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Designing and configuring an enterprise-grade wireless network requires special skills beyond those needed to create a wired network . This course will teach you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN.

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Designing and configuring an enterprise-grade wireless network requires special skills beyond those needed to create a wired network . This course will teach you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN.

Designing and configuring an enterprise-grade wireless LAN is not like configuring a wired network. In this course, Cisco Enterprise Networks: 802.11 Wireless, you’ll learn the skills to design and configure enterprise wireless networks. First, you’ll explore radio frequency fundamentals. Next, you’ll discover WLAN 802.11 standards. After that you’ll learn about access point modes. Finally, you’ll learn about roaming and location services. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to design and configure an enterprise WLAN deployment.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Radio Frequency Fundamentals
WLAN 802.11 Standards
Access Point Modes
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Roaming and Location Services

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Teaches enterprise-grade wireless LAN design and deployment, which is standard in large organizations
Explores radio frequency fundamentals, which is essential for understanding wireless signal propagation
Examines WLAN 802.11 standards, which are foundational to wireless networking
Compares access point modes, which enables learners to choose the right mode for their deployments
Covers roaming and location services, which are important for ensuring seamless wireless connectivity and tracking
Taught by Ben Piper, who is recognized for their expertise in wireless networking

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Cisco Enterprise Networks: 802.11 Wireless with these activities:
Watch a video tutorial on Wireless LANs
Gain a visual understanding of how a wireless LAN works.
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  • Search for a video tutorial on Wireless LANs.
  • Watch the video tutorial.
  • Take notes on the key concepts covered in the video.
  • Review your notes regularly.
Read Cisco Enterprise Networking: 802.11 Wireless
Reinforce your understanding of the core concepts covered in the course.
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  • Read the book cover-to-cover.
  • Take notes as you read.
  • Review your notes regularly.
  • Practice applying the concepts you learn in the book.
Configure a Wireless LAN
Gain hands-on experience configuring a wireless LAN.
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  • Gather the necessary hardware and software.
  • Follow the instructions in the course to configure the hardware and software.
  • Test the configuration to ensure it is working properly.
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Attend a Wireless LAN conference
Network with other professionals in the field and learn about the latest trends.
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  • Find a Wireless LAN conference to attend.
  • Register for the conference.
  • Attend the conference sessions.
  • Network with other attendees.
Write a blog post about Wireless LANs
Reinforce your understanding of the concepts by writing about them.
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  • Choose a topic to write about.
  • Research the topic.
  • Write the blog post.
  • Publish the blog post.
  • Promote the blog post on social media.
Create a presentation on the benefits of Wireless LANs
Showcase your understanding of the benefits of Wireless LANs by creating a presentation.
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  • Choose a topic to present on.
  • Research the topic.
  • Create the presentation.
  • Practice the presentation.
  • Deliver the presentation.
Build a Wireless LAN for a small business
Gain practical experience by building a Wireless LAN for a small business.
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  • Identify the needs of the small business.
  • Design the Wireless LAN.
  • Configure and deploy the Wireless LAN.
  • Test and troubleshoot the Wireless LAN.
  • Document the Wireless LAN.
Contribute to an open-source Wireless LAN project
Gain experience working on a real-world Wireless LAN project.
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  • Find an open-source Wireless LAN project to contribute to.
  • Review the project documentation.
  • Identify ways to contribute to the project.
  • Make a contribution to the project.
  • Submit a pull request.

Career center

Learners who complete Cisco Enterprise Networks: 802.11 Wireless will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Network Engineer
Network Engineers work on the design, implementation, and maintenance of computer networks. They ensure that networks are running smoothly and efficiently. This course can help prepare you for this job by teaching you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN. This includes learning about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. These are all important topics for Network Engineers to know in order to design and manage effective wireless networks.
Network Architect
Network Architects design and build computer networks. They work with clients to determine their needs and then design a network that meets those needs. This course can help prepare you for this job by teaching you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN. This includes learning about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. These are all important topics for Network Architects to know in order to design effective wireless networks.
Wireless Network Administrator
Wireless Network Administrators are responsible for the management and maintenance of wireless networks. They ensure that networks are running smoothly and securely. This course can help prepare you for this job by teaching you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN. This includes learning about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. These are all important topics for Wireless Network Administrators to know in order to design and manage effective wireless networks.
IT Manager
IT Managers oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of information technology systems. They work with other IT professionals to ensure that systems are running smoothly and efficiently. This course can help prepare you for this job by teaching you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN. This includes learning about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. These are all important topics for IT Managers to know in order to manage effective wireless networks.
IT Director
IT Directors oversee all aspects of information technology for an organization. They work with senior management to develop and implement IT strategies. This course can help prepare you for this job by teaching you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN. This includes learning about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. These are all important topics for IT Directors to know in order to manage effective wireless networks.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
CTOs are responsible for the overall technology strategy of an organization. They work with other senior executives to develop and implement technology initiatives. This course can help prepare you for this job by teaching you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN. This includes learning about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. These are all important topics for CTOs to know in order to make informed decisions about wireless network technology.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data to solve business problems. They work with large datasets to identify patterns and trends. This course may be useful for Data Scientists who are interested in using data to improve the performance of wireless networks. The course can help Data Scientists learn about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. This knowledge can be used to develop data-driven solutions to improve the performance of wireless networks.
Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineers design, implement, and manage network security systems. This course can help prepare you for this job by teaching you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN. This includes learning about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. These are all important topics for Network Security Engineers to know in order to protect wireless networks from security threats.
Sales Engineer
Sales Engineers sell technical products and services. This course may be useful for Sales Engineers who are interested in selling wireless network products and services. The course can help Sales Engineers learn about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. This knowledge can be used to sell wireless network products and services to customers.
Technical Writer
Technical Writers create documentation for technical products. This course may be useful for Technical Writers who are interested in writing documentation for wireless networks. The course can help Technical Writers learn about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. This knowledge can be used to write documentation that helps users understand and use wireless networks.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and test software applications. This course may be useful for Software Engineers who are interested in developing software for wireless networks. The course can help Software Engineers learn about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. This knowledge can be used to develop software that optimizes the performance of wireless networks.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course can help prepare you for this job by teaching you the concepts and skills needed to design and deploy an enterprise-grade wireless LAN. This includes learning about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. These are all important topics for Information Security Analysts to know in order to protect wireless networks from security threats.
Product Manager
Product Managers manage the development and launch of new products. This course may be useful for Product Managers who are interested in launching new products for wireless networks. The course can help Product Managers learn about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. This knowledge can be used to develop and launch new products that meet the needs of wireless network users.
Consultant
Consultants provide advice and expertise to clients on a variety of topics. This course may be useful for Consultants who are interested in providing advice and expertise on wireless networks. The course can help Consultants learn about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. This knowledge can be used to provide advice and expertise to clients on wireless networks.
Computer Scientist
Computer Scientists conduct research on new computing technologies. This course may be useful for Computer Scientists who are interested in researching new technologies for wireless networks. The course can help Computer Scientists learn about radio frequency fundamentals, WLAN 802.11 standards, access point modes, roaming, and location services. This knowledge can be used to develop new technologies that improve the performance of wireless networks.

Reading list

We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Cisco Enterprise Networks: 802.11 Wireless.
Provides a comprehensive overview of 802.11 wireless networks, from the basics of radio frequency to the latest standards and protocols. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to design, deploy, or troubleshoot wireless networks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of 802.11 wireless networks, from the basics of radio frequency to the latest standards and protocols. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to design, deploy, or troubleshoot wireless networks.
Provides a comprehensive guide to wireless networking, including the physical layer, MAC layer, and network layer. It good resource for anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of wireless networking.
Provides a practical guide to planning, designing, and securing wireless networks. It good resource for anyone who is responsible for designing or deploying wireless networks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of 802.11 wireless networks, from the basics of radio frequency to the latest standards and protocols. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to design, deploy, or troubleshoot wireless networks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of wireless communications and networks. It good resource for anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of wireless networking.
Provides a comprehensive overview of wireless networking, including the physical layer, MAC layer, and network layer. It good resource for anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of wireless networking.
Provides a comprehensive overview of wireless networking, including the physical layer, MAC layer, and network layer. It good resource for anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of wireless networking.

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