OnlineCourse Details
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.
Objectives
After completing this course you should be able to:
- 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
Outline
Introduction
- Cisco Catalyst 9800 Overview
- Intent Based Networking (IBN)
- Cisco Catalyst Next Gen Wireless Architecture
- Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless – Platform Support
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
Cisco Catalyst 9800 use in Private and Public Cloud Environments
- Private
- Public
- Hybrid
What is WiFi 6 and Why do we need it?
- Use Cases – how WiFi 6 will change Buisness and Industry
- WIFI6 technical – a leap from previous WiFi technologies
- Design Considerations
- Cisco WiFi6 Portfolio and Interoperability
- Configure WiFi6 on Cat 9800
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
High Availability
- Reducing downtime for Upgrades and Unplanned Events
- High Availability (Client SSO)
- High Availability (AP & Client SSO)
Software Updates
- Software Updates
- SSO
- Patching
- Rolling Upgrades
- Wireless Controller SMU
- Rolling AP Update
- Image Upgrade
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
Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Configuration Model
- New Configuration Model
- AireOS vs. Catalyst 9800 Config Model
- Catalyst 9800 Config Model
Wireless Basic Setup
- Wireless Basic Configuration Model
- Adding Local Site
- Adding Remote Site
- Provisioning APs to Site
- Day 0
- AP PnP
Wireless Advanced
- Guided UI Configuration Workflow
- WLAN Profile
- Policy Profile
- AP Join profile
- RF Profile
- Static and Rule-Based AP Tagging
Migration
- AireOS Config Translator
- Using the Tool
- Migration using Prime
- AireOS Config Translator on PI 3.5
Troubleshooting
- IOS-XE logging architecture
- Packet tracing and packet captures
- Embedded Packet Capture web interface
- Useful commands and tools
Lab Outline:
- Configure Windows 10 Client Access
- Configure Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
- Configure Security in Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800 using ISE
- Configuring Guest Access using Catalyst 9800 and Anchor AirOS
- Implement Flex-Connect WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
- High Availability SSO with Catalyst 9800
- Migrating Configuration from AireOS to Catalyst 9800 WLC using WebUI and Prime Infrastructure
- Catalyst 9800 Software Upgrade
Target Audience
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Cisco Partners and customers interested in the Catalyst 9800 wireless controller
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (CCNA Level)