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Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals (CWLF) — A 4-day Course

Synopsis

This four-day CWLF training course examines the fundamentals of Cisco's wireless LAN technology. Topics include the concepts of autonomous and lightweight access points and controllers, network management solutions and security. After completing this course, learners will be able to discuss configuration, and management of both autonomous and lightweight wireless networks.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should 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 wireless WLAN product offerings available from Cisco
  • Define concepts and describe considerations for deploying wireless bridges
  • Configure a Cisco Client card with Cisco Utilities
  • Configure the core access point and bridge
  • Perform an initial configuration of a WLAN
  • Implement a WLAN management solution available from Cisco
  • Perform an initial configuration of a WLAN
  • Secure a WLAN using security methods and products available from Cisco
  • Describe the requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey
  • Describe the steps, concepts, and tools available while performing a site survey
  • Configure an advanced featured WLAN using a Cisco Wireless LAN controller

Intended Audience

This course is aimed at:

  • System and Field Engineers working in the wireless field who possess wireless basics and seek to add more advanced concepts to their knowledge
  • Those who may wish to attain the Advanced Wireless LAN accreditation

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

  • 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

Certification

The CWLF training course is recommended as preparation for exams:

  • 642-587 AWLANFE
  • 642-586 AWLANSE

CWLAT should be attended before taking these exams.

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

Central London — £1550 (+VAT)

  • 27–30 May 2008
  • 22–25 Jul 2008
  • 28–31 Jul 2008
  • 22–25 Sep 2008
  • 18–21 Nov 2008

Leeds — £1550 (+VAT)

  • 7–10 Oct 2008

Cirencester — £1550 (+VAT)

  • 16–19 Jun 2008

Wokingham — £1550 (+VAT)

  • 17–20 Jun 2008
  • 16–19 Sep 2008
  • 16–19 Dec 2008

Glasgow — £1550 (+VAT)

  • 16–19 Jun 2008

Outline Course Contents

Cisco Aironet WLAN Overview

  • Describing Wireless LAN (WLAN) Radio Technologies
  • Defining Antenna Concepts

Cisco Aironet WLAN Products

  • Describing Wireless LAN Access Points. Bridges, Antennas and Accessories
  • Describing WLAN Clients
  • Describing WLAN Network Management, Control, and Services
  • Introducing Access Point Enterprise-Class Features

Wireless Bridges

  • Using Wireless Bridges and Alternatives
  • Choosing Roles in Radio Network
  • Determining Bridge Path Information

Aironet DesktopUtility

  • Describing Configuration Utilities
  • Installing and Configuring Aironet Desktop Utility
  • Core Access Point and Bridge Basic Configuration
  • Describing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Distributed Solution
  • Setting up Autonomous Access Point Hardware
  • Configuring the Access Point
  • Managing the Access PointSetting up and Configuring the Bridge

Advanced Feature Set Product Administration

  • Introducing the Cisco WLAN Advanced Feature Set Products and Configuration
  • Defining Roaming Concepts
  • Configuring the Network

WLAN Management Solutions

  • Introducing CiscoWorks WLAN Solution Engine
  • Introducing the Cisco Wireless Control System
  • Introducing the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance
  • Identifying Other WLAN Management Tools

Cisco Wireless Mesh Network Installation

  • Introducing Wireless Mesh Networking
  • Introducing the Cisco Aironet 1510 Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point

Security

  • Introducing 802.11 Security
  • Defining Vulnerabilities of WLAN Security
  • Introducing the Cisco Wireless Security Suite
  • Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
  • Configuring WLAN Core Feature Set Products for Encryption and Authentication
  • Configuring a Centralized WLAN for Encryption and Authentication

Site Survey Preparation and Techniques

  • Determining the Deployment Requirements for a Site Survey
  • Performing a Site Survey

Site Survey Preparation and Techniques

  • Determining the Deployment Requirements for a Site Survey
  • Performing a Site Survey

Manual Site Survey Tools and Utilities

  • Identifying Site Survey Tools
  • Using Site Survey Utilities
  • Using AirMagnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey

Cisco training UK enquiries

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Cisco training UK prices

For publicly scheduled training (individual places), see our UK training schedule.

In-house training for company groups is charged at a daily rate per group — see our In-House UK Training Guidelines.

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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Please call between 0900 and 1700 (UK time) on Monday to Friday


Please note:
Non-training enquiries should be directed, initially, to our UK national office in Bradford (West Yorkshire), even if the enquiry concerns services delivered in London or South/East England. Clients in London and the South East will typically be handled by staff working in the London or Cambridge areas.