C98WF6 - Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 v2.0

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.

The course qualifies for 24 Cisco Continuing Education Credits (CE).

What's New in C98WF6?

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.

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

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

• Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (CCNA Level)

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

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