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 | Module 1 - 12: Outline |
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 | Module : Introduction to Wireless LANs |
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| Introduction to Wireless LANs |
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| What is a wireless LAN? |
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| No more wires? |
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| Why wireless? |
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| Evolution of wireless LANs |
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| Networking Media |
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| Physical layer media |
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| STP |
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| UTP |
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| Coaxial cable |
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| Optical fiber |
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| Atmosphere: the wireless medium |
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| Media installation |
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| Wireless Technologies |
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| Overview |
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| Digital wireless and cellular |
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| Components and Topologies |
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| Components overview |
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| Client adapters |
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| Access points |
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| Bridges |
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| Antennas |
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| Cables and accessories |
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| 802.11 enabled devices |
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| Consumer wireless products |
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| Wireless LAN Topologies |
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| Wireless LAN Market |
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| Implications |
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| WLAN growth and applications |
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| Market requirements |
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| Challenges and Issues |
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| Radio signal interference and degradation |
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| Power management |
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| Interoperability |
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| Network security |
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| Reliability and connectivity |
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| Installation and site design issues |
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| Health issues |
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| Future directions |
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 | Module : IEEE 802.11 and Network Interface Cards |
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| 802.11 Standards |
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| Overview |
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| IEEE and 802.11 |
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| IEEE 802.2 LLC review |
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| Wireless LAN general description |
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| Logical architecture |
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| 802.11 MAC Layer |
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| MAC services |
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| MAC frame structure, architecture, and operation |
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| Carrier-sense mechanism, MAC-level acknowledgements, and interframe spaces |
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| Physical Layer (PHY) |
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| Scope and functions |
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| IEEE 802.11b (High–Rate) DSSS PHY specification |
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| 802.11b modulation |
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| IEEE 802.11a PHY specification |
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| IEEE 802.11g PHY specification |
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| FHSS and Infrared (IR) PHY specifications |
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| Client Adapters |
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| Introduction |
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| Parts of the client adapter |
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| Driver types and client support |
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| Network configurations using the client adapters |
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| Aironet Client Utility (ACU) |
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| Overview |
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| Installation |
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| Create and select profiles |
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| Edit, import, and export profiles |
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| Manage profiles |
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| Configure the client adapter |
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| Aironet Client monitor (ACM) |
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| Configure the client IP address |
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| ACU Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools |
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| Overview |
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| Status and statistics |
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| Cisco WLAN troubleshooting |
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| Survey and Link Test Tool |
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| Link Status Meter |
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 | Module : Wireless Radio Technology |
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| Waves |
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| Overview of waves |
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| Sine waves |
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| IEEE 802.2 LLC review |
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| Mathematics for Studying Radio |
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| Watts |
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| Decibels |
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| Decibel references |
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| Electromagnetic (EM) Waves |
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| Basics of EM waves |
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| EM spectrum chart |
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| Fourier synthesis |
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| Spectrum uses |
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| Signals |
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| Viewing signals in time |
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| Viewing signals in frequency |
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| Signals in time and frequency |
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| Noise in time and frequency |
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| Modulation Techniques |
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| Carrier frequency |
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| Basic modulation techniques |
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| FHSS |
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| DSSS |
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| OFDM |
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| Multiple Access and Bandwidth |
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| Multiple access to shared medium |
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| WLAN DSSS and CSMA/CA |
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| Bandwidth |
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| Radio Wave Propagation |
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| Propagation of RF |
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| Refraction |
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| Reflection |
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| Diffraction and scattering |
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| Multipath |
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| Path-loss |
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 | Module : Wireless Topologies |
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| Components |
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| Laptops and workstations |
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| Mobile computers, PDAs, and barcode readers |
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| Clients and adapters |
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| Access points and bridges |
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| Antennas |
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| Ethernet and wired LANs |
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| WLAN Topologies |
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| Modularity |
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| WLAN categories |
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| Local area networks (LAN) |
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| Wireless repeater |
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| System redundancy and load balancing |
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| Roaming |
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| Scalability |
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| Channel Setup |
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| Overview |
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| Access point coverage and comparison |
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| Multirate implementation |
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| Channel usage and interference |
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| Bridge Topologies |
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| Root modes |
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| Point-to-point configuration |
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| Point-to-multipoint configuration |
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| Distance limitations |
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| Bandwidth |
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| Sample Topologies |
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| Basic topologies |
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| Campus topologies |
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| WLAN addition to AVVID |
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| VLAN, QoS, and Proxy Mobile IP |
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| VLAN features |
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| Quality of Service (QoS) feature |
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| eDCF |
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| Proxy mobile IP |
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 | Module : Access Points |
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| Access Point Connection |
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| Introduction |
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| Radio upgrade |
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| Cable and power the AP |
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| LED Indicators |
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| Connecting to the AP |
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| Reset the AP |
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| Basic Configuration |
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| Configure IP address and SSID via IPSU |
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| Navigating the GUI |
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| Configure basic settings via GUI |
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| Navigating the CLI |
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| Configure basic settings via CLI |
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| Verify AP Operation |
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| Overview |
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| Summary status (HOME) page |
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| Network map |
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| Associations |
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| ACM and ACU |
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| Network Interface Configuration |
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| Overview |
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| IP address |
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| Configure the FastEthernet interface |
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| Configure radio interfaces via GUI |
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| Configure radio interfaces through the IOS CLI |
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| Verify radio status |
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| Carrier busy test |
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| Debugging the radio |
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| Configure Services |
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| Overview |
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| Telnet/SSH |
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| Hot standby |
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| CDP |
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| DNS |
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| HTTP |
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| Proxy Mobile IP |
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| QoS |
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| NTP |
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| Wireless Services |
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 | Module : Bridges |
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| Bridge Connection |
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| Introduction |
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| Bridge roles in the network |
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| Cable and power the bridge |
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| LED indicators |
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| Connecting to the bridge |
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| Reset the bridge |
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| Basic Configuration |
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| Configure IP address and SSID through IPSU |
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| Navigating the GUI |
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| Configure basic settings through the GUI |
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| Navigating the menu |
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| Configure basic settings using the menu |
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| Configuring the radio and Ethernet ports |
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| Basic radio port configuration |
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| Extended radio configuration – hardware page |
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| Extended radio configuration – advanced page |
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| Configuring the Ethernet port – identification page |
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| Configuring the Ethernet port – hardware page |
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| Configuring the Ethernet port – advanced page |
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| Configuring Services |
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| Configuring time services |
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| Configuring boot services |
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| Configuring name services |
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| Configuring routing setup |
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| Cisco Services |
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| Services overview |
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| CDP |
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| Firmware upgrade and distribution |
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| Hot standby management |
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| Manage system configuration |
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| 1400 Series Bridge |
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| Overview |
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| Models and options |
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| Components and accessories |
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| IOS features |
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 | Module : Antennas |
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| Antennas |
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| Introduction |
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| Variables |
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| Bandwidth |
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| Beamwidth |
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| Gain |
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| Polarization |
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| Radiation patterns |
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| Diversity |
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| Omnidirectional Antennas |
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| Introduction |
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| 2.2 dBi Dipole "rubber duck" antenna(s) |
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| Ceiling antennas |
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| Mast antennas |
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| Pillar antennas |
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| Integrated antennas |
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| Directional Antennas |
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| Introduction |
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| Patch antennas |
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| Yaqi |
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| Solid dish |
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| 5 GHz sector |
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| Cable and Accessories |
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| Cable selection |
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| Cable loss |
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| Cable connectors and splitters |
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| Amplifiers |
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| Lightning arrestor |
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| Link Engineering and RF Path Planning |
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| Overview |
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| Earth bulge |
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| Site survey and path profiling |
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| Alignment and interference |
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| Antenna Installation |
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| Overview |
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| Ladder safety |
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| Installation safety |
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| Legal issues |
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| EIRP rules |
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 | Module : Security |
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| Security Fundamentals |
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| What is security? |
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| WLAN vulnerabilities |
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| WLAN threats |
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| Reconnaissance |
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| Access |
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| Denial of service |
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| Basic WLAN Security Technologies |
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| The WLAN security wheel |
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| First generation wireless security |
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| Wired equivalent privacy (WEP) |
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| Authentication and association |
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| Configuring Basic WLAN Security |
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| Basic WLAN security |
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| Enabling protocol and MAC filters on APs |
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| Securing clients and APs |
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| Monitoring WLAN equipment |
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| Disable unneeded services |
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| Enterprise WLAN Authentication |
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| Second generation authentication |
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| Authenticating wireless users |
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| 802.1x basics |
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| How 802.1x works |
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| 802.1x authentication types |
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| Choosing an 802.1x type |
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| Enterprise Wireless Encryption |
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| Strengthening WEP |
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| Message integrity check |
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| Broadcast key rotation (BKR) |
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| Second generation encryption |
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| Using VPNs |
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| Other Enterprise Security Services |
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| VLANs |
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| Spanning tree |
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 | Module : Applications, Design, and Site Survey Preparation |
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| Site Survey |
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| Site survey |
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| Site survey considerations |
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| Standards and topologies |
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| Important considerations |
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| Applications |
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| Changing technology and applications |
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| WLAN Design |
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| Design guidelines |
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| Applications and data collection |
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| Load and coverage |
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| Bandwidth and throughput |
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| Mobile users |
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| Power consumption |
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| Interference |
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| Encryption |
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| Fire code and safety issues |
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| Building-to-building Design |
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| Building-to-building overview |
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| Design examples |
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| Path considerations |
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| Installation considerations |
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| Site Survey Equipment |
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| Equipment |
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| APs and cards |
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| Antennas and attenuators |
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| Battery packs, cables, mounting, and markers |
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| Measuring devices and digital cameras |
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| Travel case |
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| RF test device |
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| Site Survey Documentation and Utilities |
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| Site drawing and walkthrough |
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| Bridge range calculation utility |
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| ACU site survey |
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| Link status meter (LSM) |
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 | Module : Site Survey and Installation |
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| Infrastructure Awareness |
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| Working with personnel |
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| LAN infrastructure |
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| Network map |
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| LAN media |
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| Firewalls, risers, cable paths, and service loops |
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| Existing Network |
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| Check the existing network health |
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| Network performance baseline |
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| Survey |
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| Preparation |
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| Getting started |
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| Channel selection, data rates, and overlap |
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| Work with existing conditions |
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| Freezers |
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| Multifloor survey |
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| Interference and RF propagation |
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| Mounting and Installation |
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| AP mounting |
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| Column mounting |
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| Bridge mounting |
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| Antenna mounting |
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| Power |
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| NEMA enclosures |
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| Documentation |
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| Documenting the WLAN design |
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| Request for proposal |
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| WLAN site survey specifics |
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| Site survey report |
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 | Module : Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Management, and Diagnostics |
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| General Approach to Troubleshooting |
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| Overview |
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| Symptom – diagnosis – solution |
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| Preparing for network failure |
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| Network and fault management |
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| OSI Troubleshooting |
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| Model overview |
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| Troubleshooting layers |
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| Layer 1: media, connectors, and devices |
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| Layer 2: bridges and switches |
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| Layer 3: routers |
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| Troubleshooting TCP/IP |
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| Diagnostic Tools |
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| Cable testers, multimeters, and network monitors |
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| Sniffers |
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| Spectrum analyzers |
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| Gauss and tesla meters |
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| WLAN Troubleshooting |
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| Firmware |
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| Configuration files |
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| Unit status and password recovery |
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| Antenna cable |
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| Placement and obstacles |
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| System Message Logging |
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| Overview |
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| Configure event notification via GUI |
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| Configure event notification via IOS CLI |
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| SNMP |
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| Configure SNMP |
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| Syslog and SNMP applications |
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| Enterprise Management |
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| Overview |
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| WLSE |
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| Cisco Structured Wireless Aware Network Solution |
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| Aironet Configuration Administration Tool (ACAT) |
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| Wavelink |
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| Airwave |
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 | Module : Emerging Technologies |
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| Ultra-wideband Wireless |
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| Overview of ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless |
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| UWB applications |
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| UWB acceptance |
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| Interference |
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| Avoiding interference from other devices |
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| UWB specifics |
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| VoIP and Voice over WLANs |
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| Overview of voice over IP (VoIP) |
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| Components of VoIP |
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| Centralized and distributed VoIP architectures |
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| The ITU-T umbrella protocol: H.323 |
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| Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) |
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| MGCP and H.248/Megaco |
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| Miscellaneous VoIP protocols |
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| VoIP and Quality of Service (QoS) |
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| VoIP and WLANs |
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| Mobile Wireless |
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| Brief history of mobile wireless |
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| Overview of mobile wireless systems |
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| Roaming in a mobile wireless system |
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| Mobile wireless middleware |
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| Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) |
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| The Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) |
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| The future of mobile wireless |
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| Wireless Organizations and Certification |
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| The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Alliance |
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| Wireless LAN Association (WLANA) |
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| Federal Communications Commission (FCC) |
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| ETSI |
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| UL |
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| Cisco Wireless Certifications |
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| CWNA |
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| Case studies of wireless installations |
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| Appendix |
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| The physical layer |
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