Wireless LANs in Academy Curricula

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Wireless LANs in Academy Curricula

• Presenter Gratitude Kudyachete
• gkudya_at_afralti.org
• EA - CATC

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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
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Networking Academy Product Portfolio
CAREERS
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CCNPScalable InternetworksSecure Converged WANs
Multilayer Switching Converged Networks
Enterprise Networking
CCNA-Security
CCNA-ExpRouting,Switching,WANs,Intro to Adv
Tech
Small and Medium Business Networking
CCNA-DiscRouting,Switching,WANs,Intro to Adv
Tech
FWLAN
FUNDAMENTALS ITE PC HW SW
Network Installer Basic IT Support System Admin
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills
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ITE Wireless
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ITE - Theory

• 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)

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ITE - Practical

• 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

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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
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CCNA Exploration
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CCNA Exp LAN Switching Wireless chapter 7
Theory
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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

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CCNA Equipment needed

• 2 X Linksys wireless routers (WRT300N or similar)
  OR SOHO equivalent Per POD
• Implied some Wireless NICs (2 per Wireless
  Router recommended)

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FWLAN Wireless ?
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FWLAN

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

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FWLAN - Theory

• 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)

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FWLAN - Practical

• All of it
• Client, AP, Bridging, Repeating, Security, etc.

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FWLAN Equipment Needed

• Bundle no longer available
• Used to be
• 2 APs
• 2 Bridges
• 8 PC NICs (for notebooks)
• 4 PCI NICs (for PCs)

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So what do/should we know at this stage?
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Wireless LAN (WLAN)
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Similarities between WLAN and LAN
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Wireless LAN Topologies
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Wireless Mesh Networking
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Wireless Mesh Networking
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Wireless VLAN Support
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Client Association connect to AP
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Offload Authentication
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Evolution of WLAN security
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There is more however
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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

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Cisco WLAN Implementation
2 WLAN Solutions
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Autonomous WLAN Solution
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Autonomous AP Configuration
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Initial configuration
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Lightweight WLAN Solution
WCS
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Lightweight WLAN Controller Configuration
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Configuring the WLC
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Configuring the WLC
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CCNP Wireless
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CCNP - Theory

• 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)

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CCNP - Practical

• Configuring the WLC
• Configuring Wireless Clients

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CCNP Equipment Needed

• Bundle
• 1 Internal or External WLAN Controller
• 2 X LWAPs with Antennas
• 2 X PCI Wireless NICs

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What else is out there?
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The future CCNA Wireless

• 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

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CCNA Wireless Topics

• 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

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