Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6

Course Overview

Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6  is a two-day 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.

Target Audience

Cisco Partners and customers interested in the Catalyst 9800 wireless controller

Course Objectives

After completing this course you should be able to:

• Describe Cisco Catalyst 9800
• Understand the Benefits for Catalyst 9800
• Configure Catalyst 9800
• Migrate to the Catalyst 9800
• Troubleshoot the Catalyst 9800
• Understand and Discuss WIFI6

 

Course Content

Introduction

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

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

Cisco Catalyst 9800 use in Private and Public Cloud Environments

• Private
• Public
• Hybrid

What is WiFi 6 and Why do we need it?

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

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

High Availability

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

Software Updates

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

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

Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Configuration Model

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

Wireless Basic Setup

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

Wireless Advanced

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

Migration

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

Troubleshooting

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

Lab Outline:

• Configure Windows 10 Client Access
• Configure Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
• Configure Security in Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800 using ISE
• Configuring Guest Access using Catalyst 9800 and Anchor AirOS
• Implement Flex-Connect WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
• High Availability SSO with Catalyst 9800
• Migrating Configuration from AireOS to Catalyst 9800 WLC using WebUI and Prime Infrastructure
• Catalyst 9800 Software Upgrade

Course Prerequisites

Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:

• Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (CCNA Level)

 

 

Recommended prerequisites:

• CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
• WLFNDU - Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations

Test Certification

Recommended as preparation for the following exams:

•  There are no exams aligned to this course