Description
This course is based on lightweight access points,
controllers, and the advanced feature set. 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. The new version of this class provides hands-on labs which
cover controller firmware release 4.2 as well as Cisco Wireless Control
System (WCS) software release 4.2. In addition, it offers hands-on
labs, a better experience for the engineer.
After a quick overview of the solution, you will
investigate components, features, and deployment of the system.
Reinforced with 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
will explore Cisco WCS and 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. You will conclude 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.
Laptops are provided to participate in the
hands-on labs. If you desire to use your own laptop, please bring a
laptop computer with an available 32-bit CardBus slot and an Ethernet
port as well as an internal wireless NIC, 802.11a/b/g. The laptop’s
operating systems must be either MS Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP. The
laptop should also have a 9-pin serial port or USB to serial adapter.
IN ADDITION, you will need administrator rights to the laptop to
install drivers for the wireless client used in class. Objectives
- Identify 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
Prerequisites
- Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals and Site Survey (AWFSS) or Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals (CWLF)
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for Cisco Customers, employees,
Channel Partners and resellers, interested in the Cisco Unified
Wireless Network solution, that have a strong data networking
background who will be responsible for the planning, deploying and
managing enterprise WLAN using lightweight access points, controllers
and the advanced feature set. |
