Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals & Site Survey

This course provides instructor-led training with assisted, hands-on labs. The curriculum is designed to give students a firm understanding of the Cisco Aironet product set, radio frequency theory, 802.11 standards, WLAN topologies, basic antenna theory and an introduction to WLAN security and bridging techniques. Hands-on access point and client adaptor labs provide attendees with experience setting up and securing a wireless LAN. Presentation material will explore WLAN applications in specific markets, WLAN topologies and design concerns, essential equipment, AP configuration, and site survey techniques.Course content

• Implementing CiscoNAC
• ImplementingCANAC
• MARSIntroduction and Installation
• Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems
• Network Admission Control

Security ManagementWLANRadio Technologies

• Unlicensed Frequency Bands
• Spread Spectrum RF Technology
• IEEE802.11b Characteristics
• IEEE802.11a Characteristics
• IEEE802.11g Characteristics
• Multipath Distortion

Appliance Setup and Initial Configuration

• Antenna Characteristics
• Cisco 2.4GHz Standard Antennas
• Cisco Aironet 5 GHz Antennas
• Cisco Aironet 1100 Series and 1130AG Series Access Point Internal Antennas
• Diversity Antennas

WirelessLANTopologies

• WirelessLANTechnology Features
• Enterprise Topologies
• Channel Reuse
• Multi-Rate Shifting
• Inline Power
• Access PointVLANFeature
• Access Point Quality of Service Feature
• Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network

Cisco Aironet WirelessLANProducts

• WLANProduct Features
• WLANProduct Line
• WirelessLANClient Adapters
• Cisco 7920 Wireless IP Phone
• Wireless Bridge Features
• Cisco Services

Wireless Bridges

• Bridge Definitions and Bridge Alternatives
• Product Introduction
• Role in Radio Network
• Installation Considerations
• Path Loss Considerations
• Bridge Distance Calculation
• Path Considerations
• Site Survey
• Antenna Issues
• Interference Detection
• Antenna Installation
• Common Questions and Misconceptions

Aironet Client Utility and Aironet Desktop Utility

• Wireless Software Download Centre
• Supported Operating Systems
• PC Card LEDs
• Aironet Administrator Configuration Tool
• Aironet Administrator Configuration Utility
• Aironet Desktop Utility
• Aironet Client Utility

Access Point and Bridge Configuration

• Access Point: Root Mode
• Access Point Hardware
• Initial Connect and Reset
• Firmware Upgrade and Distribution
• Express Set-Up
• Setup of Network Ports and Data Rates
• Association
• Cisco Services
• VLANandSSIDConfiguration
• RADIUSAuthentication and Wireless Domain Services
• Quality of Service Configuration
• Simple Network Management Protocol Setup
• Filtering
• Access Point CiscoIOSCLIInterface
• System Management
• Statistics
• Association Parameters
• BridgeLED'S
• Initial Connect
• Setup of Network Ports
• VLANConfiguration

Security 802.11 Security

• WLANSecurity Vulnerabilities
• Cisco Security Suite
• WLANSecurity Best Practices
• Configuring the Access Point for Encryption and Authentication
• ConfiguringWLANDevices for Authentication
• Non-Root Device Configuration andMACAuthentication
• Configuring the Client for Authentication and Encryption
• Configuring Cisco SecureACS
• Cisco SecureACSUser Setup

WLANManagement Solution

• Introduction toWLANManagement
• Structured Wireless-Aware Network Solution
• CiscoWorks WirelessLANSolution Engine
• CiscoWorksWLSERadio Management Tools
• OtherWLANManagement Options

Impact ofWLANApplications and Design on a Site Survey

• WLANApplications
• WLANDesign
• Retail
• Warehousing & Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Hotels & Hospitality
• Hot Spots
• Education
• Offices
• Transportation
• Government

Manual Site Survey Tools

• Access Point Selection
• Site Survey Equipment

Manual Site Survey Utilities

• Cisco Aironet Client Utility
• AirMagnet Site Survey Tool
• Cisco Wireless IP Phone 7920
• Configure an Access Point for a Survey
• CiscoWorksWLSEAssisted Site Survey
• Using Pings for Surveys

Using the AirMagnet Site Survey Tool for a Manual Survey

• Designed Service Area Coverage
• Airmagnet Site Survey Tool

Manual Site Survey Techniques

• Preparation
• Indoor Site Survey Concepts
• Manual Survey Situations and Obstacles

Assisted Site Survey Techniques

• Density Testing
• Client Walkabout
• Final Testing

WLANDesign Considerations

• LANInfrastructure
• Cables and Connectors
• Plenum
• Firewalls
• Risers
• Mounting
• Securing the Access Point
• Splitters
• NEMAEnclosures