Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 (C98WF6)

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:

Wireless

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

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