Computer Data, Inc.

In this course based on lightweight access points, controllers, and the advanced feature set, you will learn to design, install, configure, and maintain a wireless network both as an add-on to an existing wireless LAN and as a new Cisco Unified Wireless Network solution. Our version of this class provides hands-on labs covering controller firmware release 4.2 as well as Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) software release 4.2.

After a quick overview of the solution, you'll investigate components, features, and deployment of the system. Reinforce what you learn with hands-on configuration labs covering such lessons as CLI and controller web configuration tools. You will configure the Cisco Unified Wireless Network solution for open and web authentication, 802.1X/EAP authentication, and 802.11i/WPA/WPA2 encryption for the client, access point, and the WLAN controller. You'll also explore the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), and you'll reinforce what you learn about this comprehensive tool in hands-on configuration labs covering topics such as managing the WLAN controller using WCS, using WCS templates, creating admin accounts, configuring the WLAN controller, importing and working with maps, and using WCS to perform administrative functions on the deployed wireless network. Finish up by learning to maintain a WLAN using the Cisco Unified Wireless Network solution. You'll explore unique product features and standard maintenance procedures as well as detailed troubleshooting methodologies and debugging tools.

Prerequisites

• CWLF - Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals v2.0

What You'll Learn

• Key enterprise WLAN implementation challenges
• Select and properly install the Cisco Unified Wireless Network hardware appropriate to site and use requirements
• Use the Cisco Unified Wireless Network interface to administer WLANs, VLANs, 802.11/802.1X/WPA/WPA2 security policies, and QoS appropriately to optimize performance on and protect the network
• Configure and implement the key Unified Wireless security features to mitigate WLAN threats
• Administer, update, back up, restore, and use the Cisco WCS as required to monitor Cisco Unified Wireless Network equipment performance
• Configure and use the Cisco WCS location tracking features and the Cisco Location Server as appropriate to locate users within a Cisco Unified Wireless Network environment

Who Needs to Attend

• This course is designed for Cisco customers, employees, Channel Partners, and resellers who are interested in the Cisco Unified Wireless Network solution, have a strong data networking background, and will be responsible for planning, deploying, and managing the enterprise WLAN using lightweight access points and controllers.

Course Outline

1. Cisco Unified Wireless Network Introduction

• Enterprise WLAN Solutions

2. Cisco Unified Wireless Network Hardware Installation

• Terminology and Controller Hardware
• Access Points
• Terminology and Lightweight Access Point Protocol
• Controller Setup-CLI
• Web-Based Controller Setup
• Controller Web
• Link Aggregation
• Access Point Operational Modes
• 802.11 Protocols, Performance, Optimization, and Auto RF

3. Cisco Unified Wireless Network Administration

• Ports and Interfaces
• VLAN Administration
• AP Association - Finding a Controller
• Roaming
• WLAN Administration
• 802.11 Weak Security Policy
• Quality of Service
• General Network Communications

4. WLAN Security

• Security Configuration
• Security Policy Administration

5. WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• WLAN Troubleshooting
• Gathering VLAN Traffic and Data
• WLAN Policies and Management
• Device Code and Configuration Management

6. Cisco Wireless Control System

• Cisco Wireless Control System Overview
• Cisco WCS Installation
• Cisco WCS Administration
• Cisco WCS Configuration Tab
• Cisco WCS Monitor Tab
• Cisco WCS Reports
• Cisco WCS Maps and Planning
• Cisco WCS Guest Access Features
• Cisco WCS Navigator for Enterprise Management
• Cisco WCS Troubleshooting Tools

7. Cisco Location Tracking

• Cisco WCS Location Tracking
• Cisco Location Server

Classroom Dates and Locations

Date	Location Details
Jul 28 - 31, 2009	San Antonio, TX	Register
Aug 4 - 7, 2009	Boston, MA	Register
Aug 18 - 21, 2009	Chicago (Downtown), IL	Register
Aug 18 - 21, 2009	Chicago (Downtown), IL	Register
Aug 18 - 21, 2009	Seattle, WA	Register
Aug 25 - 28, 2009	Orlando, FL	Register
Sep 1 - 4, 2009	Irvine, CA	Register
Sep 15 - 18, 2009	Detroit, MI	Register
Sep 22 - 25, 2009	Toronto, ON	Register
Sep 22 - 25, 2009	Minneapolis, MN	Register
Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2009	Charlotte, NC	Register
Oct 6 - 9, 2009	San Jose, CA	Register
Oct 6 - 9, 2009	Atlanta, GA	Register
Oct 13 - 16, 2009	Baltimore, MD	Register
Oct 20 - 23, 2009	Herndon, VA	Register
Oct 27 - 30, 2009	Cleveland, OH	Register
Nov 10 - 13, 2009	Boston, MA	Register
Nov 17 - 20, 2009	Detroit, MI	Register
Nov 17 - 20, 2009	Miami, FL	Register
Dec 1 - 4, 2009	San Antonio, TX	Register
Dec 1 - 4, 2009	Charlotte, NC	Register
Dec 1 - 4, 2009	New York, NY	Register
Dec 15 - 18, 2009	Denver, CO	Register
Dec 15 - 18, 2009	Reno, NV	Register

 

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