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Wireless Network Engineer

Wireless networks are expanding faster than the industry’s ability to design them correctly. 5G rollouts are driving massive backhaul demand. Rural broadband programs backed by $42.5B in BEAD funding rely heavily on microwave and satellite. Enterprises are rapidly deploying WiFi 6/6E—but design mistakes continue to cause performance failures, rework, and cost overruns.

The problem is not equipment. It is engineering capability.

Many engineers understand wireless theory but have never designed a real network under real constraints. Employers need engineers who can design on day one—not learn for six months after hiring.

15 Weeks Project-driven Microwave · Satellite · WiFi GIS-assisted planning

This is not a certification program. It is a 15-week, project-driven engineering program focused on building real wireless networks. You will design ISP backhaul networks, enterprise WiFi systems, high-density venues, and hybrid satellite-microwave architectures using professional planning, simulation, and GIS tools.

First 3 live classes are free to evaluate. Withdraw after session 3 with no payment obligation.

What you graduate with

  • Real network designs you can show in interviews
  • Microwave link budgets and frequency plans (portfolio-ready)
  • WiFi site survey outputs and heatmap-style planning artifacts
  • GIS documentation and professional diagrams
  • Capstone report + presentation deliverables

Professional promise

You don’t graduate with a certificate. You graduate with work that proves you can engineer.

Clear, Measurable Outcomes

By Week 15, you will have designed the following portfolio-grade projects:

Microwave Backbone (ISP)

A 15-hop microwave backbone design for an ISP.

Enterprise WiFi (Event Camp)

An enterprise WiFi network design for an Event Camp.

High-Density Venue WiFi

A high-density WiFi design for a 1,000-person venue.

Capstone: Remote Property Solution

Satellite connectivity + microwave interlinks + WiFi distribution + security architecture + GIS documentation + professional presentation.

Target Job Roles

Industries Hiring

Program Structure (15 Weeks)

Weeks 1–5

Microwave & Satellite Networking

Master point-to-point wireless backhaul design.

Backhaul Engineering

Week 1: RF Fundamentals

  • • RF spectrum and propagation
  • • Free space path loss and Fresnel zones
  • • Antenna types and characteristics
  • • Regulatory requirements (FCC licensing)
  • Lab: Calculate link budgets for real scenarios

Week 2: Microwave Link Budget

  • • Transmit power, receiver sensitivity, fade margin
  • • Rain attenuation and atmospheric effects
  • • Availability calculations (99.9%, 99.99%)
  • • Link budget spreadsheet development
  • Lab: Design a 15 km microwave link end-to-end

Week 3: Path Analysis (Pathloss & Google Earth)

  • • Pathloss basics for link planning
  • • Google Earth Pro for terrain analysis
  • • Line-of-sight and clearance calculations
  • • Tower height optimization
  • Lab: Design a 5-hop microwave backbone network

Week 4: Frequency Planning & Interference

  • • Channel allocation and frequency reuse
  • • Co-channel and adjacent channel interference
  • • Spectrum coordination requirements
  • • Mitigation techniques
  • Lab: Frequency plan for a 10-site network

Week 5: Satellite Systems & Mobile Backhaul

  • • VSAT and Starlink technology
  • • GEO vs. LEO satellites
  • • Microwave for 4G/5G backhaul
  • • Hybrid network design
  • Lab: Satellite + microwave hybrid solution

Weeks 6–9

WiFi Network Design

Design enterprise-grade wireless LANs.

Enterprise WiFi

Week 6: WiFi Standards & RF Basics

  • • WiFi evolution (WiFi 5/6/6E/7)
  • • OFDMA, MU-MIMO, beamforming
  • • 2.4 GHz vs. 5 GHz vs. 6 GHz
  • • Coverage vs. capacity planning
  • Lab: Calculate WiFi coverage for office space

Week 7: Site Survey & Heatmapping

  • • Predictive vs. active site surveys
  • • Using Ekahau (basics)
  • • Signal strength requirements (-65 dBm target)
  • • Coverage hole identification
  • Lab: Site survey for a 3-floor building

Week 8: High-Density WiFi Design

  • • Stadium and venue WiFi challenges
  • • AP placement for high-density
  • • Capacity planning (30–50 clients per AP)
  • • Roaming and fast transition (802.11r/k/v)
  • Lab: WiFi for a 1,000-person venue

Week 9: WiFi Security & Management

  • • WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X authentication
  • • Guest WiFi and captive portals
  • • Cloud-managed vs. controller-based
  • • Troubleshooting wireless networks
  • Lab: Configure secure enterprise WiFi

Weeks 10–12

GIS for Wireless Networks

Use GIS tools for wireless network planning and documentation.

GIS Planning

Week 10: GIS Fundamentals

  • • GIS concepts and coordinate systems
  • • Google Earth Pro advanced features
  • • QGIS introduction
  • Lab: Create base maps for wireless projects

Week 11: Terrain Analysis & Propagation

  • • Digital elevation models (DEM)
  • • Line-of-sight analysis in GIS
  • • Fresnel zone clearance
  • • Coverage prediction
  • Lab: GIS-based microwave path study

Week 12: Wireless Coverage Mapping

  • • WiFi coverage maps
  • • Microwave link mapping
  • • Asset inventory and documentation
  • • Integration with planning tools
  • Lab: Complete GIS project for a wireless network

Weeks 13–14

Capstone Project

Design a complete wireless solution for a remote venue/campus.

Portfolio Capstone

Project Components

  • • Internet connectivity (Starlink/satellite)
  • • Inter-building backhaul (6× microwave links)
  • • WiFi distribution (all buildings)
  • • Network security and VLANs
  • • GIS documentation

Deliverables

  • • Network design document (30–50 pages)
  • • Link budgets and frequency plan
  • • WiFi site survey and planning outputs
  • • GIS maps (coverage, assets)
  • • Bill of materials with costs
  • • Professional presentation (20 min + Q&A)

Week 15

Career Readiness

Resume, LinkedIn, interviews, and negotiation.

Get Hired

Hiring Materials

  • • Resume/CV writing for RF/wireless roles
  • • LinkedIn profile optimization
  • • Job search strategies (portals, networking)

Interview & Negotiation

  • • Technical + behavioral interview preparation
  • • Mock interview with instructor feedback
  • • Salary negotiation basics

All Programs Include

These elements are standard across all ExploreN2P programs to ensure consistent learning quality and outcomes.

Weekly quizzes to assess understanding and reinforce fundamentals
Problem-solving sessions focused on troubleshooting real-world scenarios
Dedicated Q&A sessions to clarify doubts and reinforce concepts
Access to training materials including PDF notes and curated video library
Software and tool access using industry-standard and open-source platforms
Small class size with a maximum of 6 students per batch
Flexible delivery: in-person sessions in Plano, TX or live online
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