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Wireless Network Technician (WNT)

Eric Ingram  (Professor, UMass Global)
Location: W309
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Track: ETA Technical Training
Format: Training
Vault Recording: TBD
Eric Ingram

The WNT course is designed to prepare the student to take the ETA-I WNT examination. The fundamental knowledge of RF technology used in wireless communications and how intelligent information is communicated for specific applications along with system design components and their requirements is presented. The course continues with an exploration of wireless solutions and standards used today in Personal, Local, Metropolitan, and Wide Area Networks. An in-depth look into WiFi technology (802.11), the predominant technology used for Local Area Networks (LANs) is presented.

Prerequisites: None, background in electronics is helpful.

Takeaway

  • Learn about antenna theory, transmission lines, RF propagation, and modulation schemes.

  • Examine both fixed wireless and mobile wireless applications.

  • Comprehensive study of Wide Area Network technology including microwave and satellite solutions.