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.
Please note: This course contains an additional day of training to accommodate the large amount of content covered in this course and to allow additional time to perform hands-on exercises such as performing site surveys.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for students who will be implementing Cisco Wireless LAN functionality. It is recommended for anyone who has or will have wireless LAN access.
Pre-requisites:
*ALL STUDENTS MUST SUPPLY THEIR OWN LAPTOP WITH WIRELESS CAPABILITY*
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
At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will 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 Cisco wireless LAN products and how they compare to each other.
Describe Aironet Desktop Utility and the Cisco Secure Services Client.
Define the concept of using wireless devices to create a WLAN using the standalone products.
Define concepts of using wireless devices to create a Layer 2 bridge.
Configure a controller-based wireless network using a Cisco wireless LAN controller.
Describe the requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey.
Describe the steps, concepts, and tools available while performing a site survey.
Wireless Technology: Describe detailed modulation and spreading techniques and how it is used with various antennas.
Module 2:
Cisco WLAN Products: Describe detailed technical features, functions, and benefits of the Cisco wireless LAN products and how they compare to each other.
Module 3:
Cisco Wireless Clients and Supplicants: Describe Aironet Desktop Utility and the Cisco Secure Services Client.
Module 4:
Standalone Access Point Administration: Define the concept of using wireless devices to create a WLAN using the standalone products.
Module 5:
Wireless Bridges: Define concepts of using wireless devices to create a Layer 2 bridge.
Module 6:
Cisco Unified WLAN Administration: Configure a controller-based wireless network using a Cisco wireless LAN controller.
Module 7:
Site Survey Preparation and Techniques: Describe the requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey.
Module 8:
Tools and Utilities: Describe the steps, concepts, and tools available while performing a site survey.
