Workshop on Wireless Network and Security Management

WP2 Project - 2nd Call | October 5-8, 2018 | PSTU, Bangladesh
European Union
TEIN Cooperation Center
Asia Connect

Enhancing Technical Capacity for NRENs

The Workshop on Wireless Network and Security Management brought together 38 participants from across South and Southeast Asia to advance wireless networking capabilities and strengthen regional collaboration among National Research and Education Networks.

38
Participants Trained
5
Countries Involved
4
Days of Training
6
Partner Organizations

Project Overview

Objective

To provide technical training on wireless networking and security management to engineers and academic IT staff to enhance campus wireless infrastructure and ensure secure, stable connectivity across National Research and Education Networks in the region.

Focus Areas

  • Wireless network deployment and planning
  • Network troubleshooting techniques
  • Security management best practices
  • Performance monitoring and optimization
  • Issue resolution methodologies
  • Regional collaboration frameworks

Participating Countries & Partners

Active Participants

Bangladesh
Bhutan
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Vietnam

Partner Organizations

  • Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU)
  • Bangladesh Research and Education Network (BdREN)
  • Nepal Research and Education Network (NREN)
  • Chhukha District Administration (Bhutan)
  • University of the Visual & Performing Arts (Sri Lanka)
  • National Agency for Science and Technology Information (Vietnam)

Activities Conducted

Training Components

  • 4-day hands-on workshop with theory and lab sessions
  • Wireless network installation and configuration
  • Network monitoring and security services
  • Practical troubleshooting exercises
  • Peer-to-peer learning sessions

Additional Activities

  • Opening and closing ceremonies
  • Cultural night and networking events
  • Site visits to local facilities
  • Social dinner for relationship building
  • Formation of online collaboration groups
  • Creation of promotional materials and documentation

Key Outcomes & Impact

Immediate Results

  • 38 participants successfully trained (35 men, 3 women)
  • Strong knowledge gain reported by participants
  • Enhanced technical capabilities across institutions
  • Established feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement

Long-term Impact

  • Network improvements implemented at home institutions
  • Strengthened institutional collaboration networks
  • Replication of learning within participant organizations
  • Enhanced regional digital infrastructure capacity
  • Improved campus wireless connectivity and security

Challenges & Future Directions

Challenges Identified

  • Visa and travel complications limited full participation
  • Scheduling conflicts reduced country representation
  • Nomination processes created participation barriers
  • Evolving security threats require continuous updates
  • Geopolitical and environmental factors affecting planning

Future Directions

  • Annual workshops on evolving wireless technologies
  • Strengthened remote support platforms for NRENs
  • Follow-up site visits for hands-on deployment mentoring
  • Creation of permanent learning modules
  • Development of open-access technical repositories
  • Enhanced remote support channels
  • Strategic alignment with SDG implementation frameworks

Sustainable Development Goals

This project directly contributes to global development objectives through ICT advancement and international cooperation.

9

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Building resilient infrastructure and promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization through wireless network development.

17

Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development through regional NREN collaboration and knowledge sharing.