Detailed Outlines
Course Outlines
Module 1: Describe WLAN Fundamentals
- Introducing Wireless Networks and Topologies
- Introducing Wireless LANs RF Principles
- Understanding Radio Frequency Mathematics
- Examining Antennae
- Describing Spread Spectrum Technologies
- Introducing Wireless Regulatory Bodies, Standards and Certifications
- Examining Wireless Media Access
- Understanding non 802.11 Wireless Technologies and Their Impact on WLANs
- The Journey of a Wireless Frame
- Design and Site Survey Considerations
Module 2: Install a Basic Cisco Wireless LAN
- Understanding Cisco Unified Wireless Network Architecture Basics
- Configuring a Controller
- Discovering and Associating with a Controller
- Examining the AP Operational Modes
- Roaming
- Managing the Network from the Controller
- Configuring and Migrating Standalone Access Points
Module 3 Install Wireless Clients
- Using Default Configuration Tools
- Describing the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
- Understanding the Cisco Client Extension program
Module 4: Implement Basic WLAN Security
- Overview of WLAN security
- Establishing IEEE 802.11 Security
- Centralizing WLAN Authentication
- Describing EAP authentications
- Managing Authentication and Encryption with WPA and WPA2
- Configuring Wireless Security on Controllers and Clients
Module 5 Operate Basic WCS
- Introducing Cisco WCS and Cisco WCS Navigator
- Navigate Cisco WCS Interface
- Working with Controllers from Cisco WCS
- WCS: Working with Pre-configured Maps
- WCS: Monitoring the Network with Cisco WCS
- WCS: Working with CleanAir in Cisco WCS
Module 6 Conduct Basic WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Maintaining the System
- Troubleshooting
Objectives and Pre-requisites
Course Objectives
The Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials is a 5 day ILT course, designed to help you prepare for the CCNA Wireless Certification, an associate-level certification specializing in the wireless field. The IUWNE course is a prerequisite to the CCNP Wireless (Cisco Certified Wireless Professional) curriculum. The CCNP Wireless curriculum will prepare you for the use, positioning, planning, implementation and operation of Cisco WLAN networks.
The goal of the IUWNE v2.0 is to provide you with information and practice activities to prepare you to help design, install, configure, monitor and conduct basic troubleshooting tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise installations.
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills you must have before attending this course are as follows:
To fully benefit from the Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (CCNA Wireless) course, you should already possess a valid CCNA certification or equivalent work experience that provides routing and switching fundamentals.
