This course runs for a duration of 3 Days.
The class will run daily from 10 AM ET to 6 PM ET.
Class Location: Virtual LIVE Instructor Led - Virtual Live Classroom.
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.
What's New in C98WF6:
The updated version of this course covers newer topics, including:
The labs use C9800 17.7.1 software code and ISE 3.1.0 code.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
Audience
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
Module 1: Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller and Wi-Fi 6
Introduction to Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller On-Prem and Cloud
Module 2: Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E
Wireless Evolution
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E
Module 3: Wireless Setup – Basic
VLAN
Tags
Location
Module 4: Authentication Mechanisms
Authentication Types
MAB Authentication
Module 5: Wireless Setup – Advanced
WLC Deployment Options
FlexConnect
Resiliency
FlexConnect Configuration
AireOS vs. WLC C9800
Module 6: Mobility
Introduction to Mobility
Mobility Groups
Configuring Mobility Groups
Verify Mobility
Module 7: Guest Anchor Mobility
Guest Flow
Guest Anchor Mobility
Guest Anchor Configuration
Scenario #1: Foreign / Anchor – C9800
Scenario #2: Foreign – C9800, Anchor – AireOS
Scenario #3: Foreign – AireOS, Anchor – C9800
Module 8: Application Visibility and Control Feature
Application Visibility and Control
Prerequisites and Restrictions
QOS Workflow
Module 9: Backup and Restore Licensing
Configuration Backup
Restore Configuration
Licensing
Module 10: High Availability
High Availability Design with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers
High Availability: N+1 Redundancy
High Availability: Stateful Switchover (SSO)
High Availability: Failover Scenarios
SSO Best Practices
Access Point Redundancy
LACP, PAGP Support in SSO Pair
Module 11: Software Updates
Software Patching Capability
Software Maintenance Update
Rolling AP Update/Upgrade Infrastructure
Controller Software Upgrade
Lab Outline:
Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:
Lab 1: Create VLAN
Lab 2: Create Location
Lab 3: Create Mpsk SSID
Lab 4: WLC and ISE Integration
Lab 5: Create and Test Ipsk SSID
Lab 6: Implement FlexConnect WLAN Deployment on 9800 WLC
Lab 7: Flex Connect Group
Lab 8: Mobility Tunnel Setup
Lab 9: Guest Anchor Mobility
Lab 10: QOS and AVC
Lab 11: Perform 9800 WLC Maintenance
Lab 12: 9800 WLC Troubleshooting
Lab 13: High Availability SSO for Centralized Cisco 9800 WLC
Lab 14: Perform 9800 WLC Upgrade In HA Pair
The labs use C9800 17.7.1 software code and ISE 3.1.0 code.
The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
