Course:

Course Description

Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) v2.0 is a five-day instructor-led course that is designed to help students prepare for the CCNA©_ wireless certification, an associate-level certification specializing in the wireless field. The goal of the course is to provide students with information and practice activities to prepare them to help design, install, configure, monitor, and conduct basic troubleshooting tasks for a Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) in small and medium-size business (SMB) and enterprise installations. This course provides entry-level information, and it does not specialize in any of the advanced features of the Cisco WLAN network solutions.

Outline

Module 1: Wireless Fundamentals

Lesson 1: Describing Wireless Networks and Topologies

Wireless Today
Wireless Usage and Topologies
Ad Hoc Networks
Infrastructure Mode
Service Set Identifiers
Workgroup Bridge
Repeaters
Outdoor Wireless Bridges
Outdoor Mesh Networks

Lesson 2: Describing WLAN RF Principles

RF Spectrum
Frequency
Wavelength
Amplitude
Free Path Loss
Absorption
Reflection
Multipath
Scattering
Refraction
Line of Sight
Fresnel Zone
RSSI and SNR

Lesson 3: Describing RF Mathematics

Watts, Milliwatts, and Decibels
Decibel Referenced to 1 Milliwatt
Decibel Referenced to Isotropic Antenna
Effective Isotropic Radiated Power

Lesson 4: Describing Antennas

Antenna Principles
Polarization
Diversity
Antenna Types
Omnidirectional Antennas
Directional Antennas
Antenna Accessories: Connectors
Attenuators and Amplifiers
Lightning Arrestors
Splitters

Lesson 5: Describing Spread Spectrum Technologies

Spread Spectrum Concept
DSSS: Encoding
DSSS Modulations: DBPSK and DQPSK
DSSS Modulation: CCK
Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing
OFDM Modulations: BPSK and QPSK
OFDM Modulations: QAM
Channels and Overlapping Issues

Lesson 6: Describing Wireless Regulation Bodies, Standards, and Certifications

IEEE Wireless Standards
Wi-Fi Alliance
Regulatory Bodies
802.11d Protocol
IEEE 802.11 Family of Protocols
802.11 Standards for Channels and Speeds
802.11 Original Protocol
802.11b Protocol
802.11g Protocol
802.11b and 802.11g Coexistence
802.11a Protocol
802.11n Protocol
802.11n Components
802.11n Channel Aggregation
802.11n MAC Efficiency
802.11n MIMO: Spatial Multiplexing
802.11n MIMO: Transmit Beamforming
802.11n MIMO: MRC
802.11n MIMO Benefits
Cisco Enhancements to 802.11n
Getting the Desired Throughput

Lesson 7: Examining Wireless Media Access

Sending Data Frames
Frame Format and Speeds
Management Frames: Discovering the Network
Management Frames: Connecting
Management Frames: Managing the Connection
Control Frames: Improving the Connection
Power-Save Mode

Lesson 8: Examining Non-802.11 Wireless Technologies and Their Impact on WLANs

Bluetooth
Cordless Phones
ZigBee
Other Non-802.11 Radio Interferers
WiMax Technology

Lesson 9: Reviewing the Wireless Frame Journey: End to End

Journey of a Wireless Frame
VLANs
VLAN Operation
Trunking with 802.1Q
Native VLANs
Configuring VLANs and Trunks
VLAN Membership Modes

Lesson 10: Identifying Design and Site-Survey Considerations

Building Materials and Interference
Sources of Interference
Cisco CleanAir Technology
Cells and Usage

Module 2: Basic Cisco WLAN Installation

Lesson 1: Understanding Cisco Unified Wireless Network Basic Architecture

Cisco Unified Wireless Network Basics
CAPWAP Fundamentals
CAPWAP Benefits
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Hardware Components
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Hardware: Access Points
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Hardware: Controllers
Cisco Unified Wireless Network Management Layer

Lesson 2: Configuring a Controller

Controller Ports and Interfaces
Controller Initial Setup
CLI Wizard Configuration Tool
Web Wizard Configuration Tool
Controller Web Interface
Example Configuration
Controller Files

Lesson 3: Discovering and Associating with a Controller

CAPWAP Layer 3 Mode
AP CAPWAP Discovery Phase
AP CAPWAP Join Order
Configuration Phase
Differences Between LWAPP and CAPWAP
Design Precautions

Lesson 4: Describing Access Point Operational Modes

Access Point Mode
AP Local Mode
AP Monitor Mode
AP Sniffer Mode
AP Rogue Detector Mode
AP Bridge Mode
AP SE-Connect Mode
H-REAP Mode
OEAP Mode

Lesson 5: Roaming

Mobility Groups
Roaming Concepts
Cisco Wireless Layer 2 Roaming
Layer 3 Roaming
Mobility Anchor
Static IP Tunneling

Lesson 6: Managing the Network from the Controller

Controller Monitor Page
Managing APs
Monitoring and Managing Rogues
Monitoring and Managing Clients
DHCP Service

Lesson 7: Configuring and Migrating Standalone Access Points

Connecting and Managing a Standalone Access Point
Standalone Access Point Express Setup and Security
Converting a Standalone AP Using an Upgrade Tool Utility
Converting an AP to CAPWAP Using Cisco WCS

Module 3: Wireless Clients

Lesson 1: Using Default Configuration Tools

Client WLAN Configurations
Network Profile
Intel PROSet
Mac AirPort Extreme Configuration Utility
Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service
Apple iOS and Google Android Clients

Lesson 2: Configuring the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client

Cisco AnyConnect
System Licensing
Installing Cisco AnyConnect
Configuring a Profile Using the Cisco AnyConnect Mobility Client: PSK Authentication
Using DART

Lesson 3: Understanding the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program

Cisco Compatible Extensions Program
Cisco Compatible Extensions Examples
Cisco Compatible Extensions Features and Versions Summary

Module 4: WLAN Security

Lesson 1: Describing WLAN Security Components

Authentication and Encryption
Authentication
Encryption
Key Management
Cisco IPS for Wireless
Management Frame Protection

Lesson 2: Establishing IEEE 802.11 Security

Open Authentication
WEP Authentication
MAC Filtering

Lesson 3: Centralizing WLAN Authentication:

IEEE 802.1X
Extensible Authentication Protocol
Sources of Authentication: RADIUS
Local EAP

Lesson 4: Describing EAP Authentications

Certificates
Public Key Infrastructure
EAP-Transport Layer Security
EAP-Flexible Authentication via Secure Tunneling
Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol
LEAP and Other EAP Types

Lesson 5: Managing Authentication and Encryption Through WPA and WPA2

Wi-Fi Protected Access
WPA Authentication
WPA Encryption
WPA2 and 802.11i
WPA, WPA2, and 802.11i Comparison
Key Caching

Lesson 6: Configuring Wireless Security on Controllers and Clients

Security Options
IEEE 802.1X
WPA and WPA2
Client Configuration
Web Authentication

Module 5: Cisco WCS Basics

Lesson 1: Introducing Cisco WCS and Cisco WCS Navigator

Cisco WCS Position in the Management Layer
Cisco WCS License Systems and Versions
Cisco WCS Navigator

Lesson 2: Navigating the Cisco WCS Interface

Log In to Cisco WCS and Discover the Interface
Administration Menu
Manage Background Tasks
Manage Passwords and Understand How Users Are Grouped and Created
Configure Cisco WCS Logs
Configure Cisco WCS Files and Settings
Define Alarm Frequency and Preferences

Lesson 3: Working with Controllers from Cisco WCS

Adding Controllers
Configure the Controller
Configure APs

Lesson 4: Working with Preconfigured Maps

Add, Relocate, and Remove Access Points
Display Heat Maps
Display Client Locations

Lesson 5: Monitoring the Network with Cisco WCS

Customizing the Monitor Page
Displaying the Alarm Dashboard
Using Alarms to Display Events and Track Devices
Generating Reports in Cisco WCS

Lesson 6: Working with Cisco CleanAir in Cisco WCS

Cisco CleanAir Technology
Cisco CleanAir Concepts
Modes of Operation for Cisco CleanAir APs
Configuring Cisco CleanAir on the WLC
View Cisco CleanAir Zones on a Map in Cisco WCS

Module 6: WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Lesson 1: Maintaining the System

Saving and Restoring Cisco WLC Configuration Files
Cisco WLC Configuration Backup
Cisco WLC Code Upgrade
Management Access Methods

Lesson 2: Troubleshooting a Wireless Network

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Troubleshooting
Common Connectivity Issues
Visual Elements
Third-Party Tools
Logs and SNMP
Useful show and debug Commands
Monitoring Pages and Alarm Dashboard
Cisco WCS Client Troubleshooting
Cisco WCS Client Troubleshooting Tool

Labs:

Lab 1-1: Becoming Familiar with Antennas and Ranges
Lab 1-2: Creating an Ad Hoc (IBSS) Network and Analyzing the Communication
Lab 2-1: Configuring a Cisco 2504 WLC
Lab 2-2: Downgrading a Controller-Based AP to an Autonomous AP
Lab 3-1: Configuring Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
Lab 3-2: Experiencing Connections and Roaming
Lab 4-1: Configuring WLC PSK Authentication
Lab 4-2: Configuring Cisco Autonomous Access Point PSK Authentication
Lab 4-3: Configuring EAP-FAST Authentication with WPA
Lab 4-4: Configuring 802.1Q and Web Authentication
Lab 5-1: Configuring Controllers and APs from Cisco WCS
Lab 5-2: Working with Cisco WCS
Lab 5-3: Monitoring the Network and Containing Devices
Lab 6-1: Backing Up the Cisco WLC Configuration Files
Lab 6-2: Troubleshooting
Lab 6-3 Troubleshooting with Wireshark and Converting an Autonomous AP to WLC Mode

Audience

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

Network engineers
Network administrators
Network managers
Systems engineers

The primary audience includes individuals who are involved in the technical management of Cisco platforms and solutions, which involves installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting. Network planning and design are covered in other Cisco courses. In this course, the target audience will be referred to generically as “technicians.”

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

CCNA215: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)

Cisco CCENT® certification

Learners who are considered for this training will have a basic knowledge of the following:

The Cisco lifecycle deployment
The Cisco Service-Oriented Network Architecture (SONA)

It is also recommended that learners considered for this training have a basic knowledge of the following:

Wireless standards (IEEE)
Wireless regulator environment (FCC, European Telecommunications Standards Institute [ETSI], and so on)
Wireless certification organization (Wi-Fi Alliance)

Learners who are considered for this training will have demonstrated competencies (knowledge, skills, and attitudes) equivalent to the following:

Basic computer literacy, including the use of general office software such as
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Basic Windows navigation and keyboard literacy skills
Basic Internet usage skills
Basic email usage skills

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the fundamentals of wireless networks
Install a Cisco Unified Wireless Network
Describe and configure a basic wireless client using either the default operating system or Cisco Wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter configuration utilities
Configure wireless security
Manage the wireless network with Cisco WCS
Maintain and troubleshoot a wireless network

IUWNE: Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials v2.0 (IUWNE)