Why this WiFi course?
This market-leading course from LEVER - ** the World's ONLY CWNP GOLD Learning Partner ** - delivers the very best in Wireless LAN training, combining the benefits of:
- Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) training
- Preparation for CWNA certification
- Training in Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals*
- Training on Cisco Aironet Autonomous Wireless access points*
- Training on Cisco Unified Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) and CAPWAP APs*
- Preparation for CWLF-related Cisco Wireless exams*
- Training in Advanced Site Survey tools and techniques*
- Hands-on with AirMagnet Surveyor*
- Hands-on with Ekahau Site Survey*
- And your course includes:
- Pre-paid CWNA Examination Voucher
- Official on-line Exam Prep Questions
- Official CWNA Training Courseware
- Official CWNA Study Guide
- Lifetime post-training support from LEVER*
- September 2011 course - New hands-on LABs:*
- Hands-on 802.1X, RADIUS, EAP-TLS, PEAP-TLS*
- Hands-on Microsoft CA and IAS.*
* Unique course enhancements by LEVER
This latest-edition course provides a comprehensive hands-on practical coverage of IEEE 802.11 WLAN technologies.
The course provides expert guidance on Wireless LAN site survey, product selection, equipment installation, wireless network configuration, support, WLAN site survey, wireless LAN security and troubleshooting.
The course combines the lecture modules and hands-on lab exercises from the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) course with additional material, lecture modules and labs which cover the Cisco Aironet Wireless LANs and Wireless Site Survey curriculum (including Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals [AWLF] plus Cisco Aironet Wireless Site Survey [CAWS]).
Delegates learn about the latest innovations and developments across the complete range of wireless LAN industry vendors.
WiFi Training Course Objectives
On completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply the essential concepts of Radio Frequency (RF) technology, including RF planning, RF-related calculations and spread spectrum technologies.
- Understand the fundamental operation of wireless LANs, for effective WLAN problem analysis and troubleshooting.
- Describe the rules governing wireless LANs, to comply with local radio regulations for setup and maintenance of WLANs.
- Correctly install, configure and support wireless NICs, access points, wireless bridges, workgroup bridges, wireless gateways and WLAN antennas from Cisco Systems, Proxim Inc, Orinoco, Colubris Networks and more.
- Analyse and troubleshoot WLAN problems in-depth, including RF coverage, multipath, hidden nodes and interference problems
- Work with sophisticated WLAN diagnostic tools such as AirMagnet and WildPackets AiroPeek NX.
- Perform a site survey for the installation of WLANs.
- Understand the insecurities in IEEE 802.11 WLANs.
- Identify the attacks that can occur from network hackers.
- Secure the transmission of data over a wireless LAN using WEP and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA).
- Secure wireless LANs using Cisco LEAP, TKIP and MIC.
- Secure wireless LANs using generic 802.1x/EAP on access points from a range of manufacturers.
- Secure wireless LANs using VPN tunelling and encryption techniques including PPTP and IPSec.
- Conduct essential security surveys to assess the presence and vulnerabilities of WLANs.
Who should attend this WiFi course
- IT professionals and network engineers responsible for installing or supporting 802.11 (Wi-Fi) Wireless networks.
- IT professionals wanting to progress into the wireless network industry.
- Network planners, designers and support staff.
- IT Security staff, managers and auditors.
WiFi Course Pre-requisites
Prior to joining the course, students should meet the following pre-requisites:
- Have a good understanding of switched Ethernet LANs and MAC addressing;
- IP addressing, configuration and troubleshooting;
- Practical experience in Administration and Troubleshooting of Microsoft Windows XP;
- Practical experience Troubleshooting hardware drivers on Microsoft Windows XP;
- Experience of configuring devices such as SOHO or Enterprise-grade routers or similar appliances.
WiFi Certification
This unique course helps attendees prepare for the latest CWNA exam and provides valuable preparation towards Cisco CCNA Wireless or CCNP Wireless certifications.
Hands-on Practicals
This market-leading Enterprise WiFi course incorporates extensive hands-on practical sessions created by LEVER - the independently-acknowledged World leader in Wireless LAN training:
- EIRP calculations
- Antenna Selection
- Configuring Autonomous access points
- Configuring Cisco Autonomous access points
- Converting Cisco Autonomous APs to Controller-based CAPWAP
- Configuring a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
- Working with the Microsoft Windows WZC client/service
- Working with an Intel Wireless network adapter and client utility
- Working with a Cisco Wireless network adapter and the Cisco Aironet Desktop Utility (ADU)
- Throughput measurement labs: 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11b/g, 802.11n 20MHz (2.4GHz), 802.11n 20MHz (5GHz), 802.11n 40MHz (5GHz)
- Observing the effects of Transmit Beam-Forming (TxBF)
- Performing RF Spectrum Analysis
- Converting Cisco Autonomous APs to Controller-based CAPWAP
- Configuring and working with a Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)
- Wireless Packet Capture and Analysis
with Wireshark and WildPackets OmniPeek
-
Wireless Site Survey using the Cisco Site Survey Utility
- Wireless Site Survey using Ekahau Site Survey
- Undertanding Wireless / RF Visualisations (Heat Maps)
- Optional lab: Configuring WEP-based security
- Configuring IEEE 802.11i / WPA-PSK security
- Optional lab: Creating an IBSS (Ad Hoc) network
- Troubleshooting a range of Wireless network problems
- Students work with a range of equipment from mutliple vendors - including:
- Cisco Aironet autonmomous APs
- Cisco Unified Wireless equipment - (Cisco WLAN Controller - WLC) and Cisco CAPWAP / lightweight APs
- Ruckus Wireless equipment
- Centrally-managed, Controller-less WLAN systems
- A range of WLAN adapters
- The Ekahau Site Survey Professional site survey and planning suite
- Spectrum Analysis with Metageek Wi-Spy
- Wireless Packet Capture and Analysis with Wireshark and CACE Technologies AirPcap
Lifetime Post-Course Support
After completing this
WiFi training course, delegates receive
lifetime post-training support from LEVER Technology Group PLC, to help them apply the technologies and skills they have learned with us, to provide career-long support, and to ensure they are better equipped for their future roles in IT and networking.
