Course Modules

Module 1: Evolution of Wireless Broadband Technologies

• Evolution from Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7
• IEEE 802.11 standards overview
• Broadband wireless ecosystem
• Key performance improvements in modern Wi-Fi
• Use cases across ISP and enterprise environments
• Case Study & Practical Application: Analysis of wireless network evolution in an ISP environment and identification of upgrade opportunities to Wi-Fi 6/6E/7.

Module 2: Wi-Fi 6 Architecture and Deployment

• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) fundamentals
• OFDMA and MU-MIMO technologies
• Network efficiency improvements
• Deployment planning and design principles
• Indoor and outdoor coverage strategies
• Case Study & Practical Application: Designing a Wi-Fi 6 deployment plan for a high-density residential or enterprise environment.

Module 3: Wi-Fi 6E Spectrum Utilization

• Introduction to the 6 GHz spectrum
• Regulatory considerations for 6E
• Reduced interference advantages
• Channel planning and optimization
• Enterprise and ISP applications
• Case Study & Practical Application: Evaluating spectrum usage and designing an optimized Wi-Fi 6E network for high-capacity environments.

Module 4: Introduction to Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

• Key features of Wi-Fi 7
• Extremely High Throughput (EHT) concepts
• Multi-link operation (MLO)
• Latency improvements
• Future ISP use cases
• Case Study & Practical Application: Assessing readiness for Wi-Fi 7 adoption and proposing upgrade strategies for ISP infrastructure.

Module 5: Multi-Gigabit Broadband Access Technologies

• Multi-gigabit fiber access (XGS-PON and beyond)
• High-speed cable broadband integration
• Ethernet backhaul considerations
• End-to-end bandwidth provisioning
• Service tier design
• Case Study & Practical Application: Designing a multi-gigabit broadband service offering for residential and enterprise customers.

Module 6: Wireless Network Planning and Design

• Site surveys and RF planning
• Coverage vs capacity trade-offs
• Access point placement strategies
• Interference mitigation techniques
• Tools for wireless design
• Case Study & Practical Application: Conducting a wireless site design for a high-density urban deployment scenario.

Module 7: Performance Optimization and Troubleshooting

• Wireless performance metrics
• Latency, throughput, and jitter optimization
• Congestion management techniques
• Fault detection and diagnosis
• Optimization tools and methods
• Case Study & Practical Application: Diagnosing and resolving performance issues in a congested Wi-Fi network.

Module 8: Backhaul and Transport for High-Speed Networks

• Fiber and microwave backhaul integration
• Multi-gigabit transport requirements
• Latency optimization strategies
• Redundancy and resilience planning
• Network scaling considerations
• Case Study & Practical Application: Designing a resilient backhaul architecture for a multi-site ISP wireless deployment.

Module 9: Customer Experience and Service Assurance

• Quality of Experience (QoE) in wireless networks
• SLA monitoring and enforcement
• Customer analytics and usage patterns
• Proactive service assurance strategies
• Troubleshooting customer complaints
• Case Study & Practical Application: Developing a service assurance framework to improve customer satisfaction in a wireless ISP network.

Module 10: End-to-End Wi-Fi and Broadband Deployment Project

• Integrated network design
• Technology selection and justification
• Costing and deployment planning
• Risk analysis and mitigation
• Project presentation and evaluation
• Case Study & Practical Application: Developing a complete Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 and multi-gigabit broadband deployment plan for a real-world ISP scenario.