Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations
- Course Code WLFNDU
- Duration 5 days
- Version 2.0
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This course is available in the following formats:
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Company Event
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Elearning (Self-paced)
Self paced electronic learning
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Public Classroom
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Virtual Learning
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Course Overview
TopThe Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU) course provides the knowledge and skills needed to configure, manage, and troubleshoot a Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) network. Topics include understanding critical aspects of RF technology, industry standards for Wi-Fi and security, how to design, install, and configure a WLAN network of any size, as well as using Cisco DNA Center.
Completing this course will enable you to implement a WLAN network for your organization and give you the foundational knowledge necessary to prepare for the Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) and Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI) courses.
This course is worth 30 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification
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
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 24-28 March, 2025
- Location: Virtual
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 16-20 June, 2025
- Location: Virtual
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 15-19 September, 2025
- Location: Virtual
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 01-05 December, 2025
- Location: Virtual
Target Audience
TopAnyone involved in the configuration and management of a Cisco Wireless LAN network.
Course Objectives
TopAfter completing this course you should be able to:
- Describe and implement foundational wireless theory
- Describe and implement foundational wireless math and antennas
- Describe and implement foundational wireless operation including Wi-Fi 6
- Describe security and client access in a wireless network
- Implement 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
- Implement wireless guest access and configure wireless security
- Describe Cisco wireless architecture components and deployment options
- Describe Cisco wireless architecture and its deployment modes, the Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) protocol, and the Cisco WLC and AP line up
- Describe the wired support for implementing wireless networks
- Deploy Cisco centralized wireless networks using Cisco 9800 WLC
- Describe the centralized wireless access model and its configuration
- Describe maintenance and troubleshooting in the centralized WLAN model
- Describe the management and monitoring of Cisco Wireless Networks with Cisco DNA Center
Course Content
TopRF and WLAN Theory
- Indoor Non-Wi-Fi Wireless Technologies
- Outdoor Non-Wi-Fi Wireless Technologie
- Indoor Wi-Fi Wireless Technologies
- Outdoor Wi-Fi Wireless Technologies
- RF Characteristics
- Signal Degradation
- Outdoor Signal Considerations
WLAN Math and Antennas
- RF Mathematics
- Activity 1: Practice RF Math
- Antenna Characteristics
- 4 Port DART Antenna Connector
- 8-Port DART Antenna Connector
- Legacy Antenna Support
- Antenna Accessories
- Activity 2: Antenna Calculations
Wi-Fi Operations
- Spread Spectrum Technology Basics
- Exploring Wi-Fi 6E
- Wireless Media Access
- Wireless Governance
- Wi-Fi Spectrum Performance Enhancements
- Wi-Fi Spectrum Compatibility Features
- IEEE 802.11ax: Wi-Fi 6
Basic WLAN Security
- Wireless Security Components
- Assessing Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities using Common Tools
- IEEE 802.11 Security
- Advanced Wireless Intrusion Prevention System
Advanced WLAN Security
- IEEE 802.1X and EAP Frameworks
- EAP Authentication
- Wi-Fi Alliance WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 Security
Configuring WLAN Security
- Configure Native Operating Systems for WLAN Connectivity
- Configure Smart Handheld Clients
Cisco Wireless Network Architecture
- Cisco Wireless Architecture
- Cisco Wireless Network Deployment Options
- Cisco Wireless Guest Access
- Cisco Wireless Management
- Cisco Policy Control—Cisco ISE
- Cisco Location Services—Cisco Spaces
Implementing Cisco Wireless Network
- Cisco Enterprise Wireless Network
- Cisco Centralized Wireless Architecture
- Cisco FlexConnect
- Cisco Wireless Controllers
- Cisco Access Points
Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Wired Support
- Layer 2 Infrastructure Support
- Configuring the Switch for Wireless
- Power Requirements
- Bandwidth Requirements
- Cisco Catalyst Switches
- Wired Infrastructure Protocols That Support Wireless
Deploying Cisco Centralized Wireless Networks
- Initialize Centralized Cisco WLC
- Getting Familiar with Cisco WLC GUI
- Cisco WLC Ports, Interfaces, and Mapping
- Access Point Discovery Process
- Access Point Join Process
- Cisco WLC Redundancy and High Availability
- Cisco Access Point Failover
- Cisco Access Point Modes of Operation
Configuring Cisco Centralized Wireless Networks
- IPv6 in a Cisco Wireless Environment
- Roaming in a Centralized Architecture
- Layer 2 Roaming
- Layer 3 Roaming
- Mobility Details
- Mobility Groups and Mobility Domains
- Inter-Release Controller Mobility
- Optimizing RF Conditions
- Optimizing Client Performance
- Introducing Cisco CleanAir
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Cisco Wireless Networks
- Managing Licenses on Cisco WLC
- Updating Image on Cisco WLC
- Backup and Restore Process
- Troubleshooting Basics
- WLAN Troubleshooting Techniques
- Common Wireless Issues
- Cisco WLAN Troubleshooting Tools
- Third Party Troubleshooting Tools
Managing and Monitoring Cisco Wireless Networks with Cisco DNA Center
- Introducing Cisco DNA Center
- Cisco DNA Center Workflows
- Cisco DNA Center Automation Overview
- Cisco DNA Center Assurance Overview
- Cisco DNA Center Assurance for Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
Labs
- Discovery 1: Explore the Wi-Fi Environment
- Discovery 2: Analyze Wireless Frames
- Discovery 3: Configure Client Access
- Discovery 4: Deploy Cisco 9800 WLC
- Discovery 5: Configure Cisco 9800 WLC
- Discovery 6: Perform Cisco 9800 WLC Maintenance
Course Prerequisites
TopAttendees should meet the following prerequisites:
- General knowledge of networks
- General knowledge of wireless networks
- Routing and switching knowledge
Test Certification
TopRecommended as preparation for the following exams:
- There is no exam currently aligned to this course.
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