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Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals (CWLF) 1.0

Overview
Skills Taught
Audience
 Prerequisites
Outline
Duration:30 hours
Skill Level:Basic
Certifications:Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Design Specialist
Delivery Type:Expert Encore

Description
This course examines the fundamentals of Cisco’s wireless LAN technology. Topics will 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, management of both autonomous and lightweight wireless networks.

Skills Taught
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
  • Describe detailed modulation and spreading techniques and how it is used with various antennas
  • Describe detailed technical features, functions, and benefits of the WLAN product offerings available from Cisco
  • Define concepts and describe considerations for deploying wireless bridges
  • Configure a Cisco client card with Cisco utilities
  • Configure the core access point and bridge
  • Configure an advanced featured WLAN using a Cisco wireless LAN controller
  • Implement a WLAN management solution available from Cisco
  • Perform an initial configuration of a WLAN
  • Secure a WLAN using security methods and products available from Cisco
  • Describe the requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey
  • Describe the steps, concepts, and tools available while performing a site survey
Audience
This course is perfect for any technical engineer or technical sales representative that might be responsible for performing a site survey for a Wireless LAN solution implementation. It is also appropriate for any individual interested in pursuing the various Cisco Wireless LAN focused certifications.

Prerequisites
Students should be comfortable with the following technologies:
  • 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
Outline
Module 1: Cisco Aironet WLAN Overview
  • Describing Wireless LAN Radio Technologies
  • Defining Antenna Concepts
Module 2: Cisco Aironet WLAN Products
  • Describing Wireless LAN Access Points, Bridges Antennas and Accessories
  • Describing WLAN Client Adapters
  • Describing WLAN Network Management, Control, and Services
  • Introducing Access Point Enterprise-Class Features
Module 3: Wireless Bridges
  • Using Wireless Bridges and Alternatives
  • Choosing Roles in the Radio Network
  • Determining Bridge Path Information
Module 4: Aironet Desktop Utility
  • Describing Configuration Utilities
  • Installing and Configuring Aironet Desktop Utility
  • Client Configuration
  • Set Radio SSIDs, Channel, and Data Rates
  • Restore the Access Point to Default Data Rates
Module 5: Core Access Point and Bridge Basic Configuration
  • Describing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Core Products
  • Setting up Autonomous Access Point Hardware
  • Configuring the Access Point
  • Managing the Access Point
  • Setting up and Configuring the Bridge
  • Configure the Controller for Open Authentication
Module 6: Advanced Feature Set Product Administration
  • Introducing the Cisco WLAN Advanced Feature Set Products and Configuration
  • Defining Roaming Concepts
  • Configuring the Network
  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Setup through CLI
  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Setup through the Web Interface
  • Configuring the Controller through the Web Browser
  • Setting Up the Cisco Core Components
  • Configure WCS for Maps and Access Point Placement
Module 7: WLAN Management Solutions
  • Introducing CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
  • Introducing the Cisco Wireless Control System
  • Introducing the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance
  • Identifying Other WLAN Management Tools
Module 8: Cisco Wireless Mesh Network Installation
  • Introducing Wireless Mesh Networking
  • Introducing the Cisco Aironet 1500 Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point
  • Configure the Access Point and Client for WPA Pre-Shared Key
  • Configure the Access Point and Cisco Secure ACS for LEAP
  • Configure the Access Point for LEAP with WPA Encryption
Module 9: Security
  • Introducing 802.11 Security
  • Defining Vulnerabilities of WLAN Security
  • Introducing Cisco Wireless Security Suite
  • Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
  • Configuring Encryption and Authentication on Autonomous Access Points
  • Configuring Encryption and Authentication on Lightweight Access Points
Module 10: Site Survey Preparation and Techniques
  • Determining the Deployment Requirements for a Site Survey
  • Performing a Site Survey
Module 11: Manual Site Survey Tools and Utilities
  • Identifying Site Survey Tools
  • Using Site Survey Utilities
  • Using Air Magnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey
Included Labs
  • Client Configuration
  • Set Radio SSIDs, Channel, and Data Rates
  • Restore the Access Point to Default Data Rates
  • Configure the Controller for Open Authentication
  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Setup Through CLI
  • Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Setup Through the Web Interface
  • Configuring the Controller Through the Web Browser
  • Setting Up the Cisco Core Components
  • Configure WCS for Maps and Access Point Placement
  • Configure the Access Point and Client for WPA Pre-Shared Key
  • Configure the Access Point and Cisco Secure ACS for LEAP
  • Configure the Access Point for LEAP with WPA Encryption