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Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals & Cisco Aironet Wireless Site Survey (AWFSS) — A 4-day Course
Synopsis
This 4-day AWFSS training course provides instructor-led training with assisted, hands-on labs. The curriculum is designed to give students a firm understanding of the Cisco Aironet product set, radio frequency theory, 802.11 standards, WLAN topologies, basic antenna theory and an introduction to WLAN security and bridging techniques. Hands-on access point and client adaptor labs provide attendees with experience setting up and securing a wireless LAN. Presentation material will explore WLAN applications in specific markets, WLAN topologies and design concerns, essential equipment, AP configuration, and site survey techniques.
Course Objectives
After completing this AWFSS training course the student will be able to:
- Prepare the student for subsequent WLAN (Wireless LAN) courses
- State basic RF and Antenna theory
- Explain difference among various WLAN standards
- Demonstrate various WLAN topologies
- Identify and define Cisco WLAN product offerings
- Install and configure client adapter, access point, bridge and workgroup bridge
- Configure Fast Roaming and Radio Management using Cisco SWAN
- Explain advanced WLAN applications including Metropolitan Mobile Networks, components of a Networks in Motion solution, and the basic concepts of Mobile IP, mobile routers, and mobile networks
- Understand requirements of a manual and automated site survey
- Generate proper documentation of site survey findings including how to quote a complete WLAN solution with
staging and installation services, and all necessary equipment
- Installation techniques and WLAN infrastructure issue
Intended Audience
The AWFSS course is intended for:
- Technical sales and technical engineers that will be designing, selling, installing and/or supporting wireless LANs.
- Technical individuals that will be tasked with performing site surveys
for Wireless LAN solution implementations
Prerequisites
None. Although it is recommended that participant should have a working knowledge of:
- Commonly used networking terms and topologies
- The basic functions of a network protocol
- Fundamental network device roles (for example, hub, bridge, router and switch)
- The Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference Model
- The use of Windows 95/NT to run multiple applications
- Accessing the Internet or an Intranet
- Binary and hexadecimal numbering
Certification
The AWFSS course is recommended as preparation for exams:
- 642-582 WLANFE
- 642-577 WLANSE
Outline Course Contents
WLAN Radio Technologies
- Unlicensed Frequency Bands
- Spread Spectrum RF Technology
- IEEE 802.11b Characteristics
- IEEE 802.11a Characteristics
- IEEE 802.11g Characteristics
- Multipath Distortion
Appliance Setup and Initial Configuration
- Antenna Characteristics
- Cisco 2.4GHz Standard Antennas
- Cisco Aironet 5 GHz Antennas
- Cisco Aironet 1100 Series and 1130AG Series Access Point Internal Antennas
- Diversity Antennas
Wireless LAN Topologies
- Wireless LAN Technology Features
- Enterprise Topologies
- Channel Reuse
- Multi-Rate Shifting
- Inline Power
- Access Point VLAN Feature
- Access Point Quality of Service Feature
- Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network
Cisco Wireless LAN Products
- WLAN Product Features
- WLAN Product Line
- Wireless LAN Client Adapters
- Cisco 7920 Wireless IP Phone
- Wireless Bridge Features
- Cisco Services
Wireless Bridges
- Bridge Definitions and Bridge Alternatives
- Product Introduction
- Role in Radio Network
- Installation Considerations
- Path Loss Considerations
- Bridge Distance Calculation
- Path Considerations
- Site Survey
- Antenna Issues
- Interference Detection
- Antenna Installation
- Common Questions and Misconceptions
Aironet Client Utility and Aironet Desktop Utility
- Wireless Software Download Center
- Supported Operating Systems
- PC Card LEDs
- Aironet Administrator Configuration Tool
- Aironet Administrator Configuration Utility
- Aironet Desktop Utility
- Aironet Client Utility
Access Point and Bridge Configuration
- Access Point: Root Mode
- Access Point Hardware
- Initial Connect and Reset
- Firmware Upgrade and Distribution
- Express Set-Up
- Setup of Network Ports and Data Rates
- Association
- Cisco Services
- VLAN and SSID Configuration
- RADIUS Authentication and Wireless Domain Services
- Quality of Service Configuration
- Simple Network Management Protocol Setup
- Filtering
- Access Point Cisco IOS CLI Interface
- System Management
- Statistics
- Association Parameters
- Bridge LED'S
- Initial Connect
- Setup of Network Ports
- VLAN Configuration
Security 802.11 Security
- WLAN Security Vulnerabilities
- Cisco Security Suite
- WLAN Security Best Practices
- Configuring the Access Point for Encryption and Authentication
- Configuring WLAN Devices for Authentication
- Non-Root Device Configuration and MAC Authentication
- Configuring the Client for Authentication and Encryption
- Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
- Cisco Secure ACS User Setup
WLAN Management Solution
- Introduction to WLAN Managemen
- Structured Wireless-Aware Network Solution
- CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
- CiscoWorks WLSE Radio Management Tools
- Other WLAN Management Options
Impact of WLAN Applications and Design on a Site Survey
- WLAN Applications
- WLAN Design
- Retail
- Warehousing & Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Hotels & Hospitality
- Hot Spots
- Education
- Offices
- Transportation
- Government
Manual Site Survey Tools
- Access Point Selection
- Site Survey Equipment
Manual Site Survey Utilities
- Cisco Aironet Client Utility
- AirMagnet Site Survey Tool
- Cisco Wireless IP Phone 7920
- Configure an Access Point for a Survey
- CiscoWorks WLSE Assisted Site Survey
- Using Pings for Surveys
Using the AirMagnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey
- Designed Service Area Coverage
- Airmagnet Site Survey Tool
Manual Site Survey Techniques
- Preparation
- Indoor Site Survey Concepts
- Manual Survey Situations and Obstacles
Assisted Site Survey Techniques
- Density Testing
- Client Walkabout
- Final Testing
WLAN Design Considerations
- LAN Infrastructure
- Cables and Connectors
- Plenum
- Firewalls
- Risers
- Mounting
- Securing the Access Point
- Splitters
- NEMA Enclosures
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Publicly Scheduled Training Locations
We currently run public training courses in the following locations:
- London, UK
- Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
- Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
- Carshalton, Surrey, UK
- Chester, North West, UK
- Coventry, West Midlands, UK
- Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Harwell, Oxfordshire, UK
- Manchester, North West, UK
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK
- Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK
- Reading, Berkshire, UK
- Slough, Berkshire, UK
- Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK
- Wokingham, Berkshire, UK
Most UK public training courses are available on a monthly basis.
Please see the individual course outlines or our public
training schedule
for details.
In-house (on-site) training locations
We deliver in-house courses at client premises and/or training facilities in
any part of the world which is practically and commercially accessible.
Our In-house training guidelines
outline our basic requirements and our UK pricing structure. To estimate costs
for training in other countries, simply convert to your local currency and then
make a rough calculation of our tutor's costs for travelling to and staying at
your location.
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