CCNP Wireless Training Course Outline
Module 1: RF Signals and Modulation
- Comparing Wired and Wireless Networks
- Understanding Basic Wireless Theory
- Carrying Data Over an RF Signal
Module 2: RF Standards
- Regulatory Bodies
- IEEE Standard Body
- Channel Use
- Wi-Fi Alliance
Module 3: RF Signals in the Real World
- Interference
- Free Space Path Loss
- Effects of Physical Objects
Module 4: Understanding Antennas
- Antenna Characteristics
- Antenna Types
- Adding Antenna Accessories
Module 5: Wireless LAN Topologies
- Types of Wireless Networks
- Wireless LAN Topologies
- Other Wireless Topologies
Module 6: Understanding 802.11 Frame Types
- 802.11 Frame Format
- 802.11 Frame Addressing
- Accessing the Wireless Medium
- 802.11 Frame Types
- Client Housekeeping
Module 7: Planning Coverage with Wireless Aps
- AP Cell Size
- Adding Aps to an ESS
Module 8: Using Autonomous Aps
- Autonomous Architecture
- Configuring an Autonomous AP
- Converting an Autonomous AP
Module 9: Understanding the CUWN Architecture
- A Distributed Architecture
Module 10: Initial Controller Configuration
- Connecting the Controller
- Running the Initial Setup Wizard
Module 11: Understanding Controller Discovery
- Discovery a Controller
- Designing High Availability
Module 12: Understanding Roaming
- Roaming with Autonomous Aps
- Intracontroller Roaming
- Intercontroller Roaming
Module 13: Understanding RRM
- Configuring 802.11 Support
- Understanding RRM
Module 14: Wireless Security Fundamentals
- Anatomy of a Secure Connection
- Wireless Client Authentication Methods
- Wireless Privacy and Integrity Methods
- WPA and WPA2
- Securing Management Frames with MFP
- Configuring Wireless Security
Module 15: Configuring a WLAN
- WLAN Overview
- Configuring a WLAN
Module 16: Implementing a Wireless Guest Network
- Guest Network Overview
- Configuring a Guest Network
- Scaling the Guest Network
Module 17: Understanding Wireless Clients
- Configuring Common Wireless Clients
- Cisco Compatible Extensions
Module 18: Managing Wireless Networks with WCS
- WCS Overview
- Using WCS to Configure Devices
- Using WCS Maps
- Generating Reports
Module 19: Dealing with Wireless Interference
- Understanding Types of Interference
- Bluetooth
- Using Cisco CleanAir to Manage Interference
Module 20: Troubleshooting WLAN Connectivity
- Troubleshooting Client Connectivity
- Troubleshooting AP Connectivity
Module 21: Maintaining Controllers
- Accessing WLC and AP Management Interfaces
- Accessing Aps
- Maintaining WLC Code Images
- Maintaining WLC Configuration
- Working with WLC Logs