Wireless Design Specialist
(leading to BICSI Wireless Speciality Exam)

As the trend for working with wireless technology continues to increase, the requirement for an in-depth understanding of wireless systems becomes more vital to network infrastructure designers and the entire working environment.

Designed for those already holding the BICSI RCDD designation, this 8-day split theoretical based programme thoroughly examines the principles associated with wireless networking design and associated technology. Whilst Public Cellular Networks are covered, this course emphasises the design considerations and technologies in use in campus/building wireless networks. Successful completion provides the BICSI RCDD/Wireless Design Specialist designation.

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Duration
8 days (split into 3-days classroom study, 2-weeks self-study, 3-days classroom study, 2-weeks self-study, 1 day classroom revision, 1-day exam)

Who should attend?
Technical staff involved in data networking or LAN design who wish to gain the knowledge to enable them to widen their opportunities in the developing wireless technologies. For those wishing to gain the BICSI Wireless qualification

Prerequisites
Current BICSI RCDD designation and membership of BICSI plus 2 years of documentable wireless design experience is required for those wanting to achieve the BICSI qualification

Course objectives
Delegates will be able to design a network and specify and select the appropriate wireless technologies for a building or campus network

Qualifications
BICSI RCDD/Wireless Design Specialist
BTEC applied for, CableNet certificate

Related Training
BICSI RCDD
NTS Specialist/BICSI NTS Speciality Exam
Introduction to Bluetooth
Mobile Network Insights
Microwave Radio Principles
Introduction to Mobile Communication Networks

Course Content (100% Theory)

Introduction
     • Radio/wireless technologies, applications & services

International regulatory bodies
    • Explanation of standards & codes

Basic RF theory
     • Frequency, bandwidth, propagation, dBm
     • Explanation of the supporting mathematics

System components and network topologies
     • Point-point & point-multipoint)

Wireless LANs
     • Standards, data rates, power limits, channel structures, signalling types

Antenna types & coverage patterns

Design considerations & equipment selection

Use of RF absorbing building materials

Application of free space optics in campus networks

Infra-red & Bluetooth in Personal Area Networks

Terrestrial microwave links
     • Standards, data rates, distance, power limits, channel structures, signalling types, licensing

Link design considerations and equipment selection

Cellular radio network evolution
     • Overview of 2G, 3G, GPRS, EDGE, Tetra

Paging systems

RF design considerations & equipment selection

Antenna types & coverage patterns

Radio site engineering, site survey, design, earthing, practical considerations