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This 5-day course 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. This course also teaches students how to conduct a WLAN site survey and explores essential WLAN design concerns as well as infrastructure, cabling, and mounting awareness.
The curriculum is designed to give students a firm understanding of the Cisco SWAN design, with emphasis on advanced WLAN design integrating Cisco access points into a wired infrastructure including the Cisco Secure ACS, WLSE, and Series 6500 switch with the WLSM module. This design
will include Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming and security.
You Learn...
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State basic RF and Antenna theory
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Identify and define Cisco WLAN product offerings
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Propose best Cisco WLAN solution
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Demonstrate knowledge of WLAN fundamentals
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Install WLAN client adapters, drivers, and associated utilities
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Configure client adapter and access point
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Demonstrate WLAN functionality
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Troubleshoot driver installation
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Understand best practices for securing an enterprise class wireless LAN
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Perform an entry-level site survey and generate proper documentation of site survey findings
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Quote a complete WLAN solution including staging and installation services and all necessary equipment
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Install, configure, and run a coverage check for WLAN
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Cisco SWAN Framework concepts
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Implementing the Cisco SWAN Framework
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Demonstrate knowledge of WLAN fundamentals
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Install WLAN client adapters, drivers, and associated utilities
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Configure client adapter and access point
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Demonstrate WLAN functionality
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Troubleshoot driver installation
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Understand best practices for securing an enterprise class wireless LAN
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Perform an entry-level site survey and generate proper documentation of site survey findings
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Quote a complete WLAN solution including staging and installation services and all necessary equipment
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Install, configure, and run a coverage check for WLAN
Who Would Benefit
The Cisco Aironet Advanced Wireless LAN course is targeted to technical engineers, network integrators, and technical sales personnel who need to know how to sell, design, install, and support wireless networks or are tasked with performing or overseeing site surveys for wireless LAN solution implementations.
COURSE DETAIL:
1. Radio Technologies Overview
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ISM Unlicensed Frequencies
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Spread Spectrum RF Technology
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802.11b Characteristics
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802.11a Characteristics
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802.11g Characteristics
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Multipath Distortion
2. Antenna Concepts
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Antenna Characteristics
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Cisco 24 GHz Standard Antennas
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Cisco Aironet 5 GHz Antennas
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Cisco Aironet 1100 Series and 1130AG Series Access Point Internal Antennas
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Diversity Antennas
3. Wireless LAN Topologies
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Wireless LAN Technology Features
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Enterprise Topologies
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Channel Reuse
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Multi-Rate Shifting
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Inline Power
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Access Point VLAN Feature
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Access Point Quality of Service Feature
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Structured Wireless-Aware Network (SWAN)
4. Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Products
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WLAN Product Features
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WLAN Product Line
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Access Point Comparison
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Wireless LAN Client Adapters
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Cisco 7920 Wireless IP Phone
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Wireless Bridge Features
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Antennas and Accessories
5. Wireless Bridging
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Bridging Definitions and Bridge Alternatives
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Products Introduction
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Role in Radio Network
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Installation Considerations
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Path Loss Considerations
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Bridge Distance Calculation
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Path Considerations
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Site Survey
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Antenna Issues
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Interference Detection
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Antenna Installation
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Common Questions and Misconceptions
6. Aironet Client Utility and Drivers
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Workgroup Bridge Functionality
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Supported Operating Systems
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PC Card LEDs
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Aironet Administrator Configuration Tool
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Aironet Administrator Configuration Utility
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Aironet Desktop Utility
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Aironet Client Utility
7. Access Point & Bridge Configuration
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Access Point: Root Mode
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Access Point Hardware
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Initial Connect and Reset
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Firmware Upgrade and Distribution
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Express Setup
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Setup of Network Ports and Data Rates
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Link Test
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Cisco Services
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VLAN and SSID Configuration
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Quality of Service Configuration
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Simple Network Management Protocol Setup
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Filtering
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Access Point Cisco IOS CLI Interface
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System Management
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Statistics
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Association Parameters
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Bridge LEDs
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Initial Connect
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Aironet 1300 and 1400 Series Bridge Express Setup
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Setup of Network Ports
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Bridge Link Test
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Cisco Services
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VLAN Configuration
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Local RADIUS Authentication
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Bridge LEDs
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Aironet 1300 and 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Firmware Upgrade
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Aironet 1300 and 1400 Series Wireless Bridge SNMP
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Aironet 1300 and 1400 Series Wireless Bridge Statistics
8. Security
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80211 Security
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WLAN Security Vulnerabilities
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Cisco Security Suite
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WLAN Security Best Practices
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Configuring the Access Point for Encryption and Authentication
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Configuring WLAN Devices for Authentication
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Non-Root Device Configuration and MAC Authentication
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Configuring the Client for Authentication and Encryption
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Configuring Cisco Secure ACS
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Cisco Secure ACS User Setup
9. WLAN Management Solution
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Introduction to WLAN Management
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Structured Wireless-Aware Network Solution
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CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine
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CiscoWorks WLSE Radio Management Tools
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Other WLAN Management Options
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WLSE Radio Management (RM) Tools
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Other WLAN Management Options
10. Impact of WLAN Applications & Design on a Site Survey
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WLAN Applications
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WLAN Design
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Retail
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Warehousing and Manufacturing
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Healthcare
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Hotels and Hospitality
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Hot Spots
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Education
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Offices
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Transportation
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Government
11. Manual Site Survey Tools
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Access Point Selection
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Site Survey Equipment
12. Manual Site Survey Utilities and Techniques
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Preparation
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Indoor Site Survey Concepts
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Software Tools
13. Using AirMagnet Site Survey Utility for a Manual Survey
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Designed Service Area Coverage
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AirMagnet Site Survey Tool
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Manual Survey Situations and Obstacles
14. Assisted Site Survey Techniques
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Introduction to Assisted Site Survey Techniques
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Required Cisco Products
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Density Testing
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AP Radio Scans
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Client Walkabout
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Final Testing
15. WLAN Design Considerations
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LAN Infrastructure
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Cables and Connectors
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Plenum
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Firewalls
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Risers
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Mounting
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Securing the Access Point
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Splitters
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NEMA Enclosures
16. Documentation
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Site Survey Preassessment Form
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Site Survey Reports
17. Cisco SWAN Framework Concepts
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Centralized vs. Decentralized Deployments
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Features and Components
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Cisco Integrated Services Routers
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Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and WLSM
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Cisco Works WLSE
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Implementing the Cisco SWAN Framework
18. Implementing the Cisco SWAN Framework
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Configuring the WLSE's Network Information
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Switch and Router Setup
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AAA Server Setup
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Connecting to the Device
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Login with Setup
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Enter Setup Prompts
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Enter SSL Certification Configuration Information
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Verify Configuration
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Add Device Credentials
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Cisco SWAN and WDS
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Configuring WDS on an Access Point
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Configuring WDS for Fast Secure Roaming with CCKM
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Configuring WDS for RM
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Running a Discovery Job on WLSE
19. Wireless Network Management
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Discovery
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Grouping
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Faults
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Reports
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Configurations
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WLSE Redundancy
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Troubleshooting
20. Radio Management
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Radio Management Theory of Operation
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WLSE Radio Management Operation
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Self Healing
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WLSE IBSS and Ad-hoc Network Support
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Location Manager Radio Coverage and Assisted Site Survey
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Antenna Support
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Wireless Domain Services and Radio Management Verifier
21. Advanced WLAN Security
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Drivers for WLAN Security
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WLAN Security Vulnerabilities and Threats
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WLAN Security Deployment Criteria
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WLAN Deployment Examples
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WLAN Security Best Practices
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Wireless IDS
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Wireless and Wired Integration Best Practices
22. Layer 3 Roaming
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WLAN Evolution
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Layer 3 Mobility Solutions
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Major Components of Lay 3 Mobility
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Layer 3 Control Protocol
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A Day in the Life of a Packet
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Layer 3 Mobility Configuration
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Design and Deployment
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Implementation Details
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Design Considerations
Hands-on Labs
Lab 1: Default Configuration of Aironet 1400 Series Bridge
Lab 2: Bridging the Aironet 1400 Series Bridges into Normal/Operation Mode
Lab 3: Radio Settings on Root and Non-Root Bridges
Lab 4: Running a Link Test
Lab 5: Connecting the Aironet 1400 Series Bridges to the Core Network
Lab 6: LEAP Configuration
Lab 7: Install the CB21AG Client Card
Lab 8: Configure ACAU
Lab 9: Client Adapter Installation
Lab 10: AP Configuration
Lab 11: Resort AP to Default Data Rates
Lab 12: Test Throughput to a Lab Server using FTP
Lab 13: Set Data Rates on AP for 802.11b Only
Lab 14: Compare Throughput with 802.11g Protection Turned On and Turned Off
Lab 15: Walk About to Measure Throughput Changes
Lab 16: Configure Wireless Client and AP for WEP
Lab 17: SWAN Infrastructure Configuration
Lab 18: Wireless Network Management
Lab 19: Radio Management
Lab 20: Security
Lab 21: Fast Secure Roaming and WLSM
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