Cisco Wireless LAN Advanced Topics(CWLAT)

This course is designed to give students a firm understanding of the components, features, and proper deployment of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. The course focuses on advanced WLAN design and integrating Cisco wireless components into a wired infrastructure. Deployment topics include managing the WLAN by using the Cisco WCS to manage the advanced feature set and using the CiscoWorks WLSE to manage the core feature set. Security topics focus on integrating WLAN security using the WLAN controllers and lightweight access points as well as the autonomous access points in conjunction with the Cisco Secure ACS, and NAC. Security topics also include Cisco WCS and CiscoWorks WLSE Intrusion Detection Systems. Troubleshooting the WLAN is also included. CWLF is strongly suggested as a prerequisite; CCNA and CCNA Wireless are suggested prerequisites. This course is for system engineers, field engineers, and any personnel responsible for a Cisco wireless network.

Students should bring a laptop with one available PCMCIA slot and administrative rights to install software to participate in the labs.

Suggested:
CWLF
CCNA
CCNA Wireless/IUWNE

Anyone responsible for a Cisco Wireless networks
Customers, Channel Partners / Resellers

After completing this course the student should be able to:
• Describe detailed technical features, functions and benefits of the WLAN product offerings available from Cisco
• Install advanced feature set hardware so that it functions optimally
• Install and manage the CiscoWorks WLSE and infrastructure devices so that it functions optimally
• Install and administer WLAN management devices
• Troubleshoot and maintain a wireless network
• Administer security so that the network is safe from attack

Module 1:  Cisco Unified Wireless Network Concepts

• Lesson 1:  Describing the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
• Lesson 2:  Describing Controller-Based Architecture

Module 2:  WLAN Implementation Using the Cisco WCS

• Lesson 1:  Installing the Cisco Wireless Control System
• Lesson 2:  Configuring the Cisco Wirelss Control System

Module 3:  WLAN Management

• Lesson 1:  Managing the WLAN Using the Cisco WLAN Controller
• Lesson 2:  Managing the Cisco Unified Wirelss Network Using Cisco WCS
• Lesson 3:  Managing the Cisco WLAN Controller

Module 4:  Wireless Network Troubleshooting

• Lesson 1:  Troubleshooting the Cisco WLAN Controller-Based Network
• Lesson 2:  Describing Best Practices for the Cisco Secure Services Client

Module 5:  Advanced Applications

• Lesson 1:  Describing the VoWLAM Infrastructure
• Lesson 2:  Implementing the VoWLAN Infrastructure
• Lesson 3:  Introducing the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance
• Lesson 4:  Deploying the Mesh Network

Module 6:  Cisco WLAN Security Advanced Topics

• Lesson 1:  Describing WLAN Security Deisgn Concepts
• Lesson 2:  Securing the WLAN
• Lesson 3:  Configuring Cisco Secure ACS

Labs:

• Cisco Wireless LAN Controller System Setup
• Configuring the Cisco Secure Services Client
• Configuring Layer 3 Options
• Configuring the Controller via the Cisco WCS
• Managing the WLAN from the Cisco WCS
• Using Cisco WCS Reports
• Troubleshooting the Cisco Controller-Based WLAN
• Using Cisco WCS to Monitor Security
• Using Cisco WCS to Mitigate Risk from Rogues