• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
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

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Work Roles