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Implementing and Securing a Wireless LAN (EMEA)

Cross-Product:  Technical

 
Course Information
Code :
  TXI21E00EN
Version :
  1
Format :
  Classroom
Language :
  English
Availability Date :
  Monday, April 28, 2003
Duration :
  2 days
Audience :
  Customer, Business Partner, Lenovo and IBM employees,
Localized For :
  Europe, Middle East, Africa
Description Updated :
  Tuesday, April 26, 2005


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

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.

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 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, VPN

  • Recommended follow-up courses:
    (Please refer to our training roadmaps for the suggested training path.)


    Additional Course Formats:
    None.

    Scheduled Classes:
    To schedule a class in your area, please contact your country coordinator.

    Enrollment Contacts:
    Country Contact



     
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