Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies (WLCOR) 

This course will help:
  • Master modern Cisco Enterprise Wireless technologies
  • Learn how to deploy and operate Cisco enterprise wireless infrastructure
  • Study Cisco wireless architecture and the principles of designing enterprise WLAN networks
  • Gain knowledge of RF fundamentals, antenna theory, and modern Wi-Fi standards
  • Learn how to configure Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series WLC and Cisco Access Points
  • Prepare for the Cisco 350-101 WLCOR exam

Course syllabus:

  • 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

You will learn:

  • Analyze wireless governance, topologies, and legacy protocol evolution to establish foundational network design principles
  • Analyze RF propagation characteristics and channel behavior to diagnose wireless performance issues
  • Apply RF mathematical calculations and antenna theory principles to optimize 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
  • Analyze 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
  • Analyze wireless frames using packet capture tools to diagnose network behavior and issues
  • Troubleshoot client connectivity and AP join failures using systematic diagnostic methodologies

Pre-requisites:

This training assumes that participants have basic knowledge of networking technologies and enterprise wireless networksan understanding of Wi-Fi standards and WLAN infrastructure principles,RFtheory and the CAPWAP protocolan understanding of Cisco centralized wireless architectureas well as basic skills in monitoring and troubleshooting network infrastructureKnowledge equivalent to the CCNA course and Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU) is recommended. 

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