Module 1: Course Introduction

• Cisco Catalyst 9800 Overview
• Intent-Based Networking (IBN)
• Cisco Catalyst Next Gen Wireless Architecture
• Cisco Catalyst 9800 Wireless – Platform Support

Module 2: 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

Module 3: Cisco Catalyst 9800 use in Private and Public Cloud Environments

• Private
• Public
• Hybrid

Module 4: What is Wi-Fi 6 and Why do we need it?

• Use Cases – how Wi-Fi 6 will change Business and Industry
• WIFI6 technical – a leap from previous Wi-Fi technologies
• Design Considerations
• Cisco WiFi6 Portfolio and Interoperability
• Configure WiFi6 on Cat 9800

Module 5: 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

Module 6: High Availability

• Reducing downtime for Upgrades and Unplanned Events
• High Availability (Client SSO)
• High Availability (AP & Client SSO)

Module 7: Software Updates

• Software Updates
• SSO
• Patching
• Rolling Upgrades
• Wireless Controller SMU
• Rolling AP Update
• Image Upgrade

Module 8: 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

Module 9: Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controller Configuration Model

• New Configuration Model
• AireOS vs. Catalyst 9800 Config Model
• Catalyst 9800 Config Model

Module 10: Wireless Basic Setup

• Wireless Basic Configuration Model
• Adding Local Site
• Adding Remote Site
• Provisioning APs to Site
• Day 0
• AP PnP

Module 11: Wireless Advanced

• Guided UI Configuration Workflow
• WLAN Profile
• Policy Profile
• AP Join profile
• RF Profile
• Static and Rule-Based AP Tagging

Module 12: Migration

• AireOS Config Translator
• Using the Tool
• Migration using Prime
• AireOS Config Translator on PI 3.5

Module 13: Troubleshooting

• IOS-XE logging architecture
• Packet tracing and packet captures
• Embedded Packet Capture web interface
• Useful commands and tools

Lab Outline:

• Lab 1: Configure Windows 10 Client Access
• Lab 2: Configure Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
• Lab 3: Configure Security in Centralized WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800 using ISE
• Lab 4: Configuring Guest Access using Catalyst 9800 and Anchor AirOS
• Lab 5: Implement Flex-Connect WLAN Deployment with Catalyst 9800
• Lab 6: High Availability SSO with Catalyst 9800
• Lab 7: Migrating Configuration from AireOS to Catalyst 9800 WLC using WebUI and Prime Infrastructure
• Lab 8: Catalyst 9800 Software Upgrade