Cisco Wireless LAN Advanced Topics (CWLAT) — A 4-day Course

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Synopsis

The 4-day CWLAT course is hands-on training designed to give delegates a firm understanding of the components, features and proper deployment of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. The course focuses on advanced WLAN design, integrating Cisco wireless components into a wired infrastructure. Deployment topics include managing the WLAN by using the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to manage the advanced feature set and using the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solutions Engine (WLSE) to manage the core feature set. Security topics focus on integrating WLAN security using the WLAN controllers and lightweight access points as well as the autonomous access points in conjunction with the Cisco Secure ACS, and Network Access Controller (NAC). Security also includes Cisco WCS and CiscoWorks WLSE Intrusion Detection Systems. Troubleshooting the WLAN is also included.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Describe detailed technical features, functions and benefits of the WLAN product offerings available from Cisco
• Install advanced feature set hardware so that it functions optimally Install and manage the CiscWorks WLSE and infrastructure devices so that it functions optimally
• Install and administer WLAN management devices
• Troubleshoot and maintain a wireless network
• Administer Security so that the network is safe from attack

Intended Audience

This training course is aimed at:

• Those involved in the deployment and management of a Wireless Network
• Those hoping to obtain the Advanced Wireless LAN Specialisation

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Attended CWLF

Certification

This CWLAT course is recommended as preparation for exams:

• 642-587 AWLANFE
• 642-586 AWLANSE

CWLF should be attended before taking these exams. These courses are part of the Advanced Wireless LAN Specialisation.

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

Outline Course Contents

Cisco Unified Wireless Network Concepts

• Describing Cisco Aironet Autonomous Access Points
• Describing the Cisco Unified Network
• Describing WLAN Controller and Lightweight Access Point Architecture

Implementing the WLAN with Cisco WCS

• Installing the WLAN Controller
• Installing the Cisco Wireless Control System

The Cisco Core Feature Set

• Introducing the Cisco WLAN Core Feature Set based on Autonomous Access
• Implementing Radio Management for Cisco Autonomous Access Points

WLAN Management

• Managing the WLAN from the WLAN Controller
• Managing the Cisco Unified Wireless Network using Cisco WCS
• Managing the Cisco WLAN Controller
• Managing CiscoWorks WLSE Management with Autonomous Access Points

Wireless Network Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting the Cisco Advanced Feature Set Wireless Network
• Troubleshooting the CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine

Cisco WLAN Security

• Describing WLAN Security Standards
• Describing WLAN Security Threats and Mitigations
• Describing WLAN Authentication and Encryption
• Securing the WLAN