This foundational course provides essential skills for managing Cisco wireless LANs. Participants will explore RF theory, security protocols, WLAN configuration, and Cisco DNA Center integration for wireless monitoring and troubleshooting.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand RF principles and Wi-Fi standards
Configure and manage Cisco wireless LANs
Implement wireless security and access controls
Use DNA Center for wireless network monitoring
Key Topics:
RF math, antennas, and Wi-Fi operations
Centralised wireless deployment using Cisco 9800 WLC
802.1X, EAP, guest access, and WLAN security
Troubleshooting tools and DNA Center integration
Course Outline
- Module 1: RF and WLAN Theory
- Module 2: WLAN Math and Antennas
- Module 3: Wi-Fi Operations
- Module 4: Basic WLAN Security
- Module 5: Advanced WLAN Security
- Module 6: Configuring WLAN Security
- Module 7: Cisco Wireless Network Architecture
- Module 8: Implementing Cisco Wireless Network
- Module 9: Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Wired Support
- Module 10: Deploying Cisco Centralized Wireless Networks
- Module 11: Configuring Cisco Centralized Wireless Networks
- Module 12: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Cisco Wireless Networks
- Module 13: Managing and Monitoring Cisco Wireless Networks with Cisco DNA Center
Lab Outline
- Discovery 1: Practice RF Math
- Discovery 2: Antenna Calculations
- Discovery 3: Explore the Wi-Fi Environment
- Discovery 4: Analyze Wireless Frames
- Discovery 5: Configure Client Access
- Discovery 6: Deploy Cisco 9800 WLC
- Discovery 7: Configure Cisco 9800 WLC
- Discovery 8: Perform Cisco 9800 WLC Maintenance