CWLF: Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals training course benefits
The Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals 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.
Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals Course Objectives
- 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
Who Should Attend?
The Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals Course is designed for System and Field Engineers working in the wireless field who possess wireless basics and seek to add more advanced concepts to their knowledge and who may wish to attain the Advanced Wireless LAN accreditation.
Cisco CWLF Course Pre-requisites
Delegates are required to meet the following pre-requisites:
- 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
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Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals - Course Content
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 Desktop Utility
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 Point
Setting 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
Manual Site Survey Tools and Utilities
Identifying Site Survey Tools
Using Site Survey Utilities
Using AirMagnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey
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