IUWNE - Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials v1.0

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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.

Prerequisites

CCNA certification

Follow-On Courses

Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks

This course is part of the following programs or tracks:

Design, install, and troubleshoot a Cisco WLAN.

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, and backing up the controller configuration and WCS database. You'll also address troubleshooting issues introduced by the instructor.

Since GigaWave provides the laptops necessary for lab participation in this course, you do not need to bring a laptop for lab purposes. Internet access for students depends upon the venue and isn't required for class.

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

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

Date	Location Details
Feb 15 - 19, 2010	New York, NY	Register
Feb 22 - 26, 2010	Orlando, FL	Register
Mar 15 - 19, 2010	Montreal, QC	Register
Mar 22 - 26, 2010	Sacramento, CA	Register
Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2010	San Antonio, TX	Register
Mar 29 - Apr 2, 2010	Herndon, VA	Register
Apr 5 - 9, 2010	Boston, MA	Register
Apr 19 - 23, 2010	San Antonio, TX	Register
May 24 - 28, 2010	San Antonio, TX	Register
Jun 21 - 25, 2010	Herndon, VA	Register