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Wireless LANs – in Academy Curricula

Presenter: Gratitude Kudyachete

gkudya@afralti.org

EA - CATC

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?