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Module 1: Wireless LAN (WLAN) Radio Technologies
Lesson 1: Defining Unlicensed Radio Frequency Bands and Standards
- IP Wireless Frequency Bands
- WLAN Standards
- 802.11 Standards and Usage
Lesson 2: Describing Spread Spectrum RF Technology and Modulation Techniques for 802.11
- Defining WLAN RF Technology
- Transmitting a Signal
- IEEE 802.11b Characteristics
- IEEE 802.11a Characteristics
- IEEE 802.11g Characteristics
Lesson 3: Defining Multipath Distortion and Diversity
- Multipath Distortion
- Mitigating Multipath Distortion
Module 2: Antenna Concepts
Lesson 1: Defining Antenna Theory
- Definition of Terms
- Antenna Concepts
- Various Antenna Types
- Typical Antenna Diagram
Lesson 2: Defining Antenna Regulatory Compliance
Lesson 3: Answering Common Antenna Deployment Questions
- Common Questions
- Bigger Antennas
- Use of Amplifies
- Attenuation
- Protecting Against Lightning
- Weatherproofing Radio Connectors
- Installing Antennas Outdoors
Module 3: WLAN Topologies
Lesson 1: Describing WLAN Technology Features
- Defining a WLAN
- Typical WLAN Topologies
Lesson 2: Describing Channels and Multi-Rate Shifting
- Channel Reuse
- Mixed Environments
- Multi-Rate Shifting
Lesson 3: Introducing Wireless Mesh Networking
- Wireless Mesh Networking
- Outdoor Wireless Mesh Solution Components
- Adaptive Wireless Path Protocol
- Mesh Applications
Module 4: Cisco Aironet WLAN Products
Lesson 1: Describing Wireless LAN Access Points, Bridges Antennas and Accessories
- Cisco Aironet Indoor Rugged Access Points
- 1500 Series Wireless Outdoor Mesh Access Points
- 1300 Series Access Point and Bridge
- Cisco Aironet Access Point Comparisons
- 1400 Series Wireless Bridge
- Powering Options for Access Points and Bridges
- Power Injectors for Access Points
- 2.4-GHz Antennas
- 5-GHz Antennas
Lesson 2: Describing WLAN Client Adapters
- Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Client Adapter
- Cisco Wireless IP Phone7920
- Cisco Compatible Extensions Program
Lesson 3: Describing WLAN Network Management, Control, and Services
- Cisco's Core WLAN Network Management
- CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
- CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine Express
- Cisco Secure ACS Solution Engine
- Cisco's Advanced WLAN Network Management
- Cisco WLAN Controllers
- Cisco Wireless Control System
- Cisco Wireless Location Appliance
- Integrated Services Routers
- Cisco 3200 Series Wireless and Mobile Routers
Lesson 4: Introducing Access Point Enterprise-Class Features
- Software Support
- Security
- Virtual LAN Support
- Quality of Service
Module 5: Wireless Bridges
- The Global Application Delivery Problem
- Application Optimization
- Application Monitoring
- Application Security
- Management Functionality
Lesson 1: Using Wireless Bridges and Alternatives
- Wireless Bridges and Bridge Alternatives
- 1300 Series Wireless Bridge
- 1300 Series Outdoor Channels and Power Levels
- 1400 Series Access Point Bridge
- 1400 Series Outdoor Channels and Power Levels
- BR1410 an BR1310 Deployment Scenarios
Lesson 2: Choosing Roles in the Radio Network
- Role in Radio Network
- Comparing Access Points and Bridges
Lesson 3: Determining Bridge Path Information
- Installation Considerations
- Distance and Path Loss Considerations
- Bridge Distance Calculations
- Outdoor Path Considerations
- Antenna Considerations
- Common Deployment Questions
Module 6: Aironet Desktop Utility
Lesson 1: Describing Configuration Utilities
- Software Download
- Supported Operating Systems
- PC Card LEDs
- Aironet Client Administrator Utility
Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring Aironet Desktop Utility
- Install the Aironet Desktop Utility
- Current Status Page
- ADU Profile Manager
- ADU Tools
Module 7: Core Access Point and Bridge Basic Configuration
Lesson 1: Describing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Core Products
- Introducing WLAN Management
- WLAN Core Products Overview
- Components and Protocols
- Management Benefits
- Security
- Roaming Concepts
Lesson 2: Setting up Autonomous Access Point Hardware
- Access Point Hardware
- Initial Connect and Reset
Lesson 3: Configuring the Access Point
- Access Point: Root Mode
- Home Page
- Express Setup
- Express Security Setup
- Network Interfaces
- Cisco Services
- VLAN Configuration
- QoS Configuration
- Simple Network Management Protocol Setup
- Filtering
- Access Point Cisco IOS CLI
Module 8: Security
Lesson 1: Introducing 802.11 Security
- WLAN Security
- Wired Equivalent Privacy
- Enhanced 802.11 Security
- Wi-Fi Protected Access
- Advanced Encryption Standard Encryption
Lesson 2: Defining Vulnerabilities of WLAN Security
- Basic 802.11 Security Concerns
- Documented WEP Attacks
- Passive and Active Attacks
Lesson 3: Introducing Cisco Wireless Security Suite
- Strong Authentication
- Cisco LEAP
- EAP-FAST
- EAP-PEAP
- EAP-TLS
Lesson 4: Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
- Network Configuration
- System Configuration
- External User Database
- Group Setup
- User Setup
Lesson 5: Configuring Encryption and Authentication on Autonomous Access Points
- Securing the Access Point
- Configuring the Access Point for Encryption and Authentication
- Non-Root Device Configuration
- Configuring MAC Authentication
- Configuring the Client for Authentication and Encryption
Module 9: WLAN Management Solutions
Lesson 1: Introducing CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
- Wireless LAN Solution Engine Features
- Device Discovery, Management and Configuration
- Fault Monitoring
- Using Reports
- Location Manager
- Monitoring you Network with Radio Management
- Intrusion Detection System
Lesson 2: Introducing the Cisco Wireless Control System
- Wireless Control System Overview
- Monitoring your Network with Cisco WCS
- Cisco WCS Maps
- Rogue Access Point Detection
Lesson 3: Introducing the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance
- Cisco Wireless Location Appliance Overview
- Location Tracking
- Calibration
- System Design
- Designing WLAN for Location
- Creating a Network Design in Cisco WCS
- Importing the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance into Cisco WCS
- Enabling and Configuring Device Tracking
Lesson 4: Identifying Other WLAN Management Tools
- Management Information Bases
- Wired Network Management System Tools
- Client Management
- RF Spectrum Management
- Tool Comparison
Module 8: Security
Module 10: Site Survey Preparation and Techniques
Lesson 1: Determining the Deployment Requirements for a Site Survey
- Methodology
- Customer Requirements
- Protocol Evaluation
- Coverage
- Possible Problem Areas
- Common Questions
- Access Point Placement Guidelines
- Enterprise Wireless Planning
- Documentation
- Preassessment Form
Lesson 2: Performing a Site Survey
- Preparation
- Access Point Placement
- Coverage Parameters
- Environmental Effects
- Survey Mistakes
Module 11: Manual Site Survey Tools and Utilities
Lesson 1: Identifying Site Survey Tools
- Types of Access Points
- Correct Surveying Equipment
- Client Cards
- Antennas
- Antenna Cable Loss
- Recommended Site Survey Equipment
- Cisco Wireless Site Survey Kit
Lesson 2: Using Site Survey Utilities
- Cisco Site Survey Tool
- Cisco Aironet Site Survey Utility
- AirMagnet Survey Pro Tool
- Cisco IP Phone 7920 Site Survey Tool
- Access Point Configuration
- Access Point Statistics
- Cisco 1000 Series Lightweight Access Point
Lesson 3: Using AirMagnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey
- Determining DSA Coverage
- DSA Coverage Audit
- Using the AirMagnet Site Survey
- Add an Access Point Icon
- Site Viewer Display Modes
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