WiFi/WLAN Network Analysis is a specialized sub-set of traditional Network Analysis and encompasses the skills of not only capturing data, but also the ability to discern unusual patterns hidden within seemingly normal network traffic. This course will provide the student with a set of analysis techniques focusing on the use of vendor-neutral, Open-Source Tools to provide insight into the following areas:

• Wireless Network Analysis fundamentals
• Data Recorder technology and data-mining
• Wireless focused network security principles including encryption technologies and defensive configurations of network infrastructure devices
• Recognition for a variety of issues that affect WiFi/WLAN-based networks and the quality of the data. Factors including, latency, out-of-sequence packets, packet loss and retransmissions and how the End-User experiences them will be analyzed and evaluated. Key Wireless related protocols including Data, Management and Control and related supporting protocol architectures will be examined.
• Open-Source Wireless Network Analysis Tools
• Specialized Wireless Network Analysis techniques including audio data traffic reconstruction and viewing techniques.
• Real-World examples will be utilized throughout the course in conjunction with numerous hands-on exercises to provide field proven, practical Wireless Network Analysis skills. Attendees will receive a training binder including numerous baseline trace files and a DVD with VoIP and networking tools, as well as a library of Wireless Network Analysis reference documents.