast Infrared (FIR), Ultra Fast Infrared (UFIR), Infrared Simple (IrSMP), Infrared Financial Messaging (IrFM), Infrared Transfer Protocol (IrTRAN-P)
Voice over WLAN (VoWLAN / VoFi)
Wireless VoIP phones characteristics
Wireless VoIP SOHO router characteristics
Wireless VoIP SOHO router operation
RFID
RFID system requirements
RFID tag types
RFID hardware components
Wireless Network Performance
Characterising applications
Defining bandwidth requirements
Bandwidth sharing
Data rates and ranges
Effects of power-saving modes
Quality of Service (QoS) and security features
Hardware placement
Hardware selection
Identifying sources of interference
Network utilisation
Appropriate security protocols
Decreased throughput
No connectivity
Intermittent connectivity
Weak signal strength
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Wireless# Exam Objectives
The main subject areas covered are:
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, WiMAX, ZigBee, Infrared, RFID, and VoWLAN
- Wireless organizations, standards, and protocols
- Wireless hardware, software, and installation
- Radio Frequency (RF) technologies
- Applications, support, and security
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The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from a survey of wireless networking experts and professionals. The results of this survey were used in weighing the subject areas and ensuring that the weighting is representative of the relative importance of the content.
The following chart provides the breakdown of the exam as to the weight of each section of the exam.
| Subject Area |
% of Exam |
| Wireless Technologies and Standards |
32% |
| Hardware, Software, and Installation |
28% |
| Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals |
9% |
| Applications, Support, and Security |
31% |
| Total |
100% |
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| Wireless Technologies and Standards - 32% |
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| 1.1 Define the roles of the following organizations in providing direction and accountability within the wireless networking industry |
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- IEEE
- Wi-Fi Alliance
- ZigBee Alliance
- Bluetooth SIG
- WiMAX Forum
- Infrared Data Association (IrDA)
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| 1.2 Define the characteristics of Wi-Fi technology |
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- Range
- Frequencies/channels used
- Power saving modes
- Data rates and throughput
- Dynamic rate selection
- Roaming functionality
- Infrastructure and ad hoc modes
- SSID / network names
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| 1.3 Summarize the basic attributes and advantages of the following wireless LAN standards, amendments, and product certifications |
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- 802.11a
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- Wi-Fi™ certification
- WMM™ certification
- WPA / WPA2™ certification
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| 1.4 Summarize the characteristics, basic attributes, and advantages of ZigBee |
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- Frequencies
- Power requirements
- Topology models
- Security features
- IEEE 802.15.4 standard
- ZigBee stack
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| 1.5 Summarize the characteristics, basic attributes, and advantages of WiMAX |
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- Fixed vs. mobile and frequencies used
- Data rates, throughput, range, and line-of-sight parameters
- Quality of Service (QoS) and security features
- Different wireless MAN standards - 802.16-2007, 802.16e, ETSI HiperMAN, Wi-Bro
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| 1.6 Summarize the characteristics, basic attributes, and advantages of Bluetooth |
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- Frequencies used
- FHSS hop rates and adaptive frequency hopping support
- Data rates, throughput, and range
- Power classification
- Different wireless PAN standards - 802.15.1, 802.15.2, 802.15.3, Bluetooth 1.2, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
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| 1.7 Summarize the characteristics, basic attributes, and advantages of Infrared technology |
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- Frequencies used
- Data rates, range, and line-of-site parameters
- Protocol types
- Interfering sources
- Different wireless PAN specifications - (Serial Infrared (SIR), Medium Infrared (MIR), Fast Infrared (FIR), Ultra Fast Infrared (UFIR), Infrared Simple (IrSMP), Infrared Financial Messaging (IrFM), Infrared Transfer Protocol (IrTRAN-P)
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| 1.8 Summarize the characteristics, basic attributes, and advantages of VoWLAN |
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- Wireless VoIP phones characteristics
- Wireless VoIP SOHO router characteristics
- Wireless VoIP SOHO router operation
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| 1.9 Summarize the characteristics, basic attributes, and advantages of RFID |
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- RFID system requirements
- RFID tag types
- RFID hardware components
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| Hardware, Software, and Installation - 28% |
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| 2.1 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following wireless network components. Choose the appropriate installation or configuration steps in a given scenario. |
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- Access Points
- Wireless LAN Routers
- Wireless Bridges
- Wireless Repeaters
- WLAN Switch
- Wireless VoIP Gateway
- Wireless Media Gateway
- Power over Ethernet Devices
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| 2.2 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following client devices. Choose the appropriate installation or configuration steps in a given scenario. |
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- CardBus PC cards
- USB / USB2 devices
- Compact Flash devices
- SDIO devices
- PCI devices
- MiniPCI devices
- Client utility software and drivers
- Bluetooth connectivity devices
- Wireless IP Phone
- Wireless Gaming Adapter
- Wireless Print Server
- Wireless IP Camera
- Wireless Hotspot Gateway
- Wireless Presentation Gateway
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| 2.3 Identify the purpose, features, and functions of the following types of antennas. Choose the appropriate installation or configuration steps in a given scenario. |
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- Omni-directional / dipole
- Semi-directional
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| Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals - 9% |
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| 3.1 Define the basic units of RF measurements. |
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- Milliwatt
- Decibel (dB)
- dBm
- dBi
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| 3.2 Identify factors which affect the range and speed of RF transmissions |
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- Line-of-sight requirements
- Interference (Baby monitors, spread spectrum phones, microwave ovens, bright sunlight)
- Environmental factors
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| 3.3 Define and differentiate between the following wireless technologies |
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- DSSS
- OFDM
- FHSS
- Infrared
- MIMO
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| 3.4 Define the concepts which make up the functionality of RF and spread spectrum technology |
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- OFDM/DSSS Channels
- Co-location of DSSS and OFDM systems
- Adjacent-channel and co-channel interference
- WLAN / WPAN co-existence
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| Applications, Support, and Security - 33% |
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| 4.1 Identify proper procedures for installing and configuring common WLAN applications |
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- Small Office, Home Office
- Extension of existing networks into remote locations
- Building-to-building connectivity
- Flexibility for mobile users
- Public wireless hotspots
- Mobile office, classroom, industrial, and healthcare
- Short distance device connectivity
- Municipal connectivity
- VoWLAN
- RFID
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| 4.2 Identify and describe common ZigBee applications |
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- Building Automation and Residential / Light Commercial Control
- Industrial Control
- Personal Health Care
- PC & Peripherals
- Consumer Electronics
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| 4.3 Identify and describe common WiMAX applications |
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- Campus and Wireless ISP Broadband Wireless Access (Point-to-Multipoint)
- Wireless Voice and Data Backhaul (Point-to-Point)
- Security / Surveillance
- Enterprise Private Networks
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| 4.4 Identify and describe common Bluetooth applications |
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- Computer peripherals (GPS receivers, printers, keyboards, mice, digital cameras)
- Mobile audio (Cell Phones, MP3 Players, Headsets)
- Mobile data devices (PDAs)
- Unique devices (automotive diagnostics, wireless sensor links, gaming devices)
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| 4.5 Identify and describe common Infrared applications |
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- PDA data communication and synchronization
- Point-of-Sale systems
- Laptop computer data communication
- Financial Messaging (IrFM)
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| 4.6 Identify and describe the following wireless LAN security techniques. Describe the installation and configuration of each. |
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- SSID hiding
- WEP
- WPA-Personal
- WPA2-Personal
- RADIUS
- 802.1X/EAP
- Passphrases
- MAC Filtering
- Push-button Wireless Security
- Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
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| 4.7 Identify procedures to optimize wireless networks in specific situations. |
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- Hardware placement
- Hardware selection
- Identifying sources of interference
- Network utilization
- Appropriate security protocols
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| 4.8 Recognize common problems associated with wireless networks and their symptoms, and identify steps to isolate and troubleshoot the problem. Given a problem situation, interpret the symptoms and the most likely cause. Problems may include: |
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- Decreased throughput
- No connectivity
- Intermittent connectivity
- Weak signal strength
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