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C98WF6 Training

Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to Wi-Fi 6

Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to Wi-Fi 6 (C98WF6) 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 Wi-Fi 6. The configuration, migration, and troubleshooting will also be covered in this instructor-led course.

34 CLC or $3395

Eligble for 24 CE Credits

Pay with 34 Learning Credits

34 CLC or $3395

Eligble for 24 CE Credits

Pay with 34 Learning Credits

  • The primary audience for this course is as follows:

    • Cisco Partners and customers interested in the Catalyst 9800 wireless controller

  • The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

    • Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (CCNA Level)

  • Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall 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

  • 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

  • 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

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