The Wireless Networking Program is an award recognizing proficiency in wireless networking including design, IEEE 802.11 protocols, wireless security, and performing a site survey.

For more information, see Earn a Proficiency Award.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• List the public and private IPv4 ranges and default subnet masks for Class A, Class B, and Class C addresses.
• Demonstrate proficiency in configuring a wireless LAN network configuration utility to create a profile and connect to a specific SSID and specific encryption type.
• Demonstrate the ability to create a layered wireless security defense including strong encryption, MAC filter, complex admin password, and a non-broadcast SSID.
• Demonstrate soft skills including working in a team, organizing collected data, and presenting the results of a team wireless site survey project.