Implementing Wi-Fi

Ross GoodrumMary HerbertDavid Nguyen

THE STEPS

Performing Site Survey

Installing the Client

Setting up the Networks

Extending the Network

Verify Installation

Performing Site Survey

Pre-Existing Wireless Devices• Radio bands used• Avoid overlapping Networks

Interference Sources• Document or sketch-out site survey• Identify deadspots

RefrigeratorsReinforced wallsMetal plumbing

Microwaves

Installing the Client

• Install NIC• Attach antenna• Install any necessary drivers and software

PCI NIC

• First, install drivers and software • Connect NIC to computer

USB NIC

Setting Up Ad Hoc Network

SSID IP addresses Channel Sharing

Setting up an Infrastructure Network

- Omnidirectional and Centered- Dipole Antennas- Reasons not used

- Signal bleed- Security- Glaring dead

spots

Placing the Access Point- Gaining Gain

- Decibals (dB)- Bigger

Antenna- Focusing the

Wave- Directional

Antenna

Setting up an Infrastructure Network

Browser-based setup utility192.168.1.1

Configuring the Access Point

Setting up an Infrastructure Network

Unique

Configuring the SSID (ESSID) and Beacon

Setting up an Infrastructure Network

Configuring MAC Address Filtering

Setting up an Infrastructure Network

Configuring Encryption

Setting up an Infrastructure Network

Overlapping Signals

Dual Band 802.11n

Configuring Channel/Frequency

Setting up an Infrastructure NetworkConfiguring the Client

Broadcasting

Extending the Network

Extending the Network

Point-to-Point

Point-to-Multipoint

Next…TEST IT!!!!