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In episode 7 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we begin module 3 of the series, taking a look at wireless Access Points (APs) [Slides: Module 3: 1 – 18].
In this episode we look at:

• What is an Access Point?
• What does an AP look like?
• The basic function of an AP in a WLAN
• Basic antenna types

A copy of the slides that accompany module three can be found here

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In episode 6 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we conclude module 2 of the series, taking a look at the basics of RF theory [Slides: Module 2: 22 – 28] .
In this episode we look at:

• The “light bulb” moment – comparing light & RF behaviour
• Free Space Path Loss (FSPL)
• 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
• Bands and channels
• Un-licensed frequency bands
• WLAN Client band support

A copy of the slides that accompany module two can be found here

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In episode 5 of the Wi-Fi For Beginners podcast, we continue module 2 of the series, taking a look at the basics of RF theory [Slides: Module 2: 14 – 21] .
In this episode we look at:

• The basic unit of frequency measurement: Hertz (Hz)
• The RF Spectrum
• RF Spectrum bands (HF, VHF, UHF, SHF etc.)
• Concepts: Coverage areas, Propagation & Modulation

A copy of the slides that accompany module two can be found here

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