CUWN 7 - Cisco Unified Wireless Networking CUWN 7

This course enables a network administrator to deploy a WLAN enterprise solution through the identification and successful implementation of site-appropriate hardware and software features in a Cisco Unified Wireless Network.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify how the CUWN solution meets the challenges of successful WLAN deployments
• Select and properly install the Cisco Unified Wireless Network hardware appropriate to site and use requirements
• Administer CUWN, 802.11 security policies, and QoS appropriately to protect and optimize performance on the wireless network
• Configure and implement the key CUWN security features to mitigate WLAN security threats
• Utilize a recommended troubleshooting methodology and the various tools available to gather and assess system data to isolate equipment failures and security threats

This course is intended for the following audience:

• Cisco Unified Communications system channel partners and resellers
• System engineers

The secondary audience for this course is as follows:

• Customers who will be configuring and maintaining the Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise products

Module 1: Cisco Wireless LAN Solutions

• Characterizing Cisco Enterprise Wireless LANs
• Identifying Hardware Models
• Describing WLC Terms and Protocols

Module 2: CUWN Installation and Configuration

• Installing Hardware Components
• Configuring the WLC Setup
• Configuring WLC Settings
• Configuring LAG
• Describing AP Operational Modes
• Configuring 802.11 Protocols, Performance Optimization, and Auto RF
• Implementing Cisco CleanAir

Module 3: CUWN Administration

• Associating an AP to a WLC
• Configuring Mobility Groups and Roaming
• Administering Individual WLANs and AP Groups
• Configuring QoS
• Performing General Administration
• Describing 802.11 Weak Security Policy

Module 4: CUWN Security

• Configuring Security Parameters
• Configuring CUWN to Support 802.1X Authentication

Module 5: CUWN Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting CUWN
• Gathering VLAN Traffic and Other Data
• Configuring Policies and Management
• Loading Device Code and Managing Configuration Data

The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows:

• CCNA® or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with Windows and Windows Networking
• Prior attendance of CWLF or IUWNE (recommended)