Deploying Cisco Meraki Cloud-Managed Wireless Networks by Pearson

Course details

Cisco Meraki's cloud-based approach centralizes the management and monitoring of wireless networks, simplifying administration for networking teams. In this course, Brad Edgeworth, a technical solutions architect at Cisco Systems, guides you through core concepts in cloud management, device connectivity, and network troubleshooting. Learn how to deploy and manage wireless access points across different operating modes, configure quality of service (QoS) settings to prioritize network traffic, and apply security measures to protect against threats and control client access. Along the way, get a chance to practice troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues using Meraki's built-in diagnostic tools and packet capture capabilities. This course is designed for networking professionals who want to build practical skills in managing Cisco Meraki cloud-based wireless networks.

Concepts

Introduction

Deploying cloud-managed wireless networks

Meraki Fundamentals

Learning objectives
Platform overview
Cloud management terminology
Dashboard tour
Building your dashboard organization
Cloud administrator accounts and privileges
Enhancing dashboard security
Device-to-dashboard connectivity
Engaging Meraki support
Logging and alerts
Device firmware management

Meraki Network Fundamentals for Wireless

Learning objectives
Packet forwarding overview
Wireless LAN fundamentals
Virtual local area networks (VLANs)
Network port types
VLAN profiles

Deploying Wireless Access Points

Learning objectives
Initial access point (AP) deployment
Catalyst access point conversion
AP operating modes
Switchport guidelines for APs and SecurePort
Creating a NAT-based SSID
Creating a bridged SSID
Creating an SSID that is tunneled with Layer 3 mobility
Creating an SSID that is VPN tunneled to a concentrator
SSID name suppression
Selective SSID enablement
Wireless mesh
Wireless bridging
Wall switch plate APs
Location-based services
RF profiles

Quality of Service (QoS)

Learning objectives
QoS fundamentals
Configuring QoS

Wireless Security

Learning objectives
Wireless network security threats
Securing DHCP services
Wireless client isolation
Deny local LAN
AP firewall rules
Wireless encryption and authentication
Pre-shared wireless key authentication
MAC-based wireless authentication
Wireless 802.1X authentication
Wireless ambassador
Wireless group policy
Identity pre-shared keys (iPSKs)
Splash page
Wi-Fi personal network (WPN)
Air Marshal

Troubleshooting

Learning objectives
Management via mobile application
Intelligent packet captures
Troubleshooting wireless client connectivity issues

Conclusion

Course summary