CCNA Wireless - Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE): Exam 640-721 IUW Course

Course Code: TO 151
Course Abstract:

This course will be available in 2009

Participants of this accelerated course are provided knowledge and skills to install and configure Cisco equipment for Unified Voice Communications.

CCNA Wireless recognizes the critical importance of professionals supporting wireless LANS including Networking Associates/Administrators, Wireless Support Specialists and WLAN project managers.

The CCNA Wireless Certification validates candidate's skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. Participants completing the recommended Cisco training are provided with information and practice activities to prepare them for, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks. Employers will be able to validate their staff have the skills needed for basic wireless networking on a Cisco WLAN in SMB and enterprise networks after completing certification.

The CCNA is considered to be the most universally rewarding certification produced in the IT industry. Individuals who possess a CCNA usually carry job titles such as Network Engineer or Network Architect.

Documentation
Course Materials consist of a CCNA Security Welcome kit and the following materials:
The CCNA Voice textbook
The CCNA Virtual Lab e-trainer
Student manual containing all of the PowerPoint slides used in this class

Exam Preparation
Completion, review & discussion of examination question examples.

Examination
The 640-721 IUWNE Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Essential exam is the exam associated with the CCNA Wireless certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of installing, configuring, operating, and troubleshooting small to medium-size WLANs. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the IUWNE Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Network Essential course.

Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Implementing Cisco Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) course.

Criteria for Certification
Cisco does not publish the pass score for this exam, but the community commonly accepts that the passing score is 825 out of 1000. The exam contains between 52 and 65 questions that include multiple choice, drag and drop, and simulation style questions in varying numbers.

Audience:

This course is designed for individuals that hold a valid CCNA certification.

Benefits
A solid credential that can be utilized in any industry
Validation of achievement in an industry-valued skill
Viable career path, leading to higher level positions

Domains Of Exam 
Planning and Design
Implementing and Operation
Technology
Troubleshooting

Duration: 5 days
Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures
> Secure Cisco routers
> Implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and external ACS
> Mitigate threats to Cisco routers and networks using ACLs
> Implement secure network management and reporting
> Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks
> Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set using SDM
> Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set using SDM
> Implement site-to-site VPNs on Cisco Routers using SDM
Course Topics:

Describe WLAN fundamentals
Describe basics of spread spectrum technology (modulation, DSS, OFDM, MIMO, Channels reuse and overlap, Rate-shifting, CSMA/CA)
Describe the impact of various wireless technologies (Bluetooth, WiMAX, ZigBee, cordless phone)
Describe wireless regulatory bodies, standards and certifications (FCC, ETSI, 802.11a/b/g/n, WiFi Alliance)
Describe WLAN RF principles (antenna types, RF gain/loss, EIRP, refraction, reflection, ETC)
Describe networking technologies used in wireless (SSID --> WLAN_ID --> Interface -- >VLAN, 802.1q trunking)
Describe wireless topologies (IBSS, BSS, ESS, Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint, basic Mesh, bridging)
Describe 802.11 authentication and encryption methods (Open, Shared, 802.1X, EAP, TKIP, AES)
Describe frame types (associated/unassociated, management, control, data)

Install a basic Cisco wireless LAN
Describe the basics of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network architecture (Split MAC, LWAPP, stand-alone AP versus controller-based AP, specific hardware examples)
Describe the Cisco Mobility Express Wireless architecture (Smart Business Communication System -- SBCS, Cisco Config Agent -- CCA, 526WLC, 521AP - stand-alone and controller-based)
Describe the modes of controller-based AP deployment (local, monitor, HREAP, sniffer, rogue detector, bridge)
Describe controller-based AP discovery and association (OTAP, DHCP, DNS, Master-Controller, Primary-Secondary-Tertiary, n+1 redundancy)
Describe roaming (Layer 2 and Layer 3, intra-controller and inter-controller, mobility groups)
Configure a WLAN controller and access points WLC: ports, interfaces, WLANs, NTP, CLI and Web UI, CLI wizard, LAG AP: Channel, Power
Configure the basics of a stand-alone access point (no lab) (Express setup, basic security)
Describe RRM

Install Wireless Clients
Describe client OS WLAN configuration (Windows, Apple, and Linux.)
Install Cisco ADU
Describe basic CSSC
Describe CCX versions 1 through 5

Implement basic WLAN Security
Describe the general framework of wireless security and security components (authentication, encryption, MFP, IPS)
Describe and configure authentication methods (Guest, PSK, 802.1X, WPA/WPA2 with EAP- TLS, EAP-FAST, PEAP, LEAP)
Describe and configure encryption methods (WPA/WPA2 with TKIP, AES)
Describe and configure the different sources of authentication (PSK, EAP-local or -external, Radius)
Operate basic WCS
Describe key features of WCS and Navigator (versions and licensing)
Install/upgrade WCS and configure basic administration parameters (ports, O/S version, strong passwords, service vs. application)
Configure controllers and APs (using the Configuration tab not templates)
Configure and use maps in the WCS (add campus, building, floor, maps, position AP)
Use the WCS monitor tab and alarm summary to verify the WLAN operations

Conduct basic WLAN Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Identify basic WLAN troubleshooting methods for controllers, access points, and clients methodologies
Describe basic RF deployment considerations related to site survey design of data or VoWLAN applications, Common RF interference sources such as devices, building material, AP location Basic RF site survey design related to channel reuse, signal strength, cell overlap
Describe the use of WLC show, debug and logging
Describe the use of the WCS client troubleshooting tool
Transfer WLC config and O/S using maintenance tools and commands
Describe and differentiate WLC WLAN management access methods (console port, CLI, telnet, ssh, http, https, wired versus wireless management)

Prerequisites: Due to the pace and duration of this course, ideal candidates for this course operate in medium to very large computing environment:
> They have a minimum of one-year experience working in a LAN/WAN environment
> They have a minimum of six months experience in a multi-LAN environment
> They have passed the CCNA course and certification exam and/or possess this knowledge
> Participants in this accelerated course should already know the basic Cisco commands for both Cisco routers and switches
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