CWLF Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals
Target Audience
This course is aimed at 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.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course the delegate will be able to:
- Describe detailed modulation and spreading techniques and how it is used with various antennas
- Describe detailed technical features, functions and benefits of the 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
- 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
- Describe the requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey
- Describe the steps, concepts and tools available while performing a site survey
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
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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Course Summary
This course examines the fundamentals of Cisco's wireless LAN technology. Topics will include the concepts of autonomous and lightweight access points and controllers, network management solutions and security. After completing this course, delegates will be able to discuss configuration, management of both autonomous and lightweight wireless networks.
- Cisco Aironet WLAN Overview
- Cisco Aironet WLAN Products
- Wireless Bridges
- Aironet Desktop Utility
- Core Access Point and Bridge Basic Configuration
- Advanced Feature Set Product Administration
- WLAN Management Solutions
- Cisco Wireless Mesh Network Installation
- Security
- Site Survey Preparation and Techniques
- Manual Site Survey Tools and Utilities
- Cisco Aironet WLAN Overview
- Cisco Aironet WLAN Products
- Wireless Bridges
- Aironet Desktop Utility
- Core Access Point and Bridge Basic Configuration
- Advanced Feature Set Product Administration
- WLAN Management Solutions
- Cisco Wireless Mesh Network Installation
- Security
- Site Survey Preparation and Techniques
- Manual Site Survey Tools and Utilities
Examinations
Recommended as preparation for exam(s):
642-587 AWLANFE
642-586 AWLANSE
CWLAT should be attended before taking these exam
Upcoming Courses
This course is also available at your premises by appointment.
