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Advanced Computer

Network
Lab 7: WLAN

© Fall 2024 - Eng. Mohamed Mostafa


Introduction to Wireless Benefits of Wireless

• A Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a type of wireless network that


is commonly used in homes, offices, and campus
environments.
• WLANs make mobility possible within the home and
business environments.
• Wireless infrastructures adapt to rapidly changing needs
and technologies.
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Types of Wireless Networks

• Wireless Personal-Area Network (WPAN) – Low power and short-range (20-30ft or 6-9 meters).
Based on IEEE 802.15 standard and 2.4 GHz frequency. Bluetooth and Zigbee are WPAN examples.
• Wireless LAN (WLAN) – Medium sized networks up to about (300 feet or 100 meters). Based on
IEEE 802.11 standard and 2.4 or 5.0 GHz frequency. Wi-Fi is WLAN example.
• Wireless MAN (WMAN) – Large geographic area such as city or district (WIMAX) up to over 50 km.
Uses specific licensed frequencies between 10 GHz to 66 GHz and IEEE 802.16 standard.
• Wireless WAN (WWAN)– Extensive geographic area for national or global communication. Uses
specific licensed frequencies. Like 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G.

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Introduction to Wireless 802.11 Standards

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Introduction to Wireless Radio Frequencies

• All wireless devices operate in the range of the electromagnetic


spectrum. WLAN networks operate in the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequency
bands.
• 2.4 GHz Ultra High Frequency (UHF) – 802.11b/g/n/ax 5 GHz Super-
High Frequency (SHF)– 802.11a/n/ac/ax

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Wireless NICs

• To communicate wirelessly, laptops, tablets,


smart phones, and even the latest automobiles
include integrated wireless NICs that incorporate
a radio transmitter/receiver.
• If a device does not have an integrated wireless
NIC, then a USB wireless adapter can be used.

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Wireless Home Router

• A home user typically interconnects wireless


devices using a small, wireless router.
Wireless routers serve as the following:
• Access point – To provide wires access
• Switch – To interconnect wired devices
• Router – To provide a default gateway to other
networks and the Internet
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Wireless Access Point

• Wireless clients use their wireless NIC to discover


nearby access points (APs).
• Clients then attempt to associate and authenticate
with an AP.
• After being authenticated, wireless users have
access to network resources.

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AP Categories
APs can be categorized as either autonomous APs or
controller-based APs.
• Autonomous APs – Standalone devices
configured through a command line interface or
GUI. Each autonomous AP acts independently of
the others and is configured and managed
manually by an administrator.
• Controller-based APs – Also known as
lightweight APs (LAPs). Use Lightweight Access
Point Protocol (LWAPP) to communicate with a
LWAN controller (WLC). Each LAP is automatically
configured and managed by the WLC.

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Wireless Antennas
Types of external antennas:
1. Omnidirectional – Provide 360-
degree coverage. Ideal in houses
and office areas.
2. Directional – Focus the radio signal
on a specific direction. Examples are
the Yagi and parabolic dish.
3. Multiple Input Multiple Output
(MIMO) – Uses multiple antennas
(Up to eight) to increase bandwidth
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802.11 Wireless Topology Modes
• Ad hoc mode – Used to connect clients in
peer-to-peer manner without an AP.
• Infrastructure mode – Used to connect clients
to the network using an AaP.
• Tethering – Variation of the ad hoc topology
is when a smart phone or tablet with cellular
data access is enabled to create a personal
hotspot.
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BSS and ESS
Infrastructure mode defines two topology blocks:
Basic Service Set (BSS)
• Uses single AP to interconnect all associated wireless clients.
• Clients in different BSSs cannot communicate.
Extended Service Set (ESS)
• A union of two or more BSSs interconnected by a wired
distribution system.
• Clients in each BSS can communication through the ESS

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Thanks

© Fall 2024 - Eng. Mohamed Mostafa

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