Course Overview
TOPConfiguring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to Wi-Fi 6 (C98WF6) 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.
The updated version of this course covers newer topics, including:
- Multi Preshared key authentication
- Identity Preshared Key authentication
- C9800 and ISE integration
- FlexConnect using Dot1x authentication
- In depth troubleshooting using C9800 platform for wireless clients
- Flexconnect groups
- QOS to block social media websites
The labs use C9800 17.7.1 software code and ISE 3.1.0 code.
This course is eligible for 24 Continuing Education Credits (ILT Modality).
Scheduled Classes
TOPOutline
TOPModule 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
Prerequisites
TOPThe knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (CCNA Level)
Who Should Attend
TOPThe primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Cisco Partners and customers interested in the Catalyst 9800 wireless controller