This course enables a network administrator to deploy a wireless LAN (WLAN) enterprise solution through the identification and successful implementation of site-appropriate hardware and software features in a Cisco Unified Wireless Network.

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

• Identify how the CUWN solution meets the challenges of successful WLAN deployments.
• Select and properly install the Cisco Unified Wireless Network hardware appropriate to site and use requirements.
• Administer CUWN, 802.11 security policies, and QoS appropriately to protect and optimize performance on the wireless network.
• Configure and implement the key CUWN security features to mitigate WLAN security threats.
• Utilize a recommended troubleshooting methodology and the various tools available to gather and assess system data to isolate equipment failures and security threats.

1:Cisco Wireless LAN Solution

• Characterizing Cisco Enterprise Wireless LAN
• Understanding Hardware Models
• Describing WLC Terms and Protocols

2:CUWN Installation and Configuration

• Installing Hardware Components
• Configuring the WLC Setup
• Configuring WLC Settings
• Configuring LAG
• Describing AP Operational Modes
• Configuring 802.11 Protocols, Performance Optimization and Auto RF
• Implementing Cisco CleanAir

3:CUWN Administration

• Associating an AP to a WLC
• Configuring Mobility Groups and Roaming
• Administering Individual WLANs and AP Groups
• Configuring QOS
• Performing General Administration
• Describing 802.11 Weak Security Policy

4:WLAN Security

• Configuring Security Parameter
• Configuring CUWN to Support 802.1X Authentication

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting
• Gathering VLAN Traffic and other Data
• Configuring Policies and Management
• Loading Device Code and Managing Configuration Data

• Channel Partner / Reseller
• Customer
• Employee

• Cisco CCNA® or equivalent work experience- ICND1 and ICND2 or CCNABC
• Familiarity with Windows and Windows networking
• Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE)