Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 (C98WF6)
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Course Overview
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.
Course Objectives
- 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 Outline
1 - Introduction
- Cisco Catalyst 9800 Overview
- Intent Based Networking (IBN)
- Cisco Catalyst Next Gen Wireless Architecture
- Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless – Platform Support
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
3 - Cisco Catalyst 9800 use in Private and Public Cloud Environments
4 - What is WiFi 6 and Why do we need it?
- Use Cases – how WiFi 6 will change Business and Industry
- WIFI6 technical – a leap from previous WiFi technologies
- Design Considerations
- Cisco WiFi6 Portfolio and Interoperability
- Configure WiFi6 on Cat 9800
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
6 - High Availability
- Reducing downtime for Upgrades and Unplanned Events
- High Availability (Client SSO)
- High Availability (AP & Client SSO)
7 - Software Updates
- Software Updates
- SSO
- Patching
- Rolling Upgrades
- Wireless Controller SMU
- Rolling AP Update
- Image Upgrade
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
9 - Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Configuration Model
- New Configuration Model
- AireOS vs. Catalyst 9800 Config Model
- Catalyst 9800 Config Model
10 - Wireless Basic Setup
- Wireless Basic Configuration Model
- Adding Local Site
- Adding Remote Site
- Provisioning APs to Site
- Day 0
- AP PnP
11 - Wireless Advanced
- Guided UI Configuration Workflow
- WLAN Profile
- Policy Profile
- AP Join profile
- RF Profile
- Static and Rule-Based AP Tagging
12 - Migration
- AireOS Config Translator
- Using the Tool
- Migration using Prime
- AireOS Config Translator on PI 3.5
13 - Troubleshooting
- IOS-XE logging architecture
- Packet tracing and packet captures
- Embedded Packet Capture web interface
- Useful commands and tools
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