1 Wireless LANs – in Academy Curricula Presenter: Gratitude Kudyachete 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 2

3 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-Disc Routing, Switching, WANs, Intro to Adv Tech CCNP Scalable Internetworks Secure Converged WANs Multilayer Switching Converged Networks FWLAN FUNDAMENTALS ITE: PC HW & SW CCNA-Exp Routing, Switching, WANs, Intro to Adv Tech CCNA- Security ?

5 ITE & Wireless

 PART1 3. Install the Physical WNIC (like any other interface card) 8. Briefly describe WLAN & Wireless Ethernet Standards (mention media & standards) 9. Describe Wireless Security (mention security in Wireless)  PART2 13. Laptops - Describe Wi-Fi technology (repeat media, standards & security) 15. Install & Configure Wireless NIC (brief overview) ITE - Theory

 PART1 3. Install the Physical WNIC -PHYSICAL HW INSTALL ONLY 8. Briefly describe WLAN & Wireless Ethernet Standards 9. Describe Wireless Security  PART2 13. 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

9 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

14 FWLAN & Wireless

 Focuses on the design, planning, implementation, operation, and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs. FWLAN

 Introduction to Wireless LANs  (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

19 So what do/should we know at this stage?

Wireless LAN (WLAN)

Similarities between WLAN and LAN

Wireless LAN Topologies

Wireless Mesh Networking

Wireless VLAN Support

Client Association – connect to AP

Offload Authentication

Evolution of WLAN security

29 There is more however…

Wired Ethernet vs. WLAN  Access Layer 100 Mb  Distribution Layer 1 Gb  Core Layer 10 Gb  Access Layer 11/54 Mb  Distribution Layer N/A  Core Layer N/A 30

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

39 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

43 What else is out there?

 CCNA® Wireless: Configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks.  Certification: IUWNE Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials Exam Number: Pre-requisite: CCNA The future – CCNA Wireless

 WLAN RF principles  WLAN technologies and topologies  Antennae concepts  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

46 So when will we see the Academy version of this course?

47 Questions?