1. 1 Wireless LANs – in Academy Curricula Presenter: Gratitude Kudyachete gkudya@afralti.org EA - CATC

2. 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. 3 Existing Academy Offerings

4. 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. 5 ITE & Wireless

6.  PART1 3. 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)  PART2 13. Laptops - Describe Wi-Fi technology (repeat media, standards & security) 15. Install & Configure Wireless NIC (brief overview) ITE - Theory

7.  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

8. 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. 9 CCNA & Wireless

10. CCNA Exploration

11. CCNA Exp LAN Switching & Wireless – chapter 7 Theory

12. 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

13.  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. 14 FWLAN & Wireless

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

16.  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

17.  All of it Client, AP, Bridging, Repeating, Security, etc. FWLAN - Practical

18.  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. 19 So what do/should we know at this stage?

20. Wireless LAN (WLAN)

21. Similarities between WLAN and LAN

22. Wireless LAN Topologies

23. Wireless Mesh Networking

25. Wireless VLAN Support

26. Client Association – connect to AP

27. Offload Authentication

28. Evolution of WLAN security

29. 29 There is more however…

30. 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

31. Cisco WLAN Implementation 2 WLAN Solutions:

32. Autonomous WLAN Solution

33. Autonomous AP Configuration

34. Initial configuration

35. Lightweight WLAN Solution WCS

36. Lightweight WLAN Controller Configuration

37. Configuring the WLC

39. 39 CCNP & Wireless

40.  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

41.  Configuring the WLC  Configuring Wireless Clients CCNP - Practical

42.  Bundle: 1 Internal or External WLAN Controller 2 X LWAPs with Antennas 2 X PCI Wireless NICs CCNP – Equipment Needed

43. 43 What else is out there?

44.  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

45.  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

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

47. 47 Questions?