Course 10241: Configuring Wireless Network Connections

Introduction This two-hour course provides an overview of the configuration of wireless network components on Windows 7. The course covers the following topics.

• Overview of Wireless Networks
• Configuring a Wireless Network

This course prepares you for the certification exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring.

Student Prerequisites

• Ability to install PC hardware, devices, and applications from media, configure BIOS, map network file shares, and work from the command prompt
• Knowledge of scripts, batch files, support logs, TCP/IP and networking, applications, security concepts, and principles of using printers
• Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory, including domain user accounts, domain versus local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership

Note to Windows XP Users: Labs in this course will support Windows XP SP3 and above versions. Users with Windows XP SP2 or lower version will need to upgrade to Windows XP SP3 to use these labs as Microsoft has discontinued its support for the older versions. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Describe the standards and technologies related to wireless network connections.
• Configure a wireless network connection.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Course Information Configuring Wireless Network Connections Module Overview Overview of Wireless Networks Overview of Wireless Networks What is a Wireless Network? Wireless Network Technologies Security Protocols for a Wireless Network Self Test Configuring a Wireless Network Configuring a Wireless Network Configuring Hardware for Connecting to a Wireless Network Wireless Network Settings Connecting to a Wireless Network Improving the Wireless Signal Strength Process for Troubleshooting a Wireless Network Connection Self Test Lab: Configuring Wireless Network Connections Lab: Configuring Wireless Network Connections Scenario Exercise Information Lab Review Module Summary Module Summary Tools Glossary Glossary System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• 1 GHz processor with at least 1 GB of system memory
• Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Macromedia Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio)
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended
  
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  • User will be prompted to either Install Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install) or Enable Microsoft Remote Desktop ActiveX control depending on the Virtualization technology used to deliver the lab.
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For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled