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Implementing and Securing a Wireless LAN

Cross-Product:  Technical

 
Course Information
Code :
  TXI21
Version :
  2
Format :
  Classroom
Language :
  English
Availability Date :
  Monday, June 06, 2005
Duration :
  2 days
Audience :
  Customer, Business Partner, Lenovo and IBM employees,
Available :
  Worldwide
Description Updated :
  Wednesday, April 19, 2006


What is new in this Version?
The course has been updated with the newest version of AC 3.73 and also current information concerning EAP-FAST.

What are the benefits of this course?
Students will learn how to install, configure, secure, and troubleshoot 802.11a and 802.11b WLANs. This training also covers implementing certificate-based and LEAP-based security to protect the WLAN using Cisco technology and Microsoft Windows technology. Course is part of TVT Qualification program.

Who should take this course?
Any IT professional involved in deploying 802.11a and/or 802.11b WLANs who is concerned about how to properly protect those WLANs from intrusion should take this course. This course is also appropriate for any service professional who needs to understand a WLAN's components and how to troubleshoot them. Students are required to take this course prior to TZI21 in TVT Qualification program.

What are the course, skills, or knowledge prerequisites?
(Students must meet the prerequisites in order to fully achieve the course learning objectives.)
  • Students should have a basic understanding of WLAN technology (basic radio theory, for example) and have a working knowledge of ThinkPad and NetVista systems, such as card insertion and replacement, and software installation.
  • Students must complete the Web-based course Introduction to ThinkVantage Technologies: Wireless (TXW15)

    What skills or knowledge will be gained? Exit skill level
    Understand and be able to articulate the features and benefits of the WLAN products and partner products

    Skills required to install and configure WLAN client hardware and software

    Skills required to install and configure Intel and Cisco access points and integrate them into an existing LAN

    Understand and implement strong authentication using LEAP or EAP (802.1x) to secure the WLAN

    Troubleshoot a failing WLAN to determine root cause and required action


    What topics are covered?
  • Understanding the hardware and technology involved is WLANs
  • Deploying a WLAN, including integrating with an existing LAN
  • Methods of securing the WLAN - 802.1x

  • Recommended follow-up courses:
    (Please refer to our training roadmaps for the suggested training path.)
    Students seeking to obtain ThinkVantage Technologies Qualification in Access Connections should enroll in TZI21

    Additional Course Information:
    None.

    Scheduled Classes:
    You must complete all prerequisites before enrolling. To schedule a class in your area, please contact your country coordinator. Classes marked as PRIVATE are not open to enrollment.

    The IBM Education Card may not be redeemed for this course.

    Note: Lenovo and IBM Employees MUST visit the Lenovo Intranet to enroll.

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    Location
    Section
    List Price
    Enroll
    7/24/2006
    RTP , NC
    [United States]

    1-919-517-0695
    [ver. 2]
    USD 599
    8/15/2006
    Chicago , IL
    [United States]

    919-517-0695
    [ver. 2]
    USD 599
    9/19/2006
    Salt Lake City , UT
    [United States]

    919-517-0695
    [ver. 2]
    USD 599
    11/7/2006
    Boston , MA
    [United States]

    919-517-0695
    [ver. 2]
    USD 599


    Note
    :
    The scheduled course times may be listed in GMT time. If you see GMT listed next to the time, you can translate the time to local time via the world clock web site.

    Enrollment Contact Information Below:

    Note: Lenovo and IBM Employees MUST visit the Lenovo Intranet for enrollment information. DO NOT call IBM TEACH.

    Country Contact
    United States
    919-517-0695



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