Course Overview

CUWN is a five-day instructor-led technical course that provides an in-depth understanding of the functional components of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network. This course focuses on key system components, terminology, controller-based features, access point operation including 802.11n and Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) protocol functionality.

You will gain experience planning, deploying and operating enterprise WLANs including the use of the Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS), Mobility Services Engine (MSE), and Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) platforms as management tools. Product focused exercises include the configuration of WLAN controllers and Cisco CleanAir (CCA) access points using CLI and Web tools to perform the configuration management, as well as utilizing maps and templates as administrative tools. Additional exercises focus on Open, Web, and 802.1x/EAP Authentication, and 802.11i/WPA/WPA2 Encryption including client, access point, WLAN controller and AAA server configurations that implement industry-relevant security and authentication suites.

You will become familiar with WLAN maintenance techniques, unique Cisco WLAN product features, detailed troubleshooting methodologies and debugging tools using hands-on lab exercises to reinforce your knowledge.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Describe the components, features, and functionality of the Cisco WLAN solution
• Select and properly install the Cisco Unified Wireless Network (CUWN) hardware appropriate to site and usage requirements
• Configure Cisco Unified Wireless Network administrative settings to support specific site and usage requirements
• Configure security on devices and endpoints in a WLAN deployment to support site and customer requirements
• Maintain and troubleshoot WLAN hardware, software, and operational functionality using bundled and add-on tools
• Install and configure Cisco Wireless Control System (WCS) in the Cisco Unified Wireless environment
• Deploy and maintain the Mobility Service Engine (MSE)

Target Audience

This course is designed for Cisco Customers and Partners with a strong data networking background who will be responsible for the planning, implementing and/or support of an enterprise WLAN.

Prerequisites

To realize the full benefit from this course, the student should have a working knowledge of the following concepts and technologies:

• Microsoft Windows XP operating system
• Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Concepts
• Remote Access Dial-up Service (RADIUS)
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• Data networking concepts
• Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model
• Switching and routing fundamentals
• Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
• Data networking protocols
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
• Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
• Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
• 802.1Q protocol
• Wireless networking concepts
• Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals and Site Survey v5.0 is also recommended

Course Outline

• Module 1: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Introduction
• Lesson 1: Understanding Enterprise WLAN Solutions
• Lesson 2: Understanding Cisco CleanAir Technology
• Module 2: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Hardware Installation
• Lesson 1: Understanding WLAN Controllers, Wireless Services, and Licensing
• Lesson 2: Configuring Cisco WLCs Using the CLI
• Lesson 3: Configuring Cisco WLCs Using the Web Interface
• Lesson 4: Using the Controller Web Interface
• Lesson 5: Understanding Access Points
• Lesson 6: Understanding the Evolution of 802.11 Protocols
• Lesson 7: Understanding Access Point Operational Modes
• Lesson 8: Configuring IEEE 802.11 Optimization, and Radio Resource Management
• Lesson 9: Configuring Cisco CleanAir
• Module 3: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Administration
• Lesson 1: Understanding Controller Ports, Interfaces, and Link Aggregation
• Lesson 2: Associating an AP with a Controller
• Lesson 3: Configuring Mobility Groups for Roaming
• Lesson 4: Managing VLANs and WLANs
• Lesson 5: Configuring Quality of Service in Wireless Networking
• Lesson 6: Understanding General Cisco Unified Wireless Network Administration
• Module 4: WLAN Security
• Lesson 1: Configuring WLAN Security for a Specific Deployment
• Lesson 2: Identifying Client and AP Security
• Module 5: Maintaining and Troubleshooting WLAN Systems
• Lesson 1: Managing Device Code and Configuration
• Lesson 2: Troubleshooting WLANs
• Lesson 3: Gathering Data and Monitoring Data Traffic
• Lesson 4: Understanding Cisco Spectrum Expert
• Module 6: WLAN Deployment Design Scenarios
• Lesson 1: Generic Infrastructure Design Scenarios
• Lesson 2: Enterprise Infrastructure Design Scenarios
• Lesson 3: Designing Industry-Specific WLAN Solutions
• Module 7: Cisco Wireless Control System
• Lesson 1: Understanding the Cisco Wireless Control System
• Lesson 2: Installing Cisco WCS
• Lesson 3: Administering the Cisco WCS
• Lesson 4: Configuring Cisco Unified Wireless Network Components
• Lesson 5: Using the Cisco WCS Monitor Menu
• Lesson 6: Using Cisco WCS Reports
• Lesson 7: Implementing Cisco WCS Maps and Planning Tools
• Lesson 8: Implementing Cisco WCS Guest Access
• Lesson 9: Implementing the Cisco WCS Navigator
• Lesson 10: Troubleshooting Cisco WCS
• Module 8: Mobility Services Engine
• Lesson 1: Introducing Mobility Services Engine
• Lesson 2: Planning and Designing WCS
• Lesson 3: Deploying MSE
• Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Controller Connectivity and Tag Location
• Lesson 5: Monitoring and Maintenance
• Lesson 6: WCS Intrusion Detection System
• Lab Activities
• Lab 2-1: CLI Setup and Web Setup
• Lab 2-2: Controller Web
• Lab 2-3: CAPWAP Conversion (Optional Lab)
• Lab 3-1: AP Association Options and Configurations
• Lab 4-1: Web Authentication
• Lab 4-2: WPA/WPA2 PEAP-MS-CHAPv2 Authentication
• Lab 4-3: WPA/WPA2 EAP-FAST Local EAP Authentication
• Lab 5-1: Pre-Image Download
• Lab 7-1: Wireless Control System
• Lab 7-2: Creating Lobby Ambassadors and Guest Accounts