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May 2008

In this issue:

>> Updated Cisco WLAN Training >> Revised Hands-On Labs

>> Cisco WLAN Course Bundle >> Discounts Available

>> Cisco WLAN Course Catalog >> Includes Detailed Course Descriptions & Schedule

>> Technical White Paper >> Providing Guest Access in the Enterprise Environment Using the Cisco WLAN Controller

>> Tech Tip >> Enabling Wireless Guest Access Through Mobility Anchors

>> Recorded Technical Webinar >> Rogue or Neighbor? WLAN Device Identification 101
>> New Cisco 802.11n Downloads

Training Corner >>

Updated Cisco WLAN Training >> Revised Hands-On Labs
GigaWave's version of each course below provides updated hands-on labs which cover the controller firmware release 4.2 as well as the Cisco WCS software release 4.2.

Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals v2.0 (CWLF)
Course content includes a thorough overview of concepts of standalone and controller-based access points and controllers, network management solutions and security.

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Cisco Wireless LAN Advanced Topics v2.0 (CWLAT)
Course content focuses on advanced WLAN design and integrating Cisco wireless components into a wired infrastructure.

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Cisco Unified Wireless Networking v4.1 (CUWN)
Course content is based on lightweight access points, controllers, and the advanced feature set.

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Buy Cisco WLAN Course Bundle and SAVE! >> Bundle Offers 10% Discount Off Each Class
• Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals v2.0 (CWLF)
• Cisco Wireless LAN Advanced Topics v2.0 (CWLAT)
Students must register for both courses concurrently in order for the 10% discount for each class to apply. Regular list price for each course is $2,695.00. For questions and to take advantage of this limited time offer, please contact Melissa Elizondo at (210) 375-0085. Please reference promotional code: CWLF-CWLAT-PROMO. Offer expires June 30, 2008.

Cisco Wireless LAN Course Catalog >> Includes Detailed Course Descriptions & Schedule
GigaWave Technologies now offers a comprehensive Cisco Wireless LAN Course Catalog complete with detailed course descriptions and a robust, outlined training schedule. Download a PDF copy today to browse Cisco WLAN training for the Cisco Unified Wireless Network and to view thorough directions on each method to register for courses. For questions, please contact GigaWave Technologies at 210-375-0085 or info@giga-wave.com.

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Technical Whitepaper >> Providing Guest Access in the Enterprise Environment Using the Cisco WLAN Controller

Today, there is an increased need for organizations to provide secure guest access for its visitors to allow guests to use the Internet or check email during a break. Offering a reliable and safe guest network is a professional courtesy that allows guests to remain efficient and productive while away from their own offices.

While a guest network is important to an organization's visitors, it is imperative to create one that does not compromise the corporate network. This white paper reflects on the design and deployment of a guest network using the Cisco WLAN controller, isolated from the corporate network, that will provide both wired and wireless guest access.

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Tech Tip From The WLAN Experts >> Enabling Wireless Guest Access Through Mobility Anchors

Guest wireless LANs (WLANs), are increasingly necessary but anyone considering making a guest WLAN is faced with several questions:
>> What are the risks?
>> Will I need additional virtual LANs (VLANs)?
>> How do I keep guests separated from the production network?
>> How does this change affect my access point deployment?

Q: How do I enable wireless guest access without disrupting the integrity and safety of the main network?
A: Mobility anchors used in Cisco's controller-based architecture give you a risk free solution that need no additional VLANs and require no changes to how your APs are physically deployed. Even though guests use the same APs as corporate users, the controllers logically separate guest traffic from the corporate LAN, ensuring the corporate LAN's safety.

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Recorded Technical Webinar >> Rogue Or Neighbor? WLAN Device Identification 101

Want to keep wireless access hackers and hangers on from affecting your network security and performance? Listen in and learn how to identify who is on your network. With Wi-Fi networks popping up everywhere, the job of distinguishing friendly devices from potentially dangerous ones is complicated. From an office building in the center of a major city, it is possible to detect signals from over 100 APs, not including the ones installed to provide network service. Hosted by AirMagnet and TerraWave Solutions.

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New Cisco 802.11n Downloads

• 802.11n Wireless Technology Overview >> Learn More
• 802.11n Design and Deployment Guidelines >> Learn More
• Cisco Aironet 1250 Series Access Points – Power Options >> Learn More

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