Teaching Wireless Network Fundamentals Using Low-Cost Wi-Fi Devices

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Author(s): Nurul I. Sarkar (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 19
Source title: Revolutionizing Education through Web-Based Instruction
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mahesh Raisinghani (Texas Woman's University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9932-8.ch015

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Web-Based Teaching & Learning

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Teaching wireless networking fundamentals is often difficult because many students appear to find the subject technical, and dry when presented in traditional lecture format. To overcome this problem, we provide an opportunity for experiential learning where students can learn wireless networking fundamentals by hands-on practical activities using low-cost Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) devices such as wireless cards and access points. Students can easily set up and configure networks using wireless cards and access points more effectively. By measuring network performance such as throughput and end-to-end delays, students are able to gain a deeper understanding of wireless networking. The effectiveness of Wi-Fi-based practical activities has been evaluated by students and the teaching team. This chapter reports on the overall effectiveness of teaching and learning of wireless network using radially available low-cost Wi-Fi cards and access points.

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