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Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations Specialization

Cisco Learning and Certifications

Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations Specialization

Explore Core Cisco Wireless Networking Skills.

Learn to configure, secure, and troubleshoot Cisco wireless networks in enterprise settings.

Mai Vang

Instructor: Mai Vang

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand critical aspects of RG technologies, including RF frequencies, antenna types, and how to overcome installation challenges

  • Explore different WLAN architectures provided by the Cisco solution and how to implement them

  • Manage a WLAN implementation

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June 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

WLAN Fundamental

WLAN Fundamental

Course 1, 10 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe and implement foundational wireless theory

  • Describe and implement foundational wireless math and antennas

  • Describe and implement foundational wireless operation

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Protocols
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Telecommunications
Category: Network Troubleshooting
Category: Network Performance Management
Category: Digital Communications
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Network Security
Category: Network Infrastructure
WLAN Security

WLAN Security

Course 2, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe security and client access in a wireless network

  • Implement 802.1X and EAP

  • Implement wireless guest access and configure wireless security

WLAN Architecture

WLAN Architecture

Course 3, 6 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe Cisco wireless architecture components and deployment options

  • Describe Cisco wireless architecture and its deployment modes, the CAPWAP protocol, and the Cisco WLC and AP line up

  • Describe the wired support for implementing wireless networks

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Mai Vang
Cisco Learning and Certifications
18 Courses4,482 learners

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