Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): Wireless

Overview

The CCNA Wireless certification validates the knowledge of professionals supporting wireless LANs including Networking Associates and Administrators, Wireless Support Specialists and WLAN project managers. Students will learn the skills to design, install, configure, monitor, and conduct basic troubleshooting tasks for a Cisco WLAN in small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise installations.

To help prepare for the exams, we provide you with all the required resources including the online self-paced courses and an online reference library of eBooks (includes Cisco Press Books) and how-to articles.

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Who is this course aimed at?

  • Network Administrators
  • Network Wireless Specialists
  • Security Administrators
  • Network Security Support Engineers

What’s included?

  • Online self-paced courses,
  • Online Reference Library
  • Discussion Forum
Study Time Approximately 30 hours Duration 12 months
Pre-requisites Candidates for the CCNA Wireless must hold a valid CCNA certification.
Requirements Click here for a list of technical requirements

Required Exams

640-721 IUWNE Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE)

Course Outline

Wireless Fundamentals

  • Introducing Wireless Networks and Topologies
  • Understanding Radio Frequency Mathematics
  • Examining Wireless Media Access
  • Understanding Non-802.11 Wireless Technologies and Their Impact on WLANs
  • Reviewing the Wireless Frame Journey: End to End

Basic Cisco WLAN Installation

  • Understanding Cisco Unified Wireless Networks Basic Architecture
  • Configuring a Controller
  • Managing the Network from the Controller
  • Configuring and Migrating Standalone Access Points
  • Understanding the Cisco Mobility Express Architecture

Wireless Clients

  • Using Default Configuration Tools
  • Describing Cisco Aironet WLAN Client Adaptors
  • Describing the Cisco Secure Services Client
  • Understanding the Cisco Compatible Extensions Program

WLAN Security

  • Overview of WLAN Security
  • Establishing IEEE 802.11 Security
  • Centralizing WLAN Authentication
  • Managing Authentication and Encryption with WPA and WPA2
  • Configuring Wireless Security on Controllers and Clients

Cisco WCS Administration

  • Introducing Cisco WCS and Cisco WCS Navigator
  • Installing Cisco WCS
  • Administering Cisco WCS
  • Working with Maps
  • Working with Controllers from Cisco WCS
  • Monitoring the Network with Cisco WCS

WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  • Maintaining the System
  • Design and Site Survey Considerations
  • Troubleshooting