CCNA Wireless Certification - CCNA Wireless

Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless) validates associate-level knowledge and skills to configure, implement and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment.

With a CCNA Wireless certification, network professionals can support a basic wireless network on a Cisco WLAN in a SMB to enterprise network.

The CCNA Wireless curriculum includes information and practice activities to prepare them for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks.

The certification comprises of two courses, Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices pt1 v2.0 and Implementing Unified Wireless Networking Essentials v2.0. Both courses need to be completed in order to attain the certification.

Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices pt1 v2.0

This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge required to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network,including configuring a LAN switch, configuring an IP router, connecting to a WAN, and identifying basic security threats.

At the end of this course students should be able to complete the configuration, implementation and troubleshooting of a small branch network under supervision.

Target Audience

This course is intended for network engineers and administrators who will install, operate and troubleshoot a small branch office Enterprise network.

This is an entry level course and is ideal for those individuals new to networking and looking to start their Cisco Career Certification accreditation.

Pre-Requisites

• Basic Windows navigation and keyboard literacy skills
• Basic Internet usage skills
• Basic IP addressing knowledge

After you complete this course you will be able to:

• Describe network fundamentals and build simple LANs
• Establish Internet connectivity
• Manage network device security
• Expand small- to medium-sized networks with WAN connectivity
• Describe IPv6 basics

Course Content

• Establishing Internet Connectivity
• Managing Network Device Security
• Building a Medium-Sized Network
• Introducing IPv6
• Building a Simple Network
• Exploring the Functions of Networking
• Understanding the Host-to-Host Communications Model
• Introducing LANsOperating Cisco IOS SoftwareStarting a Switch
• Understanding Ethernet and Switch Operation
• Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues
• Establishing Internet Connectivity
• Understanding the TCP/IP Internet Layer
• Understanding IP Addressing and Subnets
• Understanding the TCP/IP Transport Layer
• Exploring the Functions of Routing
• Configuring a Cisco Router
• Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
• Enabling Static Routing
• Managing Traffic Using ACLsEnabling Internet Connectivity
• Managing Network Device Security
• Securing Administrative Access
• Implementing Device Hardening
• Implementing Traffic Filtering with ACLs
• Building a Medium-Sized Network
• Implementing VLANs and Trunks
• Routing between VLANs
• Using a Cisco Network Device as a DHCP Server
• Introducing WAN Technologies
• Introducing Dynamic Routing Protocols
• Implementing OSPF
• Introducing IPv6
• Introducing Basic IPv6
• Understanding IPv6
• Configuring IPv6 Routing

Labs:

• Lab 1-1: Performing Switch Startup and Initial Configuration
• Lab 1-2: Troubleshooting Switch Media Issues
• Lab 2-1: Performing Initial Router Setup and Configuration
• Lab 2-2: Connecting to the Internet
• Lab 3-1: Enhancing the Security of the Initial Configuration
• Lab 3-2: Device Hardening
• Lab 3-3: Filtering Traffic with ACLs
• Lab 4-1: Configuring Expanded Switched Networks
• Lab 4-2: Configuring DHCP Server
• Lab 4-3: Implementing OSPF
• Lab 5-1: Configure and Verify Basic IPv6
• Lab 5-2: Configure and Verify Stateless Autoconfiguration
• Lab 5-3: Configure and Verify IPv6 Routing
• Lab S-1: ICND1 Superlab

Implementing Unified Wireless Networking Essentials v2.0

The Implementing Cisco Unified Networking Essentials is a five day ILT course, designed to help students prepare for the CCNA Wireless certification,an associate level certification specialising in the wireless field.

The goal of IUWNE is to provide students with the information and practice activities necessary to prepare them for designing, installing, configuring, monitoring and conducting basic troubleshooting tasks on a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise installations.

This is an associate level course and as such aims to provide only entry level information, and does not specialise in any of the advanced features of the Cisco WLAN networks solutions.

Target Audience

The primary audience is those individuals interested in gaining an overview of a Cisco WLAN and the technologies that can be deployed within that Network.

It is an ideal course for those that are new to wireless and are looking to gain the 1st level of wireless certification.

Pre-Requisites

Prior Attendnce of ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 is recommended

It is also recommended that before attending this training delegates would have a basic knowledge of Cisco lifecycle deployment, SONA, Wireless standards (IEEE), wireless regulator environment (FCC, ETSI, etc) and wireless certification organisation (WIFI alliance)

After you complete this course you will be able to:

Describe the fundamentals of wireless networks

Install a Cisco Unified Wireless Network

Describe and configure a basic wireless client using either the default operating system or Cisco Wireless LAN (WLAN) adapter configuration utilities

Configure wireless security

Manage the wireless network with Cisco WCS

Maintain and troubleshoot a wireless network

Course Content

Wireless Fundamentals

• Describing Wireless Networks and Topologies
• Describing WLAN RF Principles
• Describing RF Mathematics
• Describing Antennas
• Describing Spread Spectrum Technologies
• Describing Wireless Regulation Bodies, Standards, and Certifications
• Examining Wireless Media Access
• Examining Non-802.11 Wireless Technologies and Their Impact on WLANs
• Reviewing the Wireless Frame Journey: End to End
• Identifying Design and Site-Survey Considerations

Basic Cisco WLAN Installation

• Understanding Cisco Unified wireless Network Basics Architecture
• Configuring a controller
• Discovering and associating with a controller
• Describing Access Point Operational Modes
• Roaming
• Managing the network from the controller
• Configuring and migrating stand-alone access points

Wireless Clients

• Using default configuration tools
• Configuring the Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Understanding the Cisco Compatible extensions program

WLAN Security

• Describing WLAN Security Components
• Establishing IEEE 802.11 Security
• Centralizing WLAN Authentication
• Describing EAP Authentications
• Managing authentication and encryption through WPA and WPA2
• Configuring Wireless Security on Controllers and Clients

WCS Administration

• Introducing Cisco WCS and Cisco Navigator
• Navigating the Cisco WCS Interface
• Working with controllers from WCS
• Working with Preconfigured Maps
• Monitoring the network with WCS
• Working with Cisco CleanAir in Cisco WCS

WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Maintaining the System
• Troubleshooting a Wireless Network

Labs

• Lab 1-1: Becoming Familiar with Antennas and Ranges
• Lab 1-2: Creating an Ad Hoc IBSS) Network and Analyzing the Communication
• Lab 2-1: Configuring a Cisco 2504 WLC
• Lab 2-2: Downgrading a Controller-Based AP to an Autonomous AP
• Lab 3-1: Configuring Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Lab 3-2: Experiencing Connections and Roaming
• Lab 4-1: Configuring WLC PSK Authentication
• Lab 4-2: Configuring Cisco Autonomous Access Point PSK Authentication
• Lab 4-3: Configuring EAP-FAST Authentication with WPA
• Lab 4-4: Configuring 802.1Q and Web Authentication
• Lab 5-1: Configuring Controllers and APs from Cisco WCS
• Lab 5-2: Working with Cisco WCS
• Lab 5-3: Monitoring the Network and Containing Devices
• Lab 6-1: Backing Up the Cisco WLC Configuration Files
• Lab 6-2: Troubleshooting
• Lab 6-3: Troubleshooting with Wireshark and Converting an Autonomous AP to WLC Mode