Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals(CWLF)

This course examines the fundamentals of Cisco’s wireless LAN technology. Topics include the concepts of autonomous and lightweight access points and controllers and network management solutions and security. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to discuss configuration and management of both autonomous and lightweight wireless networks. Students need to have knowledge of the following: fundamental networking components and terminology, OSI reference model, and basic LAN components and functions.  CCNA Wireless/IUWNE is suggested as a prerequisite.  This course is for wireless technicians.

CCNA Wireless/IUWNE are suggested.
Candidates should have:
• 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

Customers, Channel Partners / Resellers
Wireless technicians
Anyone wishing to certify for Cisco Wireless

After completing this course the student should 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

• 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