Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies (WLCOR)

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What you’ll learn

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Analyse wireless governance, topologies, and legacy protocol evolution to establish foundational network design principles

• Analyse RF propagation characteristics and channel behavior to diagnose wireless performance issues

• Apply RF mathematical calculations and antenna theory principles to optimise wireless network performance

• Evaluate 802.11ax and 802.11be protocols to implement high-performance, future-ready wireless networks

• Evaluate wireless network architectures and design physical infrastructure for enterprise deployments

• Configure Cisco wireless controllers and access points to establish secure client connectivity

• Implement secure management access and client policies for operational wireless network

• Analyse client device capabilities and configure connectivity across diverse operating systems

• Configure local WLAN security and authentication mechanisms on controllers

• Configure external WLAN security and authentication

• Implement client roaming protocols and guest networking to extend wireless services

• Implement Cisco Catalyst Center and integration tools for unified wireless network management

• Configure performance and security monitoring to ensure optimal wireless network functionality

• Evaluate and implement API automation and AI-enhanced features for intelligent wireless operations

• Analyse wireless frames using packet capture tools to diagnose network behavior and issues

• Troubleshoot client connectivity and AP join failures using systematic diagnostic methodologies

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Who is the course for?

• Wireless Network Engineers

• Network Architects

• Network Administrators

• Network Automation Engineers

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Course subjects

• Wireless Foundation Review

• Radio Frequencies Review

• RF Mathematics and Antenna Theory Review

• Modern Wi-Fi Protocols

• Physical Wireless Networks

• Cisco Wireless Network Installation and Configuration

• Wireless Network Operation

• Wireless Client Identification and Configuration

• Wireless Network Security and Local Authentication

• External Authentication for Wireless Networks

• Extend the Wireless Network

• Cisco Wireless Network Management

• Wireless Network Monitoring

• APIs and AI with Wi-Fi

• Wireless Network Analysis

• Troubleshoot Wireless Network

Lab Outline

• Configure Physical Infrastructure of a Wireless Network

• Configure Initial Setup of Cisco Wireless Network

• Configure WLAN Settings for Client Connectivity

• Configure and Secure Dashboard Management Access

• Configure Client Management Rules and Policies

• Configure Client Connectivity Simulation

• Configure Local Authentication on the Catalyst 9800 WLC

• Configure External Authentication for Wireless Networks

• Configure Guest Networking

• Investigate Cisco Catalyst Center

• Monitor Wireless Network Performance with Cisco Catalyst Center

• Monitor Wireless Network Security with Cisco Catalyst Center

• Configure Client Monitoring in Cisco Catalyst Center

• Configure Wireless API Functionality

• Cisco Catalyst Center AI Capabilities

• Analyse Wireless Frames

• Troubleshoot Client Connectivity Issues

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

• Solid foundation in IT literacy (e.g., understanding of common IT concepts and enterprise software)

• Prior experience or basic experimentation using Cisco wireless technologies (e.g., APs and wireless LAN controllers)

• Familiar with RF theory, Wi-Fi standards, security protocols, Cisco wireless architecture (e.g., CAPWAP, centralised access control), Cisco DNA Center, and basic troubleshooting—concepts learned in the WLFNDU Learning Path

These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

• Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU)

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Downloads

• Cisco Learning Credits Brochure

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Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.