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

Course details

Students will learn how to help design, install, configure, monitor, and conduct basic troubleshooting tasks for a Cisco WLAN in small and mediumsized business (SMB) and enterprise installations.

Course Outline

1 - Wireless Fundamentals

• Describing Wireless Networks and Topologies
• Describing WLAN RF Principles
• Describing RF Mathematics
• Describing Antennas
• Describing Spread Spectrum Technologies
• Describing Wireless Regulation Bodies, Standards, and Certifications
• Examining Wireless Media Access
• Examining Non-802.11 Wireless Technologies and Their Impact on WLANs
• Reviewing the Wireless Frame Journey: End to End
• Identifying Design and Site-Survey Considerations
• Lab 1-1: Becoming Familiar with Antennas and Ranges
• Lab 1-2: Creating an Ad Hoc (IBSS) Network and Analyzing the Communication

2 - Basic Cisco WLAN Installation

• Understanding Cisco Unified Wireless Network Basic Architecture
• Configuring a Controller
• Discovering and Associating with a Controller
• Describing Access Point Operational Modes
• Roaming
• Managing the Network from the Controller
• Configuring and Migrating Standalone Access Points
• Lab 1-1: Becoming Familiar with Antennas and Ranges
• Lab 1-2: Creating an Ad Hoc (IBSS) Network and Analyzing the Communication

3 - Wireless Clients

• Using Default Configuration Tools
• Configuring the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Understanding the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program
• Lab 3-1: Configuring Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Lab 3-2: Experiencing Connections and Roaming

4 - WLAN Security

• Describing WLAN Security Components
• Establishing IEEE 802.11 Security
• Centralizing WLAN Authentication
• Describing EAP Authentications
• Managing Authentication and Encryption Through WPA and WPA2
• Configuring Wireless Security on Controllers and Clients
• 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

5 - Cisco WCS Basics

• Introducing Cisco WCS and Cisco WCS Navigator
• Navigating the Cisco WCS Interface
• Working with Controllers from Cisco WCS
• Working with Preconfigured Maps
• Monitoring the Network with Cisco WCS
• Working with Cisco CleanAir in Cisco WCS
• Lab 5-2: Working with Cisco WCS
• Lab 5-3: Monitoring the Network and Containing Devices

6 - WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Maintaining the System
• Troubleshooting a Wireless Network
• 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

Target Audience:

• Channel Partner / Reseller
• Customer
• Employee

Related Certifications:

• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA): Wireless

Related Exams:

• Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE)