Cisco SWITCH 1.0: Integrating Wireless LANs into a Campus Network

Wireless LAN (WLAN) is an access technology that has an increasing significance for network access in offices, factories, hotels, and airports, and at home. WLANs are often compared to standard LANs and are often seen as "LANs without cables". Although WLANS have similarities to wired LANs, they also present important differences that you need to understand in order to perform a successful integration. The integration of wireless technology into the LAN network is a lot more than just merely connecting access points (APs) to access switches. WLAN integration into the campus network is very different depending on whether an autonomous solution or a controller-based solution is expected. Device placements, port configurations, VLAN design, and configuration will depend heavily on the type of deployment. This course introduces WLANs. It will explain the differences between wired and wireless LANs, describe basic WLAN topologies, and explain how to prepare the campus networks for the integration of WLANs.

• Distinguish between wired and wireless LANs
• Recognize the features of a wireless LAN
• Assess the impact of traffic flow on the campus LAN
• Distinguish between WLAN solutions
• Determine best placement for access points and controllers
• Configure switches for WLAN devices
• Determine WLAN requirements
• Create a WLAN integration test plan
• Configure a switch to support WLAN devices that include a variety of APs, a WLC, and a wireless control system