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WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Before taking this offering, you should have: General knowledge of networks General knowledge of wireless networks Routing and switching knowledge
Course Description
The Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU) training teaches you the knowledge and skills you need 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, and using Cisco DNA Center. This training also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Learning Objectives
- 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 lineup
- 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 Outline
- Lab Outline
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations course cover?
This course covers WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations training?
IT Dojo's WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations training is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Before taking this offering, you should have: General knowledge of networks General knowledge of wireless networks Routing and switching knowledge.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule WLFNDU – Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.