Learn to design, install, configure, monitor and perform basic troubleshooting of a Cisco WLAN in small and medium-sized business and enterprise installations. This course is designed to help you prepare for the CCNA Wireless certification, an associate-level certification in the wireless field.
Reinforce what you learn with instructor-assisted, hands-on labs that include:
- creating an ad-hoc connection and analyzing the communication
- configuring a controller and access point (AP)
- converting an autonomous AP to controller-based mode
- installing and configuring a mobility express wireless controller and AP
- configuring EAP-FAST authentication with WPA
- configuring the controller and the AP from the WCS interface
- working with the map editor tool
- backing up the controller configuration and WCS database
- You'll also address troubleshooting issues introduced by the instructor.
Prerequisites
What You'll Learn
- Fundamentals of wireless technologies
- The Cisco Unified Wireless Network architecture
- Basic installation of a Wireless LAN Controller
- Install and configure wireless client software
- Implement a basic wireless security
- Perform basic WCS administration
- Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks in a wireless environment
Who Needs to Attend
- Network engineers, network administrators, network managers, system engineers, WLAN designers, planners, implementers, optimizers, project managers, program managers, and any individual wishing to attain the CCNP-Wireless level.
Course Outline
1. Wireless Fundamentals
- Wireless Networks and Topologies
- Wireless LANs RF Principles
- Radio Frequency Mathematics
- Antennae
- Spread Spectrum Technologies Basics
- Wireless Regulatory Bodies, Standards and Certifications
- Examining Wireless Media Access
- Other Wireless Technologies and Their Impact
- Wireless Frame Journey: End-to-End
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture Basics
2. Basic Cisco WLAN Installation
- Configure a Controller
- Discovering and Associating to a Controller
- Different AP Modes
- Roaming
- Managing the Network from the Controller
- Configuring and Migrating Stand-Alone Access Points
- Cisco Mobility Express Wireless Architecture
3. Wireless Clients
- Using Default OS Configuration Tool
- Cisco Aironet WLAN Client Adapter
- Cisco Secure Services Client
- Cisco Client Extension Program
4. WLAN Security
- Wireless Security Framework and Components
- Establishing Basic IEEE 802.11 Security
- Centralizing the WLAN Authentication
- EAP Authentications
- Managing Authentication and Encryption with WPA and WPA2
- Configuring Security on Controllers and Clients
5. WCS Administration
- WCS and Navigator
- Installing WCS
- Administering WCS
- Working with Controllers from WCS
- Working with Maps
- Monitoring the Network with WCS
6. WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Maintaining the System
- Design and Site Survey Considerations
- Using Troubleshooting Tools
Labs
Lab 1-1: Familiarize with Antennae and Ranges
Lab 1-2: EIRP Calculation and Antenna Choice
Lab 1-3: Create an Ad Hoc (IBSS) Network and Analyze the Communication
Lab 2-1: Configure a Controller
Lab 2-2: Configure and Convert an Autonomous AP to Controller-Based Mode
Lab 2-3: Install and Configure a Mobility Express Wireless Controller and AP
Lab 3-1: Install and Use the ADU
Lab 3-2: Experiment Connection and Roaming
Lab 4-1: 802.1Q and Web Authentication
Lab 4-2: Configure EAP-FAST Authentication with WPA
Lab 5-1: Configure Controllers and APs from the WCS Interface
Lab 5-2: Working with Maps
Lab 5-3: Monitor the Network and Locate Devices
Lab 6-1: Back Up the Controller Configuration and WCS Database
Lab 6-2: Troubleshooting
Lab 6-3: Troubleshooting with Wireshark and Converting an Access Point to Autonomous Mode (Optional)
Course Outline
1. Wireless Fundamentals
- Wireless Networks and Topologies
- Wireless LANs RF Principles
- Radio Frequency Mathematics
- Antennae
- Spread Spectrum Technologies Basics
- Wireless Regulatory Bodies, Standards and Certifications
- Examining Wireless Media Access
- Other Wireless Technologies and Their Impact
- Wireless Frame Journey: End-to-End
- Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture Basics
2. Basic Cisco WLAN Installation
- Configure a Controller
- Discovering and Associating to a Controller
- Different AP Modes
- Roaming
- Managing the Network from the Controller
- Configuring and Migrating Stand-Alone Access Points
- Cisco Mobility Express Wireless Architecture
3. Wireless Clients
- Using Default OS Configuration Tool
- Cisco Aironet WLAN Client Adapter
- Cisco Secure Services Client
- Cisco Client Extension Program
4. WLAN Security
- Wireless Security Framework and Components
- Establishing Basic IEEE 802.11 Security
- Centralizing the WLAN Authentication
- EAP Authentications
- Managing Authentication and Encryption with WPA and WPA2
- Configuring Security on Controllers and Clients
5. WCS Administration
- WCS and Navigator
- Installing WCS
- Administering WCS
- Working with Controllers from WCS
- Working with Maps
- Monitoring the Network with WCS
6. WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Maintaining the System
- Design and Site Survey Considerations
- Using Troubleshooting Tools
Labs
Lab 1-1: Familiarize with Antennae and Ranges
Lab 1-2: EIRP Calculation and Antenna Choice
Lab 1-3: Create an Ad Hoc (IBSS) Network and Analyze the Communication
Lab 2-1: Configure a Controller
Lab 2-2: Configure and Convert an Autonomous AP to Controller-Based Mode
Lab 2-3: Install and Configure a Mobility Express Wireless Controller and AP
Lab 3-1: Install and Use the ADU
Lab 3-2: Experiment Connection and Roaming
Lab 4-1: 802.1Q and Web Authentication
Lab 4-2: Configure EAP-FAST Authentication with WPA
Lab 5-1: Configure Controllers and APs from the WCS Interface
Lab 5-2: Working with Maps
Lab 5-3: Monitor the Network and Locate Devices
Lab 6-1: Back Up the Controller Configuration and WCS Database
Lab 6-2: Troubleshooting
Lab 6-3: Troubleshooting with Wireshark and Converting an Access Point to Autonomous Mode (Optional)
Classroom Dates and Locations
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| Aug 10 - 14, 2009 |
Denver, CO |
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| Aug 17 - 21, 2009 |
Minneapolis, MN |
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| Aug 24 - 28, 2009 |
Herndon, VA |
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| Aug 24 - 28, 2009 |
Herndon, VA |
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| Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2009 |
Charlotte, NC |
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| Sep 14 - 18, 2009 |
Richardson, TX |
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| Sep 21 - 25, 2009 |
Reno, NV |
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| Sep 21 - 25, 2009 |
San Antonio, TX |
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| Sep 28 - Oct 2, 2009 |
New York, NY |
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| Oct 5 - 9, 2009 |
Orlando, FL |
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| Oct 12 - 16, 2009 |
Miami, FL |
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| Oct 26 - 30, 2009 |
Los Angeles, CA |
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Atlanta, GA |
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| Nov 2 - 6, 2009 |
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| Nov 9 - 13, 2009 |
Toronto, ON |
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| Nov 16 - 20, 2009 |
Baltimore, MD |
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| Dec 14 - 18, 2009 |
Montvale, NJ |
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