WLAN CONFIGURATION

WLAN CONFIGURATION

1. Remote Site WLAN Configuration

   • Basic Wireless Setup
     • View the WLAN defaults
     • Change the network mode.
     • Configure the SSID.
     • Configure the channel.
     • Configure the security mode.
     • Configure the passphrase.
   • Basic Network Setup
     • Log in to the router from a web browser.
     • Change the default administrative password.
     • Log in with the new administrative password.
     • Change the default DHCP IPv4 addresses.
     • Renew the IP address.
     • Log in to the router with the new IP address.

2. Configure a Basic WLAN on the WLC

   • WLC Topology
     • LAPs use the Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) to communicate with a WLAN controller (WLC)
   • Log in to the WLC
     • WLC controls APs and provides more services and management capabilities, many of which are beyond the scope of this module.
   • View AP Information
     • Click Access Points from the left menu to view an overall picture of the AP’s system information and performance
   • Advanced Settings
     • Click Advanced in the upper right-hand corner to access the advanced Summary page
   • Configure a WLAN
     • Create the WLAN
     • Apply and Enable the WLAN
     • Select the Interface
     • Secure the WLAN
     • Verify the WLAN is Operational
     • Monitor the WLAN
     • View Wireless Client Information

3. Configure a WPA2 Enterprise WLAN on the WLC

   • SNMP and RADIUS
   • Configure SNMP Server Information
   • Configure RADIUS Server Information
   • Configure a New Interface
     • Create a new interface.
     • Configure the VLAN name and ID.
     • Configure the port and interface address.
     • Configure the DHCP server address.
     • Apply and Confirm.
     • Verify Interfaces.
   • Configure a DHCP Scope

4. Troubleshoot WLAN Issues

   • Troubleshooting Approachesc
     • Identify the Problem
     • Establish a Theory of Probable Causes
     • Test the Theory to Determine Cause
     • Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Implement the Solution
     • Verify Full System Functionality and Implement Preventive Measures
     • Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
   • Wireless Client Not Connecting
     • When troubleshooting a WLAN, a process of elimination is recommended.
   • Troubleshooting When the Network Is Slow