Learn to design, manage, and troubleshoot enterprise wireless networks using the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. This course includes instructor-led training and in-depth instructor assisted, hands-on labs. The course focuses on advanced WLAN design, integrating Cisco wireless components into a wired infrastructure. Deployment topics include managing the WLAN by using the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) to manage advanced features. Security topics focus on integrating WLAN security using the WLAN controllers and controller-based access points in conjunction with the Cisco Secure ACS, and Network Admission Control (NAC). GigaWave's version provides updated labs with real Cisco gear loaded with controller firmware release 5.2 as well as the Cisco WCS software release 5.2. In addition, Cisco Access Control Server (ACS) is used to support authenticating clients via EAP-FAST, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS or Cisco LEAP.
For the ILT version of this course, laptops are provided for the students to participate in the hands-on labs. If you desire to use your own laptop, please bring a laptop computer with an available 32-bit CardBus slot and an Ethernet port as well as an internal wireless NIC, 802.11a/b/g. The laptop’s operating systems must be either MS Windows 2000 (SP4) or XP. The laptop should also have a 9-pin serial port or USB to serial adapter. IN ADDITION, you will need administrator rights to the laptop to install drivers for the wireless client used in class. .
