Objectives
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
Describe Cisco Catalyst 9800
Understand the Benefits for Catalyst 9800
Configure Catalyst 9800
Migrate to the Catalyst 9800
Troubleshoot the Catalyst 9800
Understand and Discuss WIFI6
Audience
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
Cisco Partners and customers interested in the Catalyst 9800 wireless controller
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that a learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (CCNA Level)
Duration
Three days
Outline for Configuring Cisco Catalyst 9800 and Intro to WIFI6 Training
Introduction
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Overview
Intent Based Networking (IBN)
Cisco Catalyst Next Gen Wireless Architecture
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless – Platform Support
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Appliances
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Series: C9800-80-K9
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Series: C9800-40-K9
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Cloud Series: C9800-CL-K9
Cisco Catalyst 9800 use in Private and Public Cloud Environments
Private
Public
Hybrid
What is WiFi 6 and Why do we need it?
Use Cases – how WiFi 6 will change Buisness and Industry
WIFI6 technical – a leap from previous WiFi technologies
Design Considerations
Cisco WiFi6 Portfolio and Interoperability
Configure WiFi6 on Cat 9800
Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Embedded Controller for SDA
SD-Access Everywhere
Wireless Assurance with DNA Center
Catalyst 9800 SD-Access Wireless
Catalyst 9800 SD-Access Embedded Wireless Controllers
High Availability
Reducing downtime for Upgrades and Unplanned Events
High Availability (Client SSO)
High Availability (AP & Client SSO)
Software Updates
Software Updates
SSO
Patching
Rolling Upgrades
Wireless Controller SMU
Rolling AP Update
Image Upgrade
Programmability and Telemetry
Flexible management options with Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers
Wireless Programmability “Stack”
Config vs Operational YANG data models
Model Driven Telemetry
Security and Threat Detection
Intent-based wireless networks Security
Security and Threat Mitigation
Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Configuration Model
New Configuration Model
AireOS vs. Catalyst 9800 Config Model
Catalyst 9800 Config Model
Wireless Basic Setup
Wireless Basic Configuration Model
Adding Local Site
Adding Remote Site
Provisioning APs to Site
Day 0
AP PnP
Wireless Advanced
Guided UI Configuration Workflow
WLAN Profile
Policy Profile
AP Join profile
RF Profile
Static and Rule-Based AP Tagging
Migration
AireOS Config Translator
Using the Tool
Migration using Prime
AireOS Config Translator on PI 3.5
Troubleshooting
IOS-XE logging architecture
Packet tracing and packet captures
Embedded Packet Capture web interface
Useful commands and tools
Lab Outline:
Configure Windows 10 Client Access
Configure Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
Configure Security in Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800 using ISE
Configuring Guest Access using Catalyst 9800 and Anchor AirOS
Implement Flex-Connect WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
High Availability SSO with Catalyst 9800
Migrating Configuration from AireOS to Catalyst 9800 WLC using WebUI and Prime Infrastructure
Catalyst 9800 Software Upgrade