This course will be suitable for the following people;

• Employee
• Customer
• Channel Partners/Resellers

At the end of the course delegates will be able to;-

• Describe the components, features, and functionality of the Cisco Aironet wireless mesh networking solution.
• Explain the various deployment options for the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point.
• Describe the relevant technical aspects of the Cisco wireless mesh networking solution that effect performance, throughput and distances.

• Describe physical and technical characteristics of the Cisco Aironet 1500 Series
• Describe factors to be considered during outdoor WLAN deployment.
• Explain RF theory as it relates to Wireless LANs.
• Understand Wireless Network design issues:
• Coverage areas Antenna theory and operation
• Site Survey procedures
• Describe the steps performed during the installation and deployment of outdoor Wireless LANs.

Configuring a Wireless Controller

• LAN Controller Overview: Configuration Basics
• LAN Controller Security and Mobility

Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Mesh

• Mesh Network Overview: Components, Protocols, and Functionality
• Mesh Network Features and Applications
• WCS Map and Mesh Enhancements
• Administration and Maintenance

Wireless Mesh Requirements

• RF Theory
• Access Point Roles
• 802.11h Standard
• Selecting Antennas

Installing and Configuring Mesh Access Points

• Installing Access Points
• Access Point and Bridging Group Configurations
• Configuring the Controller using the GUI to add the AP to the Mesh Network
• Connectivity Verification

Verifying and Troubleshooting

• Validating WLAN Configurations
• CLI Support Tools
• Identify Other Considerations for Troubleshooting
• GUI Support Tools