IT 241 Week 7 MAC Layer Presentation (WLAN Configurations)

Resource: Ch. 9 ofCWNA Certified Wireless Network Administrator Official Study Guide

Consider the following scenario:

Your consulting firm provides free workshops for businesses that address new technologies. You must develop a workshop on wireless technologies.

Develop a 15- to 20-slide presentation, using Microsoft® PowerPoint® or another multimedia tool.

Address the following in your presentation:

• Outline the three configurations of WLANs.

  • Identify the preferred usage of each configuration.
  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each configuration.
  • Include appropriate drawings that depict the layout of access points, wireless devices, and wired networks.

• Include information about authentication and security risks as well as options for each.

  • Describe WLAN authentication methods.
  • Describe how WLAN authentication works.
  • Recommend a type of authentication method.
  • Discuss security risks for each option.

• Include an appropriate theme for your presentation.
• Include visuals such as images, graphics, clip art, etc.

Format your references consistent with APA guidelines.

Include citations in the speaker notes or in a separate reference list.

For help with PowerPoint see:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbeyPahs-ng

Deliver your presentation and submit the file or link.

• For Local Campus, deliver a 10- to 15-minute oral presentation accompanied by your slides or multimedia.
• For Online Campus, provide detailed speaker notes in the presentation file or in a separate document.

  • Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.