Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 (C98WF6) training course

Instructor‑Led: $3,225 | Duration: 3 Days

Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 is a course designed to help students understand how the Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers combine the best of RF excellence with IOS XE benefits. This course begins with a description of the Cisco Catalyst 9800 and its benefits while introducing the learner to WIFI6. The configuration, migration, and troubleshooting will also be covered in this instructor-led course.

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    Course Highlights

    LEVEL: 
    • Intermediate
    BRANDS/TECHNOLOGIES: 

    Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 (C98WF6) Course Outline

    Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 is a course designed to help students understand how the Catalyst 9800 Series wireless controllers combine the best of RF excellence with IOS XE benefits. This course begins with a description of the Cisco Catalyst 9800 and its benefits while introducing the learner to WIFI6. The configuration, migration, and troubleshooting will also be covered in this instructor-led course.

    Who Should Attend this Course?

    The primary audience for this course is as follows:

    • Cisco Partners and customers interested in the Catalyst 9800 wireless controller  
    PREREQUISITES

    The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

    • Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (CCNA Level) 

    Module 1: Course Introduction

    • Cisco Catalyst 9800 Overview
    • Intent-Based Networking (IBN)
    • Cisco Catalyst Next Gen Wireless Architecture
    • Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless – Platform Support

    Module 2: Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Appliances

    • Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Series: C9800-80-K9
    • Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Series: C9800-40-K9 
    • Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Cloud Series: C9800-CL-K9

    Module 3: Cisco Catalyst 9800 use in Private and Public Cloud Environments

    • Private
    • Public
    • Hybrid

    Module 4: What is Wi-Fi 6 and Why do we need it?

    • Use Cases – how Wi-Fi 6 will change Business and Industry
    • WIFI6 technical – a leap from previous Wi-Fi technologies
    • Design Considerations
    • Cisco WiFi6 Portfolio and Interoperability
    • Configure WiFi6 on Cat 9800

    Module 5: Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Embedded Controller for SDA

    • SD-Access Everywhere
    • Wireless Assurance with DNA Center
    • Catalyst 9800 SD-Access Wireless
    • Catalyst 9800 SD-Access Embedded Wireless Controllers

    Module 6: High Availability

    • Reducing downtime for Upgrades and Unplanned Events
    • High Availability (Client SSO)
    • High Availability (AP & Client SSO)

    Module 7: Software Updates

    • Software Updates
    • SSO
    • Patching
    • Rolling Upgrades
    • Wireless Controller SMU
    • Rolling AP Update
    • Image Upgrade

    Module 8: Programmability and Telemetry

    • Flexible management options with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers
    • Wireless Programmability “Stack”
    • Config vs Operational YANG data models
    • Model Driven Telemetry
    • Security and Threat Detection
    • Intent-based wireless networks Security
    • Security and Threat Mitigation

    Module 9: Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Configuration Model

    • New Configuration Model
    • AireOS vs. Catalyst 9800 Config Model
    • Catalyst 9800 Config Model

    Module 10: Wireless Basic Setup

    • Wireless Basic Configuration Model
    • Adding Local Site
    • Adding Remote Site
    • Provisioning APs to Site
    • Day 0
    • AP PnP

    Module 11: Wireless Advanced

    • Guided UI Configuration Workflow
    • WLAN Profile
    • Policy Profile
    • AP Join profile
    • RF Profile
    • Static and Rule-Based AP Tagging

    Module 12: Migration

    • AireOS Config Translator
    • Using the Tool
    • Migration using Prime
    • AireOS Config Translator on PI 3.5

    Module 13: Troubleshooting

    • IOS-XE logging architecture
    • Packet tracing and packet captures
    • Embedded Packet Capture web interface
    • Useful commands and tools

    Lab Outline:

    • Lab 1: Configure Windows 10 Client Access
    • Lab 2: Configure Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
    • Lab 3: Configure Security in Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800 using ISE
    • Lab 4: Configuring Guest Access using Catalyst 9800 and Anchor AirOS
    • Lab 5: Implement Flex-Connect WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
    • Lab 6: High Availability SSO with Catalyst 9800
    • Lab 7: Migrating Configuration from AireOS to Catalyst 9800 WLC using WebUI and Prime Infrastructure
    • Lab 8: Catalyst 9800 Software Upgrade

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