Networking Fundamentals
Understand how computer networks carry data, from cabling and switches to IP addresses and the internet, and build, test and document a small office network with confidence.
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Plan, deploy, secure and maintain enterprise Wi-Fi, covering 802.11 standards, RF basics, site surveys, controller and cloud management, WPA3 and 802.1X security, and wireless troubleshooting.
The Wireless Networking & Administration course in Doha, Qatar prepares IT staff to run Wi-Fi networks that users can rely on. It starts with radio frequency fundamentals such as frequency bands, channels, signal strength, interference and antennas, then covers the IEEE 802.11 standards through Wi-Fi 6, 6E and Wi-Fi 7. Learners see how access points, wireless LAN controllers and cloud-managed platforms work together, and how roaming, band steering and capacity planning affect user experience.
Practical sessions include reading predictive and on-site survey heatmaps, configuring SSIDs, VLAN mapping and guest access, and securing networks with WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Enterprise and 802.1X authentication through a RADIUS server. Troubleshooting labs use spectrum and Wi-Fi analyzer tools to track down coverage gaps, co-channel interference and authentication failures. Content is vendor-neutral with examples from common enterprise platforms, and the course can run as an in-house program focused on an organization's buildings and wireless system.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain RF behavior, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands, channel planning and interference
Compare IEEE 802.11 standards from Wi-Fi 5 through Wi-Fi 7
Interpret site survey results to plan coverage, capacity and access point placement
Configure SSIDs, VLAN mapping and guest access on controller or cloud platforms
Secure wireless networks with WPA3, 802.1X and RADIUS authentication
Troubleshoot coverage, roaming and authentication issues with analyzer tools
This course is designed for IT professionals who install, manage or support wireless networks in offices, campuses or public venues.
Network administrators and engineers
Wireless and field installation technicians
IT support staff handling Wi-Fi complaints
Infrastructure teams in hotels, hospitals, schools and venues
Security staff responsible for wireless access policies
Frequency, wavelength, amplitude and signal strength
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands and channels
Antenna types, gain and coverage patterns
Interference, attenuation and signal-to-noise ratio
Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, 6E and Wi-Fi 7 features
Autonomous, controller-based and cloud-managed designs
Association, roaming and band steering
OFDMA, MU-MIMO and channel width choices
Coverage versus capacity planning
Predictive, passive and active site surveys
Access point placement and channel reuse
Designing for high-density areas and outdoor spaces
SSID configuration and VLAN mapping
Guest access, captive portals and client isolation
Firmware updates, monitoring dashboards and alerts
PoE requirements and switch integration
WPA2 versus WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Enterprise
802.1X, EAP methods and RADIUS servers
Rogue access point detection and wireless intrusion prevention
Segmenting IoT and guest devices
Spectrum analyzers and Wi-Fi scanning tools
Diagnosing coverage gaps and co-channel interference
Resolving roaming and authentication failures
Client-side issues and driver problems
Wi-Fi is now essential across Qatar's hotels, hospitals, universities, shopping centers, stadiums, offices and government buildings, where staff, guests and connected devices expect seamless coverage. Smart-city projects and the growth of IoT under Qatar National Vision 2030 place further demands on wireless capacity and security. Administrators who can design, secure and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks help organizations deliver a good user experience while protecting sensitive data in line with national cybersecurity guidance.
Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, examples and schedule.
It is a practical course in Doha on planning, deploying, securing and supporting enterprise Wi-Fi. Topics include RF fundamentals, 802.11 standards through Wi-Fi 7, site surveys, controller and cloud management, WPA3 and 802.1X security, and wireless troubleshooting.
It suits network administrators, wireless technicians, IT support staff and infrastructure teams in hotels, hospitals, schools, offices and public venues, as well as security staff who set policies for wireless access.
The concepts are vendor-neutral and apply to any enterprise wireless system. Labs show examples from commonly used controller-based and cloud-managed platforms. For in-house groups, exercises can focus on the wireless system your organization already operates.
Yes. It can be delivered at your premises or online and tailored to your sector, your buildings and wireless equipment, and your schedule. Contact Leaders Training Center to plan an in-house session for your team.
Tell us a little about yourself and an advisor will contact you about batch timings, fees and eligibility. No obligation.
Sat–Thu: 09:00–22:00Fri: 08:00–22:00
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