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Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals & Site Survey

This course provides instructor-led training with assisted, hands-on labs. The curriculum is designed to give students a firm understanding of the Cisco Aironet product set, radio frequency theory, 802.11 standards, WLAN topologies, basic antenna theory and an introduction to WLAN security and bridging techniques. Hands-on access point and client adaptor labs provide attendees with experience setting up and securing a wireless LAN. Presentation material will explore WLAN applications in specific markets, WLAN topologies and design concerns, essential equipment, AP configuration, and site survey techniques. £1,550.00

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Overview

This course provides instructor-led training with assisted, hands-on labs. The curriculum is designed to give students a firm understanding of the Cisco Aironet product set, radio frequency theory, 802.11 standards, WLAN topologies, basic antenna theory and an introduction to WLAN security and bridging techniques. Hands-on access point and client adaptor labs provide attendees with experience setting up and securing a wireless LAN. Presentation material will explore WLAN applications in specific markets, WLAN topologies and design concerns, essential equipment, AP configuration, and site survey techniques.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to this course.

Who should attend?

The Cisco AWFSS course is targeted at technical engineers, network integrators and technical sales personnel, who need to know how to sell, design, install, support wireless networks.

What you will learn

  • State basic RF and Antenna theory
  • Identify and define Cisco WLAN product offerings
  • Demonstrate knowledge of WLAN Fundamentals
  • Install WLAN client adapters, drivers, associated utilities
  • Configure Client adaptors and Access Points.
  • Understand best practices for securing an Enterprise Class Wireless LAN.
  • Perform an entry level site survey and provide proper documentation of site survey findings.
  • Design, sell, and install enterprise-class WLANs and building-to-building wireless bridges.

Course content

  • Implementing Cisco NAC
  • Implementing CANAC
  • MARS Introduction and Installation
  • Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems
  • Network Admission Control
Security Management WLAN Radio Technologies
  • Unlicensed Frequency Bands
  • Spread Spectrum RF Technology
  • IEEE 802.11b Characteristics
  • IEEE 802.11a Characteristics
  • IEEE 802.11g Characteristics
  • Multipath Distortion
Appliance Setup and Initial Configuration
  • Antenna Characteristics
  • Cisco 2.4GHz Standard Antennas
  • Cisco Aironet 5 GHz Antennas
  • Cisco Aironet 1100 Series and 1130AG Series Access Point Internal Antennas
  • Diversity Antennas
Wireless LAN Topologies
  • Wireless LAN Technology Features
  • Enterprise Topologies
  • Channel Reuse
  • Multi-Rate Shifting
  • Inline Power
  • Access Point VLAN Feature
  • Access Point Quality of Service Feature
  • Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Products
  • WLAN Product Features
  • WLAN Product Line
  • Wireless LAN Client Adapters
  • Cisco 7920 Wireless IP Phone
  • Wireless Bridge Features
  • Cisco Services
Wireless Bridges
  • Bridge Definitions and Bridge Alternatives
  • Product Introduction
  • Role in Radio Network
  • Installation Considerations
  • Path Loss Considerations
  • Bridge Distance Calculation
  • Path Considerations
  • Site Survey
  • Antenna Issues
  • Interference Detection
  • Antenna Installation
  • Common Questions and Misconceptions
Aironet Client Utility and Aironet Desktop Utility
  • Wireless Software Download Centre
  • Supported Operating Systems
  • PC Card LEDs
  • Aironet Administrator Configuration Tool
  • Aironet Administrator Configuration Utility
  • Aironet Desktop Utility
  • Aironet Client Utility
Access Point and Bridge Configuration
  • Access Point: Root Mode
  • Access Point Hardware
  • Initial Connect and Reset
  • Firmware Upgrade and Distribution
  • Express Set-Up
  • Setup of Network Ports and Data Rates
  • Association
  • Cisco Services
  • VLAN and SSID Configuration
  • RADIUS Authentication and Wireless Domain Services
  • Quality of Service Configuration
  • Simple Network Management Protocol Setup
  • Filtering
  • Access Point Cisco IOS CLI Interface
  • System Management
  • Statistics
  • Association Parameters
  • Bridge LED’S
  • Initial Connect
  • Setup of Network Ports
  • VLAN Configuration
Security 802.11 Security
  • WLAN Security Vulnerabilities
  • Cisco Security Suite
  • WLAN Security Best Practices
  • Configuring the Access Point for Encryption and Authentication
  • Configuring WLAN Devices for Authentication
  • Non-Root Device Configuration and MAC Authentication
  • Configuring the Client for Authentication and Encryption
  • Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
  • Cisco Secure ACS User Setup
WLAN Management Solution
  • Introduction to WLAN Management
  • Structured Wireless-Aware Network Solution
  • CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
  • CiscoWorks WLSE Radio Management Tools
  • Other WLAN Management Options
Impact of WLAN Applications and Design on a Site Survey
  • WLAN Applications
  • WLAN Design
  • Retail
  • Warehousing & Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Hotels & Hospitality
  • Hot Spots
  • Education
  • Offices
  • Transportation
  • Government
Manual Site Survey Tools
  • Access Point Selection
  • Site Survey Equipment
Manual Site Survey Utilities
  • Cisco Aironet Client Utility
  • AirMagnet Site Survey Tool
  • Cisco Wireless IP Phone 7920
  • Configure an Access Point for a Survey
  • CiscoWorks WLSE Assisted Site Survey
  • Using Pings for Surveys
Using the AirMagnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey
  • Designed Service Area Coverage
  • Airmagnet Site Survey Tool
Manual Site Survey Techniques
  • Preparation
  • Indoor Site Survey Concepts
  • Manual Survey Situations and Obstacles
Assisted Site Survey Techniques
  • Density Testing
  • Client Walkabout
  • Final Testing
WLAN Design Considerations
  • LAN Infrastructure
  • Cables and Connectors
  • Plenum
  • Firewalls
  • Risers
  • Mounting
  • Securing the Access Point
  • Splitters
  • NEMA Enclosures

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