Course Ref: 76829

Course: CWLF Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals

Course Summary

This four-day course examines the fundamentals of Cisco's wireless LAN technology. Topics include the concepts of autonomous and lightweight access points and controllers, network management solutions and security. After completing this course, learners will be able to discuss configuration, and management of both autonomous and lightweight wireless networks.

 

Pre-Requisites

Delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites:

  • Basic Computer Literacy
  • Knowledge of fundamental networking components and terminology
  • Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model
  • Knowledge of basic LAN components and functions

Course Outline

Cisco Aironet WLAN Overview

  • Describing Wireless LAN (WLAN) Radio Technologies
  • Defining Antenna Concepts

Cisco Aironet WLAN Products

  • Describing Wireless LAN Access Points. Bridges, Antennas and Accessories.
  • Describing WLAN Clients
  • Describing WLAN Network Management, Control, and Services
  • Introducing Access Point Enterprise-Class Features

Wireless Bridges

  • Using Wireless Bridges and Alternatives
  • Choosing Roles in Radio Network
  • Determining Bridge Path Information

Aironet DesktopUtility

  • Describing Configuration Utilities
  • Installing and Configuring Aironet Desktop Utility

Core Access Point and Bridge Basic Configuration

  • Describing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Distributed Solution
  • Setting up Autonomous Access Point Hardware
  • Configuring the Access Point
  • Managing the Access PointSetting up and Configuring the Bridge

Advanced Feature Set Product Administration

  • Introducing the Cisco WLAN Advanced Feature Set Products and Configuration
  • Defining Roaming Concepts
  • Configuring the Network

WLAN Management Solutions

  • Introducing CiscoWorks WLAN Solution Engine
  • Introducing the Cisco Wireless Control System
  • Introducing the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance
  • Identifying Other WLAN Management Tools

Cisco Wireless Mesh Network Installation

  • Introducing Wireless Mesh Networking
  • Introducing the Cisco Aironet 1510 Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point

Security

  • Introducing 802.11 Security
  • Defining Vulnerabilities of WLAN Security
  • Introducing the Cisco Wireless Security Suite
  • Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
  • Configuring WLAN Core Feature Set Products for Encryption and Authentication
  • Configuring a Centralized WLAN for Encryption and Authentication

Site Survey Preparation and Techniques

  • Determining the Deployment Requirements for a Site Survey
  • Performing a Site Survey

Site Survey Preparation and Techniques

  • Determining the Deployment Requirements for a Site Survey
  • Performing a Site Survey

Manual Site Survey Tools and Utilities

  • Identifying Site Survey Tools
  • Using Site Survey Utilities
  • Using AirMagnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey

Where & When

LocationLeeds
Start Date7 Jun 10
Price (ex. VAT)£1195.00
Venue Info Leeds-Wakefield - Wakefield 41 Business Park
ResidentialNo
AvailabilityCall Us
Duration4 days
Delivered AsVenue and on-site
Exam IncludedNo
Course Ref76829