Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals & Cisco Aironet Wireless Site Survey (AWFSS)

This 4-day 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.

Intended Audience
Technical sales and technical engineers that will be designing, selling, installing and/or supporting wireless LANs.
Technical individuals that will be tasked with performing site surveys for Wireless LAN solution implementations

Course Content

WLAN Radio Technologies
Unlicensed Frequency Bands
Spread Spectrum RF Technology
IEEE 802.11b Characteristics
IEEE 802.11a Characteristics
IEEE 802.11g 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
Wireless LAN Topologies
Wireless LAN Technology Features
Enterprise Topologies
Channel Reuse
Multi-Rate Shifting
Inline Power
Access Point VLAN Feature
Access Point Quality of Service Feature
Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network
Cisco Wireless LAN Products
WLAN Product Features
WLAN Product Line
Wireless LAN Client 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 Center
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
VLAN and SSID Configuration
RADIUS Authentication and Wireless Domain Services
Quality of Service Configuration
Simple Network Management Protocol Setup
Filtering
Access Point Cisco IOS CLI Interface
System Management
Statistics
Association Parameters
Bridge LED'S
Initial Connect
Setup of Network Ports
VLAN Configuration
Security 802.11 Security
WLAN Security Vulnerabilities
Cisco Security Suite
WLAN Security Best Practices
Configuring the Access Point for Encryption and Authentication
Configuring WLAN Devices for Authentication
Non-Root Device Configuration and MAC Authentication
Configuring the Client for Authentication and Encryption
Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
Cisco Secure ACS User Setup
WLAN Management Solution
Introduction to WLAN Managemen
Structured Wireless-Aware Network Solution
CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
CiscoWorks WLSE Radio Management Tools
Other WLAN Management Options
Impact of WLAN Applications and Design on a Site Survey
WLAN Applications
WLAN Design
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
CiscoWorks WLSE Assisted 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
WLAN Design Considerations
LAN Infrastructure
Cables and Connectors
Plenum
Firewalls
Risers
Mounting
Securing the Access Point
Splitters
NEMA Enclosures

Skills

After completing this course the student should be able to:

Prepare the student for subsequent WLAN (Wireless LAN) courses
State basic RF and Antenna theory
Explain difference among various WLAN standards
Demonstrate various WLAN topologies
Identify and define Cisco WLAN product offerings
Install and configure client adapter, access point, bridge and workgroup bridge
Configure Fast Roaming and Radio Management using Cisco SWAN
Explain advanced WLAN applications including Metropolitan Mobile Networks, components of a Networks in Motion solution, and the basic concepts of Mobile IP, mobile routers, and mobile networks
Understand requirements of a manual and automated site survey
Generate proper documentation of site survey findings including how to quote a complete WLAN solution with staging and installation services, and all necessary equipment
Installation techniques and WLAN infrastructure issue

Prerequisites

None. Although it is recommended that participant should have a working knowledge of:

Commonly used networking terms and topologies
The basic functions of a network protocol
Fundamental network device roles (for example, hub, bridge, router and switch)
The Open System Interconnection (OSI) reference Model
The use of Windows 95/NT to run multiple applications
Accessing the Internet or an Intranet
Binary and hexadecimal numbering
Delegates undertaking the course in order to qualify for the Wireless LAN Specialisation should hold the CCDA if taking the Systems Engineer role or CQS Wireless LAN Design Specialist, or the CCNA if taking the Field Engineer role or CQS Wireless LAN Support Specialist. Those who will be fulfilling both System and Field Engineer roles within the Specialisation should have both CCNA and CCDA certification.

Certification
This course is recommended as preparation for exam(s):

642-582 WLANFE
642-577 WLANSE