In episode 11 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we continue module 4 of the series, taking a look at more RF theory[Slides: Module 4: 19 – 28].

In this episode we look at:

* Definition of a “channel”

* Wi-Fi band regional variations

* RF Spectrum regulatory bodies

* Deep dive on 2.4GHz

A copy of the slides that accompany module four can be found here

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In episode 10 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we begin module 4 of the series, taking a look at more RF theory[Slides: Module 4: 1 – 18].

In this episode we look at:

* Module 2 review

* RF system basics

* CSMA/CA

* The contended RF medium

A copy of the slides that accompany module four can be found here

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In episode 9 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we conclude module 3 of the series, taking a look at wireless Access Points (APs) [Slides: Module 3: 27 – 37].

In this episode we look at:

* AP indicator lamps

* Basic AP configuration

* SSIDs & VLANs

* Basic security

* Other AP configuration settings

* The 802.11 standard and ammendments

A copy of the slides that accompany module three can be found here

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In episode 8 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we continue module 3 of the series, taking a look at wireless Access Points (APs) [Slides: Module 3: 19 – 26].

In this episode we look at:

* AP Radios

* Half Duplex Operation

* AP Ethernet port details

* POE requirements

* AP console port

* AP installation considerations

A copy of the slides that accompany module three can be found here

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In episode 7 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we begin module 3 of the series, taking a look at wireless Access Points (APs) [Slides: Module 3: 1 – 18].

In this episode we look at:

* What is an Access Point?

* What does an AP look like?

* The basic function of an AP in a WLAN

* Basic antenna types

A copy of the slides that accompany module three can be found here

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In episode 6 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we conclude module 2 of the series, taking a look at the basics of RF theory [Slides: Module 2: 22 – 28] .

In this episode we look at:

* The “light bulb” moment – comparing light & RF behaviour

* Free Space Path Loss (FSPL)

* 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands

* Bands and channels

* Un-licensed frequency bands

* WLAN Client band support

A copy of the slides that accompany module two can be found here

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In episode 5 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we continue module 2 of the series, taking a look at the basics of RF theory [Slides: Module 2: 14 – 21] .

In this episode we look at:

* The basic unit of frequency measurement: Hertz (Hz)

* The RF Spectrum

* RF Spectrum bands (HF, VHF, UHF, SHF etc.)

* Concepts: Coverage areas, Propagation & Modulation

A copy of the slides that accompany module two can be found here

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In episode 4 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we begin module 2 of the series, taking a look at the basics of RF theory [Slides: Module 2: 1 – 13].

In this episode we look at:

* What is RF?

* Alternating Current

* Basic unit of frequency measurement

* Electromagnetic waves

A copy of the slides that accompany module two can be found here

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In episode 3 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we finish the topics of module 1 of the series, taking a look at the basic components and concepts of Wi-Fi networking.

In this episode we look at:

* Wireless LAN controllers

* Wi-Fi security

* Wireless LAN standards

A copy of the slides that accompany module one can be found here

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In the second episode of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we continue the topics of module 1 of the series, taking a look at the basic components and concepts of Wi-Fi networking.

In this episode we look at:

* Wi-Fi deployment environments

* Wi-Fi clients

* Wireless access points

A copy of the slides that accompany module one can be found here

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