Certified Wireless Network Administrator

Certified Wireless Network Administrator - CWNACWNACWCWNPCW-CWNA1.0<ul> <li>Background and roles of Wi-Fi governing bodies, including the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance</li><li>Radio frequency properties and behaviors</li><li>Wireless signal fundamentals, including measurement principles</li><li>Antenna information, including types and installation best practices</li><li>Wi-Fi standards, including 802.11 extensions ac, ad, af, and ah</li><li>Wi-Fi device types and infrastructure options</li><li>Wi-Fi communications processes, including connection, roaming, and data transfer</li><li>General troubleshooting tips to common real-world 802.11n issues</li><li>Wi-Fi architecture best practices, including both network and wireless design</li><li>Similarities, differences, and peculiarities about Wi-Fi deployments in differing environments (offices, K-12 education, health care facilities, and more)</li><li>Security standards, best practices, known vulnerabilities, and remediation techniques for Wi-Fi networks</li><li>Site surveying, including requirements gathering, design, installation, and validation</li><li>Troubleshooting methodology, tools, and techniques, along with common issues</li></ul>Students should have basic networking knowledge, including understanding of the OSI Reference model and IP subnetting.<ul> <li>Administrators: network, systems, infrastructure, security, and LAN/WLANs</li><li>Support professionals: technical assistance and field support</li><li>Designers: network, systems, and infrastructure</li><li>Developers: wireless software and hardware products</li><li>Consultants and integrators: IT and security</li><li>Decision makers: infrastructure managers, IT managers, security directors, chief security officers, and chief technology officers</li><li>CCNAs</li></ul>WLAN and Networking Industry Organizations <ul> <li>Wi-Fi Related Organizations</li><li>The IEEE</li><li>PHY Amendments</li><li>802.11 Amendments</li><li>Wi-Fi Alliance</li><li>PoE (802.3)</li></ul>RF Characteristics and Behavior <ul> <li>Electromagnetic Spectrum</li><li>Wavelength, amplitude and other RF characteristics</li><li>Reflection, refraction and other RF behavior</li><li>RF Propagation</li><li>Basic Types of Modulation</li></ul>RF Mathematics and Measurements <ul> <li>RF units of measure</li><li>Basic RF mathematics</li><li>RF signal measurements</li><li>Understand link budgets</li></ul>RF Antennas and Hardware <ul> <li>RF Units of Measure</li><li>Types of Antennas and Antenna Systems Commonly Used With 802.11 WLANs</li><li>Antenna Polarization and Gain</li><li>Antenna Implementation</li><li>Types of Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Other Accessories</li></ul>802.11 PHYs and Network Types <ul> <li>802.11 PHYs and Network Types</li><li>802.11 Frequency Bands</li><li>802.11 Channels Explained</li><li>OSI Model Layers and Wi-Fi</li><li>802.11 Physical Layers (PHYs)</li><li>Throughput vs. Data Rate</li><li>RF Modulation Methods</li><li>802.11 Use Case Scenarios</li><li>WLAN Operating Modes including BSS. ESS and Roaming</li></ul>802.11 Network Devices <ul> <li>Access Point Features and Capabilities</li><li>AP and WLAN Management Systems</li><li>Wireless Monitoring Systems (Analytics)</li><li>WLAN Controller Functionality</li><li>Network Architecture Planes</li><li>WLAN Bridging</li><li>Client Devices</li><li>Client Device OS Configuration</li><li>Power over Ethernet (PoE) Functionality</li></ul>802.11 MAC Operations <ul> <li>802.11 Frames</li><li>Frame Aggregation</li><li>Guard Interval</li><li>General Frame Format</li><li>PHY Preamble</li><li>Management, Control and Data Frames</li><li>Locating WLANs</li></ul>802.11 Channel Access Methods <ul> <li>Differences between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA</li><li>Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)</li><li>Network Allocation Vector (NAV)</li><li>Clear Channel Assessment (CCA)</li><li>Interframe Spacing (IFS)</li><li>Contention Window (CW)</li><li>Quality of Service in 802.11 WLANs</li><li>Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF)</li><li>Additional Control Frames and Protection Modes</li></ul>WLAN Network Architectures <ul> <li>Control, Management and Data Planes</li><li>WLAN Controller Solutions</li><li>Network Architectures</li><li>RF Channel Planning</li><li>Service Set Configurations</li><li>Cell Sizing and Interference</li></ul>WLAN Requirements and Solutions <ul> <li>Explore WLAN Deployment Scenarios</li><li>BYOD and Guest Access</li><li>Mobile Device Management</li><li>Radio Resource Management (RRM) and other automatic RF management solutions</li><li>Additional Management Features</li></ul>Security Solutions for WLANs <ul> <li>Additional Authentication Features</li><li>Deprecated Standard Security</li><li>Weak Security Mechanisms</li><li>Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP</li><li>Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS)</li><li>Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security</li><li>Using Secure Protocols</li></ul>Site Surveys, Network Design and Validation <ul> <li>Survey Processes</li><li>Understanding Requirements</li><li>Verify Design Requirements</li><li>Documentation</li><li>Locating Interference</li><li>Spectrum Analysis</li><li>Application and Throughput Testing</li><li>Protocol Analysis</li></ul>WLAN Troubleshooting <ul> <li>CWNP Troubleshooting Methodology</li><li>Protocol Analysis Troubleshooting Features</li><li>Spectrum Analysis Troubleshooting Features</li><li>RF Interference</li><li>Hidden Nodes</li><li>Connectivity Problems</li></ul>Classroom Live Labs Remote Lab Familiarization <ul> <li>Overview</li><li>Task 1: Navigate the GigaWave Remote Lab</li><li>Task 2: Navigate the Interactive Diagram Page</li><li>Task 3: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 1: Visualizing RF Principles <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Visual Objective</li><li>Required Resources</li><li>Task 1: Prepare the Client Laptop in the Remote Lab</li><li>Task 2: Use Ekahau to visualize Free Space Path Loss</li><li>Task 3: Use Ekahau to Visualize Attenuation</li><li>Task 4: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 2: RF Mathematics <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Required Resources</li><li>Task 1: Complete These Power Conversions</li><li>Task 2: Calculate EIRP</li><li>Task 3: Calculate a Link Budget</li></ul> Lab 3: Visualizing Antenna Patterns <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Required Resources</li><li>Task 1: Open the FSPL File in Ekahau</li><li>Task 2: Use Various 2.4 Antenna and Observe the Change in RF Coverage</li><li>Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 4: 802.11 Basics <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Analyze Wireless Frames</li><li>Task 2: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 5: Initialize an Autonomous WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Configure an Autonomous AP via CLI</li><li>Task 2: Configure Your Standalone AP from the GUI</li><li>Task 3: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 6: Configure Security on Autonomous AP WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Configure the Autonomous AP for PSK</li><li>Task 2: Configure Windows 7 Client to Connect to the Pod-X-Auto Using PSK</li><li>Task 3: Add a Local Radius Client to the Autonomous AP</li><li>Task 4: Configure Local RADIUS Server on the Autonomous AP</li><li>Task 5: Configure an SSID for Local EAP on the Autonomous AP</li><li>Task 6: Configure the Windows Supplicant</li><li>Task 7: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 7: Configuring the WLC Central Switch WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Prepare the Client Laptop in the Remote Lab</li><li>Task 2: Review and Modify Management Access</li><li>Task 3: Review AP Status</li><li>Task 4: Configure a WLAN</li><li>Task 5: Associate the Client</li><li>Task 6: Disassociate the Client</li><li>Task 7: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 8: Configuring Security in a Centralized WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Configure the Data WLAN for PSK</li><li>Task 2: Configure the Wireless Client to Connect to the PSK WLAN</li><li>Task 3: Modify the WLAN to Support WPA2 with 802.1X Authentication</li><li>Task 4: Configure the Client and Access the Network</li><li>Task 5: Modify the WLAN to Support WebAuth</li><li>Task 6: Create a Local Net User</li><li>Task 7: Connect the Client to the WebAuth WLAN</li><li>Task 8: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 9: Implement a WLC Local Switch WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Configure the Controller</li><li>Task 2: Connect to the WLAN</li><li>Task 3: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 10: Configure Security on a Cloud WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Implement PSK Authentication on a Cloud WLAN Deployment</li><li>Task 2: Implement Local EAP-PEAP on a Cloud WLAN Deployment</li><li>Task 3: Implement WebAuth on a Cloud WLAN Deployment</li><li>Task 4: Disable SSIDs on the Cloud WLAN Deployment</li></ul> Lab 11: Perform Wi-Fi Scanning <ul> Activity Objective Topology Task 1: Enable Metageek insider Task 2: Review 2.4 GHz Activity Task 3: Review 5 GHz Activity Task 4: Close the Lab </ul> Lab 12: Perform a Predictive WLAN Design <ul> Activity Objective Task 1: Familiarization with Ekahau Site Survey Pro + Planner Task 2: Perform a Basic Predictive WLAN Design using a Single Floor Layout Task 3: Closing the Lab </ul> Lab 13: Perform Passive Site Survey <ul> Activity Objective Task 1: Configure AP for Spectrum Expert AP Mode of Operation Task 2: Configure Cisco Spectrum Expert – Spectrum Analyzer Software Task 3: Closing the Lab </ul>WLAN and Networking Industry Organizations <ul> <li>Wi-Fi Related Organizations</li><li>The IEEE</li><li>PHY Amendments</li><li>802.11 Amendments</li><li>Wi-Fi Alliance</li><li>PoE (802.3)</li></ul>RF Characteristics and Behavior <ul> <li>Electromagnetic Spectrum</li><li>Wavelength, amplitude and other RF characteristics</li><li>Reflection, refraction and other RF behavior</li><li>RF Propagation</li><li>Basic Types of Modulation</li></ul>RF Mathematics and Measurements <ul> <li>RF units of measure</li><li>Basic RF mathematics</li><li>RF signal measurements</li><li>Understand link budgets</li></ul>RF Antennas and Hardware <ul> <li>RF Units of Measure</li><li>Types of Antennas and Antenna Systems Commonly Used With 802.11 WLANs</li><li>Antenna Polarization and Gain</li><li>Antenna Implementation</li><li>Types of Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Other Accessories</li></ul>802.11 PHYs and Network Types <ul> <li>802.11 PHYs and Network Types</li><li>802.11 Frequency Bands</li><li>802.11 Channels Explained</li><li>OSI Model Layers and Wi-Fi</li><li>802.11 Physical Layers (PHYs)</li><li>Throughput vs. Data Rate</li><li>RF Modulation Methods</li><li>802.11 Use Case Scenarios</li><li>WLAN Operating Modes including BSS. ESS and Roaming</li></ul>802.11 Network Devices <ul> <li>Access Point Features and Capabilities</li><li>AP and WLAN Management Systems</li><li>Wireless Monitoring Systems (Analytics)</li><li>WLAN Controller Functionality</li><li>Network Architecture Planes</li><li>WLAN Bridging</li><li>Client Devices</li><li>Client Device OS Configuration</li><li>Power over Ethernet (PoE) Functionality</li></ul>802.11 MAC Operations <ul> <li>802.11 Frames</li><li>Frame Aggregation</li><li>Guard Interval</li><li>General Frame Format</li><li>PHY Preamble</li><li>Management, Control and Data Frames</li><li>Locating WLANs</li></ul>802.11 Channel Access Methods <ul> <li>Differences between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA</li><li>Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)</li><li>Network Allocation Vector (NAV)</li><li>Clear Channel Assessment (CCA)</li><li>Interframe Spacing (IFS)</li><li>Contention Window (CW)</li><li>Quality of Service in 802.11 WLANs</li><li>Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF)</li><li>Additional Control Frames and Protection Modes</li></ul>WLAN Network Architectures <ul> <li>Control, Management and Data Planes</li><li>WLAN Controller Solutions</li><li>Network Architectures</li><li>RF Channel Planning</li><li>Service Set Configurations</li><li>Cell Sizing and Interference</li></ul>WLAN Requirements and Solutions <ul> <li>Explore WLAN Deployment Scenarios</li><li>BYOD and Guest Access</li><li>Mobile Device Management</li><li>Radio Resource Management (RRM) and other automatic RF management solutions</li><li>Additional Management Features</li></ul>Security Solutions for WLANs <ul> <li>Additional Authentication Features</li><li>Deprecated Standard Security</li><li>Weak Security Mechanisms</li><li>Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP</li><li>Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS)</li><li>Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security</li><li>Using Secure Protocols</li></ul>Site Surveys, Network Design and Validation <ul> <li>Survey Processes</li><li>Understanding Requirements</li><li>Verify Design Requirements</li><li>Documentation</li><li>Locating Interference</li><li>Spectrum Analysis</li><li>Application and Throughput Testing</li><li>Protocol Analysis</li></ul>WLAN Troubleshooting <ul> <li>CWNP Troubleshooting Methodology</li><li>Protocol Analysis Troubleshooting Features</li><li>Spectrum Analysis Troubleshooting Features</li><li>RF Interference</li><li>Hidden Nodes</li><li>Connectivity Problems</li></ul>Classroom Live Labs Remote Lab Familiarization <ul> <li>Overview</li><li>Task 1: Navigate the GigaWave Remote Lab</li><li>Task 2: Navigate the Interactive Diagram Page</li><li>Task 3: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 1: Visualizing RF Principles <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Visual Objective</li><li>Required Resources</li><li>Task 1: Prepare the Client Laptop in the Remote Lab</li><li>Task 2: Use Ekahau to visualize Free Space Path Loss</li><li>Task 3: Use Ekahau to Visualize Attenuation</li><li>Task 4: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 2: RF Mathematics <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Required Resources</li><li>Task 1: Complete These Power Conversions</li><li>Task 2: Calculate EIRP</li><li>Task 3: Calculate a Link Budget</li></ul> Lab 3: Visualizing Antenna Patterns <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Required Resources</li><li>Task 1: Open the FSPL File in Ekahau</li><li>Task 2: Use Various 2.4 Antenna and Observe the Change in RF Coverage</li><li>Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 4: 802.11 Basics <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Analyze Wireless Frames</li><li>Task 2: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 5: Initialize an Autonomous WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Configure an Autonomous AP via CLI</li><li>Task 2: Configure Your Standalone AP from the GUI</li><li>Task 3: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 6: Configure Security on Autonomous AP WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Configure the Autonomous AP for PSK</li><li>Task 2: Configure Windows 7 Client to Connect to the Pod-X-Auto Using PSK</li><li>Task 3: Add a Local Radius Client to the Autonomous AP</li><li>Task 4: Configure Local RADIUS Server on the Autonomous AP</li><li>Task 5: Configure an SSID for Local EAP on the Autonomous AP</li><li>Task 6: Configure the Windows Supplicant</li><li>Task 7: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 7: Configuring the WLC Central Switch WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Prepare the Client Laptop in the Remote Lab</li><li>Task 2: Review and Modify Management Access</li><li>Task 3: Review AP Status</li><li>Task 4: Configure a WLAN</li><li>Task 5: Associate the Client</li><li>Task 6: Disassociate the Client</li><li>Task 7: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 8: Configuring Security in a Centralized WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Configure the Data WLAN for PSK</li><li>Task 2: Configure the Wireless Client to Connect to the PSK WLAN</li><li>Task 3: Modify the WLAN to Support WPA2 with 802.1X Authentication</li><li>Task 4: Configure the Client and Access the Network</li><li>Task 5: Modify the WLAN to Support WebAuth</li><li>Task 6: Create a Local Net User</li><li>Task 7: Connect the Client to the WebAuth WLAN</li><li>Task 8: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 9: Implement a WLC Local Switch WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Configure the Controller</li><li>Task 2: Connect to the WLAN</li><li>Task 3: Closing the Lab</li></ul> Lab 10: Configure Security on a Cloud WLAN Deployment <ul> <li>Activity Objective</li><li>Task 1: Implement PSK Authentication on a Cloud WLAN Deployment</li><li>Task 2: Implement Local EAP-PEAP on a Cloud WLAN Deployment</li><li>Task 3: Implement WebAuth on a Cloud WLAN Deployment</li><li>Task 4: Disable SSIDs on the Cloud WLAN Deployment</li></ul> Lab 11: Perform Wi-Fi Scanning <ul> Activity Objective Topology Task 1: Enable Metageek insider Task 2: Review 2.4 GHz Activity Task 3: Review 5 GHz Activity Task 4: Close the Lab </ul> Lab 12: Perform a Predictive WLAN Design <ul> Activity Objective Task 1: Familiarization with Ekahau Site Survey Pro + Planner Task 2: Perform a Basic Predictive WLAN Design using a Single Floor Layout Task 3: Closing the Lab </ul> Lab 13: Perform Passive Site Survey <ul> Activity Objective Task 1: Configure AP for Spectrum Expert AP Mode of Operation Task 2: Configure Cisco Spectrum Expert – Spectrum Analyzer Software Task 3: Closing the Lab </ul>- Background and roles of Wi-Fi governing bodies, including the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance - Radio frequency properties and behaviors - Wireless signal fundamentals, including measurement principles - Antenna information, including types and installation best practices - Wi-Fi standards, including 802.11 extensions ac, ad, af, and ah - Wi-Fi device types and infrastructure options - Wi-Fi communications processes, including connection, roaming, and data transfer - General troubleshooting tips to common real-world 802.11n issues - Wi-Fi architecture best practices, including both network and wireless design - Similarities, differences, and peculiarities about Wi-Fi deployments in differing environments (offices, K-12 education, health care facilities, and more) - Security standards, best practices, known vulnerabilities, and remediation techniques for Wi-Fi networks - Site surveying, including requirements gathering, design, installation, and validation - Troubleshooting methodology, tools, and techniques, along with common issuesStudents should have basic networking knowledge, including understanding of the OSI Reference model and IP subnetting.- Administrators: network, systems, infrastructure, security, and LAN/WLANs - Support professionals: technical assistance and field support - Designers: network, systems, and infrastructure - Developers: wireless software and hardware products - Consultants and integrators: IT and security - Decision makers: infrastructure managers, IT managers, security directors, chief security officers, and chief technology officers - CCNAsWLAN and Networking Industry Organizations - Wi-Fi Related Organizations - The IEEE - PHY Amendments - 802.11 Amendments - Wi-Fi Alliance - PoE (802.3) RF Characteristics and Behavior - Electromagnetic Spectrum - Wavelength, amplitude and other RF characteristics - Reflection, refraction and other RF behavior - RF Propagation - Basic Types of Modulation RF Mathematics and Measurements - RF units of measure - Basic RF mathematics - RF signal measurements - Understand link budgets RF Antennas and Hardware - RF Units of Measure - Types of Antennas and Antenna Systems Commonly Used With 802.11 WLANs - Antenna Polarization and Gain - Antenna Implementation - Types of Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Other Accessories 802.11 PHYs and Network Types - 802.11 PHYs and Network Types - 802.11 Frequency Bands - 802.11 Channels Explained - OSI Model Layers and Wi-Fi - 802.11 Physical Layers (PHYs) - Throughput vs. Data Rate - RF Modulation Methods - 802.11 Use Case Scenarios - WLAN Operating Modes including BSS. ESS and Roaming 802.11 Network Devices - Access Point Features and Capabilities - AP and WLAN Management Systems - Wireless Monitoring Systems (Analytics) - WLAN Controller Functionality - Network Architecture Planes - WLAN Bridging - Client Devices - Client Device OS Configuration - Power over Ethernet (PoE) Functionality 802.11 MAC Operations - 802.11 Frames - Frame Aggregation - Guard Interval - General Frame Format - PHY Preamble - Management, Control and Data Frames - Locating WLANs 802.11 Channel Access Methods - Differences between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA - Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) - Network Allocation Vector (NAV) - Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) - Interframe Spacing (IFS) - Contention Window (CW) - Quality of Service in 802.11 WLANs - Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) - Additional Control Frames and Protection Modes WLAN Network Architectures - Control, Management and Data Planes - WLAN Controller Solutions - Network Architectures - RF Channel Planning - Service Set Configurations - Cell Sizing and Interference WLAN Requirements and Solutions - Explore WLAN Deployment Scenarios - BYOD and Guest Access - Mobile Device Management - Radio Resource Management (RRM) and other automatic RF management solutions - Additional Management Features Security Solutions for WLANs - Additional Authentication Features - Deprecated Standard Security - Weak Security Mechanisms - Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP - Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS) - Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security - Using Secure Protocols Site Surveys, Network Design and Validation - Survey Processes - Understanding Requirements - Verify Design Requirements - Documentation - Locating Interference - Spectrum Analysis - Application and Throughput Testing - Protocol Analysis WLAN Troubleshooting - CWNP Troubleshooting Methodology - Protocol Analysis Troubleshooting Features - Spectrum Analysis Troubleshooting Features - RF Interference - Hidden Nodes - Connectivity Problems Classroom Live Labs Remote Lab Familiarization - Overview - Task 1: Navigate the GigaWave Remote Lab - Task 2: Navigate the Interactive Diagram Page - Task 3: Closing the Lab Lab 1: Visualizing RF Principles - Activity Objective - Visual Objective - Required Resources - Task 1: Prepare the Client Laptop in the Remote Lab - Task 2: Use Ekahau to visualize Free Space Path Loss - Task 3: Use Ekahau to Visualize Attenuation - Task 4: Closing the Lab Lab 2: RF Mathematics - Activity Objective - Required Resources - Task 1: Complete These Power Conversions - Task 2: Calculate EIRP - Task 3: Calculate a Link Budget Lab 3: Visualizing Antenna Patterns - Activity Objective - Required Resources - Task 1: Open the FSPL File in Ekahau - Task 2: Use Various 2.4 Antenna and Observe the Change in RF Coverage - Closing the Lab Lab 4: 802.11 Basics - Activity Objective - Task 1: Analyze Wireless Frames - Task 2: Closing the Lab Lab 5: Initialize an Autonomous WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Configure an Autonomous AP via CLI - Task 2: Configure Your Standalone AP from the GUI - Task 3: Closing the Lab Lab 6: Configure Security on Autonomous AP WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Configure the Autonomous AP for PSK - Task 2: Configure Windows 7 Client to Connect to the Pod-X-Auto Using PSK - Task 3: Add a Local Radius Client to the Autonomous AP - Task 4: Configure Local RADIUS Server on the Autonomous AP - Task 5: Configure an SSID for Local EAP on the Autonomous AP - Task 6: Configure the Windows Supplicant - Task 7: Closing the Lab Lab 7: Configuring the WLC Central Switch WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Prepare the Client Laptop in the Remote Lab - Task 2: Review and Modify Management Access - Task 3: Review AP Status - Task 4: Configure a WLAN - Task 5: Associate the Client - Task 6: Disassociate the Client - Task 7: Closing the Lab Lab 8: Configuring Security in a Centralized WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Configure the Data WLAN for PSK - Task 2: Configure the Wireless Client to Connect to the PSK WLAN - Task 3: Modify the WLAN to Support WPA2 with 802.1X Authentication - Task 4: Configure the Client and Access the Network - Task 5: Modify the WLAN to Support WebAuth - Task 6: Create a Local Net User - Task 7: Connect the Client to the WebAuth WLAN - Task 8: Closing the Lab Lab 9: Implement a WLC Local Switch WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Configure the Controller - Task 2: Connect to the WLAN - Task 3: Closing the Lab Lab 10: Configure Security on a Cloud WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Implement PSK Authentication on a Cloud WLAN Deployment - Task 2: Implement Local EAP-PEAP on a Cloud WLAN Deployment - Task 3: Implement WebAuth on a Cloud WLAN Deployment - Task 4: Disable SSIDs on the Cloud WLAN Deployment Lab 11: Perform Wi-Fi Scanning Activity Objective Topology Task 1: Enable Metageek insider Task 2: Review 2.4 GHz Activity Task 3: Review 5 GHz Activity Task 4: Close the Lab Lab 12: Perform a Predictive WLAN Design Activity Objective Task 1: Familiarization with Ekahau Site Survey Pro + Planner Task 2: Perform a Basic Predictive WLAN Design using a Single Floor Layout Task 3: Closing the Lab Lab 13: Perform Passive Site Survey Activity Objective Task 1: Configure AP for Spectrum Expert AP Mode of Operation Task 2: Configure Cisco Spectrum Expert – Spectrum Analyzer Software Task 3: Closing the LabWLAN and Networking Industry Organizations - Wi-Fi Related Organizations - The IEEE - PHY Amendments - 802.11 Amendments - Wi-Fi Alliance - PoE (802.3) RF Characteristics and Behavior - Electromagnetic Spectrum - Wavelength, amplitude and other RF characteristics - Reflection, refraction and other RF behavior - RF Propagation - Basic Types of Modulation RF Mathematics and Measurements - RF units of measure - Basic RF mathematics - RF signal measurements - Understand link budgets RF Antennas and Hardware - RF Units of Measure - Types of Antennas and Antenna Systems Commonly Used With 802.11 WLANs - Antenna Polarization and Gain - Antenna Implementation - Types of Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Other Accessories 802.11 PHYs and Network Types - 802.11 PHYs and Network Types - 802.11 Frequency Bands - 802.11 Channels Explained - OSI Model Layers and Wi-Fi - 802.11 Physical Layers (PHYs) - Throughput vs. Data Rate - RF Modulation Methods - 802.11 Use Case Scenarios - WLAN Operating Modes including BSS. ESS and Roaming 802.11 Network Devices - Access Point Features and Capabilities - AP and WLAN Management Systems - Wireless Monitoring Systems (Analytics) - WLAN Controller Functionality - Network Architecture Planes - WLAN Bridging - Client Devices - Client Device OS Configuration - Power over Ethernet (PoE) Functionality 802.11 MAC Operations - 802.11 Frames - Frame Aggregation - Guard Interval - General Frame Format - PHY Preamble - Management, Control and Data Frames - Locating WLANs 802.11 Channel Access Methods - Differences between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA - Distributed Coordination Function (DCF) - Network Allocation Vector (NAV) - Clear Channel Assessment (CCA) - Interframe Spacing (IFS) - Contention Window (CW) - Quality of Service in 802.11 WLANs - Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF) - Additional Control Frames and Protection Modes WLAN Network Architectures - Control, Management and Data Planes - WLAN Controller Solutions - Network Architectures - RF Channel Planning - Service Set Configurations - Cell Sizing and Interference WLAN Requirements and Solutions - Explore WLAN Deployment Scenarios - BYOD and Guest Access - Mobile Device Management - Radio Resource Management (RRM) and other automatic RF management solutions - Additional Management Features Security Solutions for WLANs - Additional Authentication Features - Deprecated Standard Security - Weak Security Mechanisms - Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP - Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS) - Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security - Using Secure Protocols Site Surveys, Network Design and Validation - Survey Processes - Understanding Requirements - Verify Design Requirements - Documentation - Locating Interference - Spectrum Analysis - Application and Throughput Testing - Protocol Analysis WLAN Troubleshooting - CWNP Troubleshooting Methodology - Protocol Analysis Troubleshooting Features - Spectrum Analysis Troubleshooting Features - RF Interference - Hidden Nodes - Connectivity Problems Classroom Live Labs Remote Lab Familiarization - Overview - Task 1: Navigate the GigaWave Remote Lab - Task 2: Navigate the Interactive Diagram Page - Task 3: Closing the Lab Lab 1: Visualizing RF Principles - Activity Objective - Visual Objective - Required Resources - Task 1: Prepare the Client Laptop in the Remote Lab - Task 2: Use Ekahau to visualize Free Space Path Loss - Task 3: Use Ekahau to Visualize Attenuation - Task 4: Closing the Lab Lab 2: RF Mathematics - Activity Objective - Required Resources - Task 1: Complete These Power Conversions - Task 2: Calculate EIRP - Task 3: Calculate a Link Budget Lab 3: Visualizing Antenna Patterns - Activity Objective - Required Resources - Task 1: Open the FSPL File in Ekahau - Task 2: Use Various 2.4 Antenna and Observe the Change in RF Coverage - Closing the Lab Lab 4: 802.11 Basics - Activity Objective - Task 1: Analyze Wireless Frames - Task 2: Closing the Lab Lab 5: Initialize an Autonomous WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Configure an Autonomous AP via CLI - Task 2: Configure Your Standalone AP from the GUI - Task 3: Closing the Lab Lab 6: Configure Security on Autonomous AP WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Configure the Autonomous AP for PSK - Task 2: Configure Windows 7 Client to Connect to the Pod-X-Auto Using PSK - Task 3: Add a Local Radius Client to the Autonomous AP - Task 4: Configure Local RADIUS Server on the Autonomous AP - Task 5: Configure an SSID for Local EAP on the Autonomous AP - Task 6: Configure the Windows Supplicant - Task 7: Closing the Lab Lab 7: Configuring the WLC Central Switch WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Prepare the Client Laptop in the Remote Lab - Task 2: Review and Modify Management Access - Task 3: Review AP Status - Task 4: Configure a WLAN - Task 5: Associate the Client - Task 6: Disassociate the Client - Task 7: Closing the Lab Lab 8: Configuring Security in a Centralized WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Configure the Data WLAN for PSK - Task 2: Configure the Wireless Client to Connect to the PSK WLAN - Task 3: Modify the WLAN to Support WPA2 with 802.1X Authentication - Task 4: Configure the Client and Access the Network - Task 5: Modify the WLAN to Support WebAuth - Task 6: Create a Local Net User - Task 7: Connect the Client to the WebAuth WLAN - Task 8: Closing the Lab Lab 9: Implement a WLC Local Switch WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Configure the Controller - Task 2: Connect to the WLAN - Task 3: Closing the Lab Lab 10: Configure Security on a Cloud WLAN Deployment - Activity Objective - Task 1: Implement PSK Authentication on a Cloud WLAN Deployment - Task 2: Implement Local EAP-PEAP on a Cloud WLAN Deployment - Task 3: Implement WebAuth on a Cloud WLAN Deployment - Task 4: Disable SSIDs on the Cloud WLAN Deployment Lab 11: Perform Wi-Fi Scanning Activity Objective Topology Task 1: Enable Metageek insider Task 2: Review 2.4 GHz Activity Task 3: Review 5 GHz Activity Task 4: Close the Lab Lab 12: Perform a Predictive WLAN Design Activity Objective Task 1: Familiarization with Ekahau Site Survey Pro + Planner Task 2: Perform a Basic Predictive WLAN Design using a Single Floor Layout Task 3: Closing the Lab Lab 13: Perform Passive Site Survey Activity Objective Task 1: Configure AP for Spectrum Expert AP Mode of Operation Task 2: Configure Cisco Spectrum Expert – Spectrum Analyzer Software Task 3: Closing the Lab5 jours2250.002730.003295.004545.00