Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6
- Course Code N1-C98WF6
- Duration 3 days
- Version 2.0
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Course Overview
TopConfiguring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to Wi-Fi 6 (C98WF6) is a course designed to help students understand how the Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers combine the best of RF excellence with IOS XE benefits. This course begins with a description of the Cisco Catalyst 9800 and its benefits while introducing the learner to Wi-Fi 6. The configuration, migration, and troubleshooting will also be covered in this instructor-led course.
The course qualifies for 24 Cisco Continuing Education Credits (CE).
Virtual Learning
This interactive training can be taken from any location, your office or home and is delivered by a trainer. This training does not have any delegates in the class with the instructor, since all delegates are virtually connected. Virtual delegates do not travel to this course, Global Knowledge will send you all the information needed before the start of the course and you can test the logins.
Course Schedule
TopTarget Audience
TopThe primary audience for this course is as follows:
Cisco Partners and customers interested in the Catalyst 9800 wireless controller
Course Objectives
TopUpon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe Cisco Catalyst 9800
- Understand the Benefits for Catalyst 9800
- Configure Catalyst 9800
- Migrate to the Catalyst 9800
- Troubleshoot the Catalyst 9800
- Understand and Discuss WIFI6
What's New in C98WF6?
The updated version of this course covers newer topics, including:
- Multi Preshared key authentication
- Identity Preshared Key authentication
- C9800 and ISE integration
- FlexConnect using Dot1x authentication
- In depth troubleshooting using C9800 platform for wireless clients
- Flexconnect groups
- QOS to block social media websites
The labs use C9800 17.7.1 software code and ISE 3.1.0 code.
Course Content
TopCourse Outlines
Module 1: Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller and Wi-Fi 6
- Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller
- Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller On-Prem and Cloud
Module 2: Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E
- Wireless Evolution
- Wi-Fi 6
- Wi-Fi 6E
Module 3: Wireless Setup – Basic
- VLAN
- Tags
- Location
Module 4: Authentication Mechanisms
- Authentication Types
- MAB Authentication
Module 5: Wireless Setup – Advanced
- WLC Deployment Options
- FlexConnect
- Resiliency
- FlexConnect Configuration
- AireOS vs. WLC C9800
Module 6: Mobility
- Introduction to Mobility
- Mobility Groups
- Configuring Mobility Groups
- Verify Mobility
Module 7: Guest Anchor Mobility
- Guest Flow
- Guest Anchor Mobility
- Guest Anchor Configuration
- Scenario #1: Foreign / Anchor – C9800
- Scenario #2: Foreign – C9800, Anchor – AireOS
- Scenario #3: Foreign – AireOS, Anchor – C9800
Module 8: Application Visibility and Control Feature
- Application Visibility and Control
- Prerequisites and Restrictions
- QOS Workflow
Module 9: Backup and Restore Licensing
- Configuration Backup
- Restore Configuration
- Licensing
Module 10: High Availability
- High Availability Design with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers
- High Availability: N+1 Redundancy
- High Availability: Stateful Switchover (SSO)
- High Availability: Failover Scenarios
- SSO Best Practices
- Access Point Redundancy
- LACP, PAGP Support in SSO Pair
Module 11: Software Updates
- Software Patching Capability
- Software Maintenance Update
- Rolling AP Update/Upgrade Infrastructure
- Controller Software Upgrade
Labs Outlines
Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:
- Lab 1: Create VLAN
- Lab 2: Create Location
- Lab 3: Create Mpsk SSID
- Lab 4: WLC and ISE Integration
- Lab 5: Create and Test Ipsk SSID
- Lab 6: Implement FlexConnect WLAN Deployment on 9800 WLC
- Lab 7: Flex Connect Group
- Lab 8: Mobility Tunnel Setup
- Lab 9: Guest Anchor Mobility
- Lab 10: QOS and AVC
- Lab 11: Perform 9800 WLC Maintenance
- Lab 12: 9800 WLC Troubleshooting
- Lab 13: High Availability SSO for Centralized Cisco 9800 WLC
- Lab 14: Perform 9800 WLC Upgrade In HA Pair
The labs use C9800 17.7.1 software code and ISE 3.1.0 code.
Course Prerequisites
TopThe knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (CCNA Level)
Test Certification
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