Waveforum 2009

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
10:00am - 10:50am
RF Essentials (WF101)
Basic information on the physical properties of how radio communications work and what things to consider when using any kind of wireless technology.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
11:00am - 11:50am
Choosing a Wireless Solution (WF102)
How to select the right type of wireless technology for your application (cellular, Wi‐Fi, 802.15.4, ZigBee, Bluetooth, proprietary RF, etc.).

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
1:30pm – 2:50pm
Creating Wireless Networks (WF103)
Interfacing, range testing and optimizing RF communications (hands-on course).

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
3:30pm – 4:50pm
Intro to Drop-in Networking (WF200)
What is Drop‐in Networking and how can it play a role in almost any networking application.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
10:00am – 10:50am
Drop-in Networking Applications (WF201)
See the many ways that Drop‐in Networking is making it possible to monitor, control and automate devices in remote locations.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
11:00am – 11:50am
XBee Platform Agility (WF210)
How to choose the right XBee for the application and what level of interchangeability is possible between XBee platforms.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
3:30pm – 4:50pm
Considerations when Deploying RF (WF211)
Discussion of site survey techniques, network layout, interference/range issues.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
1:30pm – 2:50pm
Setting Up a Mesh Network (WF212)
Get to know Coordinators, Routers, End Devices, synchronization and network configuration tools on devices running either ZigBee or DigiMesh networks.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
1:30pm – 2:50pm
ZigBee Mesh (WF300)
Learn about the characteristics of ZigBee mesh and how it can improve your wireless network.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
3:30pm – 4:50pm
DigiMesh (WF301)
Learn about proprietary DigiMesh and how to use some of its advanced features.

Thursday, August 13, 2009
10:00am – 10:50am
Wireless Security (WF310)
Definition of wireless security standards, requirements in enterprise environments and end-to-end Wi-Fi to ZigBee security implementation.

Thursday, August 13, 2009
11:00am – 11:50am
ZigBee, Public Profiles and the HomePlug Initiative (WF311)
Discussion on ZigBee products and certification process; networking interoperability versus application (public profile) interoperability; changes to the ZigBee Alliance and the future with HomePlug.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
10:00am – 10:50am
Protocol Selection (WF312)
When to use Cellular, ZigBee, 802.11, 802.15.4, DigiMesh, Proprietary, etc… Practical development with each.

Thursday, August 13, 2009
10:00am – 10:50am
RF Design Integration (WF313)
Challenges of original product design integrating RF/cellular, certification/homologation challenges and designing for manufacturability.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009: 1:30pm – 2:50pm
Thursday, August 13, 2009: 1:30pm – 2:50pm
Python Programming (WF400)
Introduction to Python coding and how to use it in conjunction with Drop‐in Networking gateways and XBee APIs.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
11:00am – 11:50am
Standards of the Future (WF401)
Looking ahead to new wireless standards such as WiMAX, UWB, HSPA, 802.11n, etc.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009: 3:30pm – 4:50pm
Thursday, August 13, 2009: 3:30pm – 4:50pm
Python Gateway Programming (WF410)
Using off-the-shelf sensors learn how to program a gateway to routinely pull sensor data into an application (including example libraries for Python). Show how you can then access this through an Ethernet-enabled interface.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
10:00am – 10:50am
Intro to the iDigi Platform (WF411)
Overview of how iDigi works and what it is designed for. Discussion of Digi products and services that support iDigi functionality.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
11:00am – 11:50am
Hands-on with the iDigi Dia (WF412)
Explore intelligence at the network’s edge (remote). Build a basic sensor collection application using the the iDigi Dia (device integration application).

Wednesday, August 12, 2009: 1:30pm – 2:50pm
Thursday, August 13, 2009: 1:30pm – 2:50pm
Hands on with the iDigi Platform (WF413)
Extend basic sensor application to interact with business applications via iDigi.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009: 3:30pm – 4:50pm
Thursday, August 13, 2009: 3:30pm – 4:50p
Collecting Distributed Sensor/Device Data (WF414)
Using the iDigi Dia (device integration application) learn how to write custom Drop-in Networking applications.

Thursday, August 13, 2009
11:00am – 11:50am
Optimizing Network Management (WF415)
Explain the value of network middleware and it can simplify the process of parsing, transporting and presenting device data to a parent application.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
1:30pm – 2:50pm
Rabbit Core Modules (WF500)
Add IP intelligence to the network using Rabbit core modules.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
3:30pm – 4:50pm
Device Intelligence in RF (WF510)
How to use a remote processor (Rabbit/ARM) to provide intelligence at the node in conjunction with a wireless network.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
10:00am – 10:50am
802.11 Selection and Evolution (WF610)
Examine the pros and cons of 802.11g and 802.11a, the specific value of 802.11a in enterprise environments and how to configure 802.11a/b/g devices in 802.11n networks.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009
11:00am – 11:50am
Wi-Fi “Zero Config” (WF611)
Overview of Wi-Fi device configuration technology/standards (Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Windows Connect Now, etc.) and how they can be applied in WLAN device deployments.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
10:00am – 10:50am
Using Cellular Routers (WF700)
Cellular WAN connectivity for remote locations.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009
11:00am – 11:50am
Digi Mobility Platforms (WF710)
New tools and technology for mobile asset monitoring and tracking.

Thursday, August 13, 2009
1:30pm – 2:50pm
Power System Design (WF810)
How to engineer power solutions (battery, solar, etc.) for wireless networks.