WLAN Configuration

WLAN Configuration

1. Remote Site WLAN Configuration

   • The Wireless Router
     • WLAN security
     • DHCP services
     • Name Address Translation (NAT)
       • Convert private IPv4 addresses to internet-routable IPv4 addresses. a private (local) source IPv4 address is translated to a public (global) address.
     • Quality of Service (QoS)
       • Guarantee that certain traffic types
   • 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 WPA2 Enterprise WLAN on the WLC

   • Configure SNMP Server Information
   • Configure RADIUS Server Information
   • Configure a VLAN for a New WLAN
   • 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
   • Configure a WPA2 Enterprise WLAN
   • Configure a WPA2 Enterprise WLAN
     • Create a new WLAN.
     • Configure the WLAN name and SSID.
     • Enable the WLAN for VLAN 5.
     • Verify AES and 802.1X defaults.
     • Configure WLAN security to use the RADIUS server.
     • Configure WLAN security to use the RADIUS server.

3. Configure a Basic WLAN on the WLC

   • Log in to the WLC
   • View AP Information
   • Advanced Settings
   • 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
   • WLC Topology

4. Torubleshoot WLAN Issues

   • Troubleshooting Approaches
     • 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
     • Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes
   • Wireless Client Not Connecting
   • Troubleshooting When the Network Is Slow
     • Upgrade your wireless clients
     • Split the traffic
   • Updating Firmware