Professional Certification
Level I Foundational
The Wireless Adjuster Course (Level I)
A comprehensive 2-day hands-on Wi-Fi fundamentals course incorporating real-world APs, spectrum analysis, and enterprise WLAN scanners to validate, assess, and troubleshoot WLANs effectively.
Course Overview & Curriculum
Are you looking for a Wi-Fi fundamentals course that incorporates hands-on use of mid-market APs and WLAN scanners to validate fundamental concepts? Look no further.
The Wireless Adjuster Course (Level I) allows newcomers and field technicians in the Wi-Fi market to not only learn the fundamentals of configuring a WLAN, but also how to assess and remediate best practices, and troubleshoot SMB-class WLANs efficiently and effectively.
Remarkably, this operational competency is accomplished in only two days through structured curriculum, real diagnostic hardware, and experienced instruction.
Fundamentals & WLAN Scanning
Focus on the most common WLAN best practices, RF channel planning, and in-depth hands-on utilization of WLAN scanning tools.
System Configuration & Troubleshooting
Focus on AP setup, client connectivity troubleshooting, RF interference identification, and structured remediation workflows.
Software & Diagnostic Tools Used
Students work hands-on with industry-standard software suites and specialized diagnostic accessories:
This course also covers alternative and minority use cases for WLAN scanners, including low-cost Wireless Intrusion Detection (WIDS), performance monitoring, and change-management auditing across distributed venue networks.
Items to Bring & Prerequisites
Required Equipment for In-Class Labs:
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Laptop: MacBook running a recent macOS version OR Windows-based laptop running Windows 10/11 (with administrative privileges to install diagnostic software).
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USB 3.0 Hub: For connecting external testing adapters and spectrum analyzers simultaneously.
Recommended Prerequisite Knowledge: Students should have a basic understanding of computer networking (OSI model, MAC/IP addressing, subnetting, DHCP, DNS) and experience connecting endpoints to wireless LANs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this course help carrier/ISP field technicians with assessment and troubleshooting?
The Wireless Adjuster Course (Level I) is a perfect fit for field technicians who need to quickly and inexpensively assess, troubleshoot, and remediate WLAN problems across diverse customer venues. It covers performance, security, and connectivity domains, focusing on using low-cost scanner tools to their fullest potential—substantially reducing unnecessary truck rolls.
What software and hardware tools will be used during the Level I course?
Windows and macOS based WLAN scanning software (such as WinFi Lite, inSSIDer, and WiFi Explorer Pro) are used extensively. Hardware includes the WLAN Pi (USB adapter for packet capture and throughput testing) and the MetaGeek DBx (spectrum analyzer for RF interference analysis).
What are the recommended prerequisites prior to taking this course?
Students should be familiar with basic networking concepts such as the OSI model, MAC and IP addressing, and general experience connecting devices to wired and wireless LANs.