Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals (CWLF v 2.0)

Course Objectives

• Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these objectives:
• Describe detailed modulation and spreading techniques and how it is used with various antennas
• Describe detailed technical features, functions, and benefits of the Cisco wireless LAN products and how they compare to each other
• Describe Aironet Desktop Utility and the Cisco Secure Services Client
• Define the concept of using wireless devices to create a WLAN using the standalone products
• Define concepts of using wireless devices to create a Layer 2 bridge
• Configure a controller-based wireless network using a Cisco wireless LAN controller
• Describe the requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey
• Describe the steps, concepts, and tools available while performing a site survey

Course outline

• Module 1   Wireless Technology

Describe detailed modulation and spreading techniques and how it is used with various antennas.

• Module 2    Cisco WLAN Products

Describe detailed technical features, functions, and benefits of the Cisco wireless LAN products and how they compare to each other.

• Module 3    Cisco Wireless Clients and Supplicants 

Describe Aironet Desktop Utility and the Cisco Secure Services Client.

• Module 4    Standalone Access Point Administration 

Define the concept of using wireless devices to create a WLAN using the standalone products.

• Module 5    Wireless Bridges

Define concepts of using wireless devices to create a Layer 2 bridge.

• Module 6    Cisco Unified WLAN Administration

Configure a controller-based wireless network using a Cisco wireless LAN controller.

• Module 7    Site Survey Preparation and Techniques

Describe the requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey.

• Module 8    Tools and Utilities

Describe the steps, concepts, and tools available while performing a site survey.