Extending and Optimizing a Wi-Fi Network

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Jess Stratton

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[1] Introduction

[1] Frustration-free Wi-Fi From problem to solution.mp4

00:49

[2] Who is this course for.mp4

02:34

[3] Identifying the problems with your existing Wi-Fi.mp4

02:00

[2] 1. Evaluating Connections to Your Network

[1] Taking inventory with a network map.mp4

02:34

[2] Understanding how devices connect.mp4

02:19

[3] Setting devices to 2 Ghz and 5 Ghz Wi-Fi.mp4

03:12

[4] Identifying weak links in your Wi-Fi network.mp4

03:15

[3] 2. Conducting an Active Site Survey

[1] Using site survey software.mp4

02:05

[2] Evaluating signal strength with a heat map.mp4

04:18

[3] Using Wi-Fi Analyzer with an Android device.mp4

02:37

[4] Using the Airport utility on an iPhone.mp4

01:45

[5] Analyzing the results of the site survey.mp4

02:18

[4] 3. Optimizing Router Connections

[1] Choosing router placement and antenna direction.mp4

02:31

[2] Identifying interference with inSSIDer.mp4

02:57

[3] Moving Wi-Fi devices to Ethernet.mp4

01:23

[5] 4. Extending the Signal

[1] Deciding on a repeater or access point.mp4

02:48

[2] Discussing mesh networks.mp4

02:26

[3] Discussing MoCA and powerline adapters.mp4

02:14

[6] Conclusion

[1] Defining a successful Wi-Fi network.mp4

01:50

Description

Are you a homeowner or a small business owner with a wireless network problem to solve? In this course, instructor Jess Stratton walks you through identifying and solving a variety of problems. Jess shows you how to take inventory with a network map, so that you know every computer and device connected to your network. She explains how different devices connect and how to set devices to the correct Wi-Fi channel frequencies. Jess describes how one old Wi-Fi device can slow down your network and presents some options for dealing with them. She steps through how to conduct an active site survey and optimize your router connections, including how to identify dead spots in your home or office. After going over some options for extending your network’s signal, Jess concludes with a discussion of how you can identify if your network problems have been solved.

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Jess Stratton

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I am an instructor with LinkedIn Learning - With over 300 hours of instructional content on Lynda.com, my courses are specialized for businesses, home office, social media, and personal use focusing on Google Apps, Microsoft Office, home tech, and productivity/mobile apps. My writings have been in computer textbooks, and I have several published articles in industry magazines and major websites including Lifehacker.org. I'm a frequent speaker at large industry conferences about productivity, web, and Lotus Notes/Domino. I used to own and operate a successful brick-and-mortar boutique style computer learning facility in downtown shopping district. I LOVE my job. I get to help people be the very best at their own jobs.

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LinkedIn Learning is an American online learning provider. It provides video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. It is a subsidiary of LinkedIn. All the courses on LinkedIn fall into four categories: Business, Creative, Technology and Certifications. It was founded in 1995 by Lynda Weinman as Lynda.com before being acquired by LinkedIn in 2015. Microsoft acquired LinkedIn in December 2016.