CWLF Training Class
Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals v1.0
 Training Class Description
Learn to configure and manage both autonomous and lightweight wireless networks in our CWLF Class..
In this 4-day course, you will learn the fundamentals of Cisco's wireless LAN (WLAN) technology through instructor-led training and instructor-assisted, hands-on labs.
Explore the concepts of autonomous and lightweight access points and controllers, network management solutions, Cisco Wireless IP Phone 7920, voice-over-WLAN,
and security. You'll also cover configuration and management of both autonomous and lightweight wireless networks.
To participate in the hands-on labs, please bring a laptop computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP with an available 32-bit Cardbus slot and either a 9-pin serial port
or USB-to-serial adapter. You must have administrator rights to the laptop to install the drivers for the wireless card.
Audience
Cisco system engineers and field engineers working in the wireless field who possess wireless basics and want to learn
more advanced concepts; network administrators, network engineers, network managers, and technical sales personnel
who want to offer their customers the most innovative and comprehensive suite of WLAN solutions in the industry.
Upon Completion of this course you will learn
- Detailed modulation and spreading techniques and how they are used with various antennas
- Detailed technical features, functions, and benefits of the WLAN product offerings available from Cisco
- Concepts and considerations for deploying wireless bridges
- Configure a Cisco client card with Cisco utilities
- Configure the core access point and bridge
- Configure an advanced featured WLAN using a Cisco wireless LAN controller
- 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
- The requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey
- Steps, concepts, and tools available while performing a site survey
Cisco CWLF Class Content
1. Cisco Aironet WLAN Overview
- · WLAN Radio Technologies
- · Antenna Concepts
2. Cisco Aironet WLAN Products
- · WLAN Access Points, Bridges, Antennas, and Accessories
- · WLAN Clients
- · WLAN Network Management, Control, and Services
- · Access Point Enterprise-Class Features
3. Wireless Bridges
- · Wireless Bridges and Alternatives
- · Roles in Radio Network
- · Bridge Path Information
4. Aironet Desktop Utility
- · Configuration Utilities
- · Installing and Configuring Aironet Desktop Utility
5. Core Access Point and Bridge Basic Configuration
- · Cisco Unified Wireless Network Distribution Solution
- · Setting up Autonomous Access Point Hardware
- · Configuring the Access Point
- · Managing the Access Point
- · Setting up and Configuring the Bridge
6. Advanced Feature Set Product Administration
- · Introducing the Cisco Wireless Advanced Feature Set Products and Administrations
- · Defining Roaming Concepts
- · Configuring the Network
7. WLAN Management Solutions
- · Introducing CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
- · Introducing the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS)
- · Introducing Cisco Wireless Location Appliance
- · Identifying Other WLAN Management Tools
8. Cisco Wireless Mesh Network Installation
- · Introducing Wireless Mesh Networking
- · Introducing the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point
9. Security
- · Introducing 802.11 Security
- · Defining Vulnerabilities of WLAN Security
- · Introducing the Cisco Wireless Security Suite
- · Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
- · Configuring Encryption and Authentication on Autonomous Access Points
- · Configuring Encryption and Authentication on Lightweight Access Points
10. Site Survey Preparation and Techniques
- · Determining the Deployment Requirements for a Site Survey
- · Performing a Site Survey
11. Manual Site Survey Tools and Utilities
- · Identifying Site Survey Tools
- · Using Site Survey Utilities
- · Using AirMagnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey
Dates and Locations
9/18/2007-9/21/2007 Herndon, VA
10/2/2007-10/5/2007 Chicago (Schaumburg), IL
10/23/2007-10/26/2007 Atlanta, GA
10/23/2007-10/26/2007 Richardson, TX
11/6/2007-11/9/2007 Irvine, CA
11/6/2007-11/9/2007 San Antonio, TX
11/6/2007-11/9/2007 Minneapolis, MN
11/27/2007-11/30/2007 Herndon, VA
11/27/2007-11/30/2007 Detroit, MI
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