Wireless implementations are expanding networking capabilities in and around college and university facilities. In fact, wireless is everywhere--cell phones, PDAs, laptops, and tablet PCs are changing the way we work and communicate. This workshop will provide an in depth look at planning requirements for wireless network implementations to accommodate ever-expanding options for communication. Attendees will gain an understanding of the wireless spectrum and current IEEE standards, components in wireless implementations, coverage limits, physical barriers, radio frequency conflicts, basic wireless electronics, site surveys, cost implications, and policy and security issues. Workshop attendees should develop an understanding of the basics needed to plan and implement wireless networks in capital building projects. They will learn where wireless does and doesn't work and when wireless is a good substitute for wired connections. Attendees will receive a workbook detailing the workshop topics covered. Mary Doyle serves as vice president for information technology at Washington State University, and has been an active SCUP member for nearly 20 years. Dave Ostrom is assistant director for communications at Washington State University with over 30 years experience in information technology.