1 wireless lans – in academy curricula presenter: gratitude kudyachete [email protected] ea -...
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Agenda
Current Academy offerings that teach (some) Wireless
A Different Model for WLANs
Some concepts only taught in CCNP
A New Wireless Certification
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Existing Academy Offerings
Networking Academy Product Portfolio
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills
Network Installer
Basic IT Support
System Admin
Small and Medium Business Networking
Enterprise Networking
CAREERS
CCNA-DiscRouting,Switching,WANs,Intro to Adv Tech
CCNPScalable InternetworksSecure Converged WANs Multilayer Switching Converged Networks
FWLAN
FUNDAMENTALS ITE: PC HW & SW
CCNA-ExpRouting,Switching,WANs,Intro to Adv Tech
CCNA-Security
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ITE & Wireless
PART13. Install the Physical WNIC (like any other interface card)
8. Briefly describe WLAN & Wireless Ethernet Standards (mention media & 802.11 standards)
9. Describe Wireless Security (mention security in Wireless)
PART213. Laptops - Describe Wi-Fi technology (repeat media, standards & security)
15. Install & Configure Wireless NIC (brief overview)
ITE - Theory
PART13. Install the Physical WNIC
-PHYSICAL HW INSTALL ONLY
8. Briefly describe WLAN & Wireless Ethernet Standards
9. Describe Wireless Security
PART213. Laptops - Describe Wi-Fi technology
15. Install & Configure Wireless NIC
INSTALL WNIC & DRIVERS
CONNECT TO AP
ITE - Practical
ITE Equipment needed
Recommended:1 X Linksys WRT300N Wireless Router per 2 PCs
1 X Compatible Wireless NIC per PC
Minimum:1 X Linksys WRT300N Wireless Router for the class
2 PCs with Compatible Wireless NICs
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CCNA & Wireless
CCNA Exploration
CCNA Exp LAN Switching & Wireless – chapter 7 Theory
CCNA Exp LAN Switching & Wireless – chapter 7 Practical
Build an extension WLAN to an existing fixed-wired NW
Configure basic parameters on AP
Configure Client for WLAN connectivity
Test connectivity
2 X Linksys wireless routers (WRT300N or similar) OR SOHO equivalent Per POD
Implied – some Wireless NICs (2 per Wireless Router recommended)
CCNA Equipment needed
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FWLAN & Wireless
Focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs.
FWLAN
Introduction to Wireless LANs
802.11 (a,b,g) and Network Interface Cards
Wireless Radio Technology
Wireless Topologies
Access Points
Bridges
Antennas
Security
Application Design and Site Survey Prep
Site Survey
Troubleshooting Management, Monitoring, and Diagnostics
Emerging Technologies (OLD)
FWLAN - Theory
All of it
Client, AP, Bridging, Repeating, Security, etc.
FWLAN - Practical
Bundle no longer available
Used to be:2 APs
2 Bridges
8 PC NICs (for notebooks)
4 PCI NICs (for PCs)
FWLAN – Equipment Needed
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So what do/should we know at this stage?
Wireless LAN (WLAN)
Similarities between WLAN and LAN
Wireless LAN Topologies
Wireless Mesh Networking
Wireless Mesh Networking
Wireless VLAN Support
Client Association – connect to AP
Offload Authentication
Evolution of WLAN security
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There is more however…
Wired Ethernet vs. WLAN
Access Layer100 Mb
Distribution Layer1 Gb
Core Layer10 Gb
Access Layer11/54 Mb
Distribution LayerN/A
Core LayerN/A
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Cisco WLAN Implementation
2 WLAN Solutions:
Autonomous WLAN Solution
Autonomous AP Configuration
Initial configuration
Lightweight WLAN Solution
WCS
Lightweight WLAN Controller Configuration
Configuring the WLC
Configuring the WLC
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CCNP & Wireless
Building Multi-Layer Scalable NWs
WLANs
Introducing WLANs
WLAN topologies
WLAN Standards
Configuring WLAN Clients
Implementing WLANs
Autonomous APs
LW APs & WLAN Controller
Optimizing Converged NWs
Implement WLAN Security & Management
WLAN QoS
WLAN Security
Managing WLANs (WLSE & WCS)
CCNP - Theory
Configuring the WLC
Configuring Wireless Clients
CCNP - Practical
Bundle:1 Internal or External WLAN Controller
2 X LWAPs with Antennas
2 X PCI Wireless NICs
CCNP – Equipment Needed
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What else is out there?
CCNA® Wireless:Configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks.
Certification:640-721 IUWNE
Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials
Exam Number: 640-721
Pre-requisite: CCNA
The future – CCNA Wireless
WLAN RF principles
WLAN technologies and topologies
Antennae concepts
802.11 protocols
Wireless media access
Wired to wireless network packet delivery
Cisco Unified Wireless Networks basic architecture
Controller discovery, association, and configuration
Adding mobility with roaming
Migrating standalone AP to LWAPP
Mobility Express architecture
Wireless clients
Installing and configuring the WCS
Securing, maintaining, and troubleshooting wireless networks
CCNA Wireless Topics
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So when will we see the Academy version of this course?
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Questions?