Cisco® Unified Wireless Networking

Introduction

The course is a five-day, instructor-led, technical course providing in-depth coverage of how to install and configure the functional components of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solutions product in several deployment models in an enterprise customer network. Learners become familiar with the inter-communication of key system components, interactions between components, software configuration, troubleshooting, monitoring, and debugging. Knowledge is reinforced by hands-on lab exercises.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Explain how the Cisco Unified Wireless Network components meet the challenges to successful deployment
Select and properly install the Cisco Unified Wireless Network hardware appropriate to site and use requirements
Configure Cisco Unified Wireless Network administrative settings to support specific site and use requirements
Configure security on devices and endpoints in a WLAN deployment to support site and customer requirements
Maintain and troubleshoot WLAN hardware, software, and operational functionality using bundled and add-on tools
Design and implement the appropriate WLAN solution for varying situations
Install and configure Cisco WCS in the Cisco Unified Wireless environment
Deploy and maintain the MSE

Target Audience

Employee
Customer
Channel Partners/Resellers

Prerequisites

To realize the full benefit from this course, students should have the following pre-requisite knowledge and skills:

CCNA or equivalent work experience
Familiarity with Windows and Windows Networking
Prior attendance of CWLF or IUWNE (recommended)

Course Outline

Module 1: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Introduction - Explain how the Cisco Unified Wireless Network components meet the challenges to successful deployment

Lesson 1: Understanding Enterprise WLAN Solutions
Lesson 2: Cisco CleanAir Technology

Module 2: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Hardware Installation - Select and properly install the Cisco Unified Wireless Network hardware appropriate to site and use requirements

Lesson 1: Understanding WLAN Controllers, Wireless Services, and Licensing
Lesson 2: Configuring Cisco WLCs Using the CLI
Lesson 3: Configuring Cisco WLCs Using the Web Interface
Lesson 4: Using the Controller Web Interface
Lesson 5: Understanding Access Points
Lesson 6: Understanding the Evolution of 802.11 Protocols
Lesson 7: Access Point Operational Modes
Lesson 8: Performance, Optimization, and Auto RF
Lesson 9: Configuring Cisco CleanAir

Module 3: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Administration - Configure Cisco Unified Wireless Network administrative settings to support specific site and use requirements

Lesson 1: Understanding Controller Ports, Interfaces, and Link Aggregation
Lesson 2: Associating an AP with a Controller
Lesson 3: Configuring Mobility Groups for Roaming
Lesson 4: Managing VLANs and WLANs
Lesson 5: Configuring Quality of Service in Wireless Networking
Lesson 6: Understanding General Cisco Unified Wireless Network Administration

Module 4: WLAN Security - Configure security on devices and endpoints in a WLAN deployment to support site and customer requirements

Lesson 1: Configuring WLAN Security for a Specific Deployment
Lesson 2: Identifying Client and AP Security
Lesson 3: Configuring WLAN Security Policies

Module 5: Maintaining and Troubleshooting WLAN Systems - Maintain and troubleshoot WLAN hardware, software, and operational functionality using bundled and add-on tools

Lesson 1: Managing Device Code and Configuration
Lesson 2: Troubleshooting WLANs
Lesson 3: Gathering Data and Monitoring Data Traffic
Lesson 4: Understanding Cisco Spectrum Expert

Module 6: WLAN Deployment Design Scenarios - Design and implement the appropriate WLAN solution for varying situations