Role of the CWIT® in
The core layer
The distribution layer
The access layer
Regulations, Standards, Codes, Organisations and Forums
Wireless regulations, standards, codes and organisations
Wireless trade organisations and forums
Emerging wireless technologies and related standards
Fundamentals of Wireless Communications
Wireless medium/spectrum
Advantages of the Wireless solutions
RF propagation
Modulation schemes
Wireless Networking Principles
Cellular, WLAN, PAN and Microwave technologies
Femto/Pico/Micro and Macrocells
WLAN types
Frequency Bands and Channel Numbers
Core Networks
NMS vs. EMS
CLI vs. GUI
TX/RX Diversity, MIMO antenna schemes
Remote Radio Head (RRH)
PoE Switches
Self-Organising Networks (SON)
Network and Security Gateways
Coverage and Capacity planning – overview
Optimal positioning of RF units
Standards
Planning for In-Building Installations
On-site health & safety assessment
Wireless infrastructure administration & floor plans
Capacity & Coverage plans arising from use of planning tools
Ethernet and fiber cable route planning
Equipment mounting choices and types
Iteration process – ideal vs. practical choices
Rack space and equipment connection planning
AC/DC planning
Ventilation planning
In-Building Installations
Structural support for wall and ceiling RF unit fixings
Tools used for wall and ceiling fixings
PPE, steps, ladders, towers used during mounting of RF units
Installation of PoE switches and servers
Connection and earth and AC/DC power
Testing and connection of Ethernet and optical fiber cables
Capturing MAC addresses & updating as-built documentation
In-Building Commissioning
Powering up switches and servers
Use of CLI and GUI
Entry of initial parameters to enable SON
Checks: RF coverage, handover, provision of service
Optimization of RF coverage through physical adjustments
Use of test phone
Documenting test results
Typical troubleshooting: Ethernet/ fiber cable tests, pings.
Wireless Infrastructure Troubleshooting
Identification of faulty RF units or PoE devices
PoE testing
Coverage testing using test phone
Typical replacement procedures: RF units, switches, servers
CWIT® Program Breakdown
Advanced Copper Testing
Advanced Fibre Testing
WAP Survey Activity
LAN Survey Activity
Technical Theory
Case Study
There are case studies to be completed within the program time frame, one each in support of WLAN and Cellular wireless infrastructure planning and installation. There is an exam at the end of the program.