Cisco Unified Wireless Networking (CUWN) — A 4-day course

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Synopsis

This course enables a network administrator to deploy a Wireless LAN (WLAN) enterprise solution through the identification and successful implementation of site-appropriate hardware and software features in a Cisco Unified Wireless Network. The course explains Cisco Unified Wireless hardware installation, administration, security, maintenance and troubleshooting. The course also addresses the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) and Location Tracking. This course is based on version 4.

Course Objectives

After completing this training course the student will be able to:

• Identify key enterprise WLAN implementation challenges
• Select and properly install the Cisco Unified Wireless Network hardware appropriate to site and use requirements
• Use the Cisco Unified Wireless Network interfaces to administer WLAN, VLANs, 802.11 security policies, and QOS appropriately to optimize performance on and protect the network
• Configure and implement the key Cisco Unified Wireless Network security features to mitigate WLAN threats
• Utilize the recommended troubleshooting methodology and the various tools available to gather and assess system data and isolate equipment failures and security threats Objectives
• Administer, update, back up, restore, and use the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) as required to monitor Cisco Unified Wireless Network equipment performance Objectives
• Configure and use the Cisco WCS location tracking features and the Cisco Location Server as appropriate to locate users within a Cisco Unified Wireless Network environment

Intended Audience

This course is intended for network and systems engineers with experience managing a data network who will be responsible for the planning, implementing and/or supporting an enterprise WLAN. The secondary audience consists of network administrators and designers with experience in a data network environment.

Prerequisites

• Microsoft Windows XP operating system
• Authentication, Authorization, & Accounting (AAA) Concepts
• Remote Access Dial-up Service (RADIUS)
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• Data networking concepts
• Open systems interconnection (OSI) model
• Switching & routing
• Virtual local area network (VLAN)
• Data networking protocols
• Spanning tree protocol (STP)
• Internet group management protocol (IGMP)
• Transport Control Protocol/Internet protocol (TCPIP)
• 1Q protocol
• Wireless networking concepts
• Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals Site Survey (AWFSS v6.0) course is also recommended.

Certification

• No related exam

Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices

Contents:

Cisco Unified Wireless Network Introduction

• Enterprise WLAN SolutionsContent

Cisco Unified Wireless Network Hardware Installation Content

• Terminology and Controller Hardware
• Access Points
• Terminology and Lightweight Access Point Protocol
• Controller Setup—CLI
• Web-Based Controller Setup
• Controller Web
• Link Aggregation
• Access Point Operational Modes
• 802.11 Protocols, Performance Optimization, and Auto RF

Cisco Unified Wireless Network Administration

• Ports and Interfaces
• VLAN Administration
• AP Association—Finding a Controller
• Roaming
• WLAN Administration
• 802.11 Weak Security Policies
• Quality of Service
• General Network Communication

WLAN Security

• Security Configuration
• Security Policy Administration

WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• WLAN Troubleshooting
• Gathering WLAN Traffic and Data
• WLAN Policies and Management
• Device Code and Configuration Management

Cisco Wireless Control System

• Cisco Wireless Control System Overview
• Cisco WCS Installation
• Cisco WCS Administration
• Cisco WCS Configure Tab
• Cisco WCS Monitor Tab
• Cisco WCS Reports
• Cisco WCS Maps and Planning
• Cisco WCS Guest Access Features
• Cisco WCS Navigator for Enterprise Management
• Cisco WCS Troubleshooting Tools

Cisco Location Tracking

• Cisco WCS Location Tracking
• Cisco Location Server