Course Catalog
CMWN-Cisco Meraki Wireless Network Optimization v1.0
Code: CMWN
Duration: 2 Day
$2695 USD

OVERVIEW

In this advanced technical training course, you’ll learn how to plan for wireless network deployments and integrations using the Cisco Meraki MR and MG product portfolio. Through practical hands-on instruction and experiences, you will learn how to design, configure, and troubleshoot Meraki wireless networks using the Meraki Dashboard and analytics. You will also learn how to troubleshoot wireless client issues, perform integration with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and work with Meraki support to quickly resolve problems.

DELIVERY FORMAT

This course is available in the following formats:

Virtual Classroom

Duration: 2 Day

CLASS SCHEDULE

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Apr 22 2024 - Apr 23 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 EDT
Location: Online
Course Length: 2 Day

$ 2695

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Jul 01 2024 - Jul 02 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 EDT
Location: Online
Course Length: 2 Day

$ 2695

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Nov 21 2024 - Nov 22 2024 | 08:30 - 16:30 EST
Location: Online
Course Length: 2 Day

$ 2695

GOALS

After completing the course, you should be able to:

  • Plan for wireless network deployments and integrations using the Meraki platform
  • Design Meraki wireless architectures for redundancy, high-density, and scalability
  • Implement comprehensive Meraki product features to meet wireless design objectives
  • Operate Meraki wireless networks and troubleshoot complex network incidents using the Meraki Dashboard and analytics
  • Integrate Meraki Wireless networks with Cisco Identity Services Engine
  • Troubleshoot wireless clients in a Meraki wireless network environment

This course will help you:

  • Acquire the advanced skills and techniques to plan, design, implement, and operate Cisco Meraki wireless networks for cloud-based network management.
OUTLINE

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Introduction to Cisco Meraki Wireless Network Optimization

  • Front Matter
  • Course Overview/Schedule
  • Student Introductions

Meraki Wireless Network Design Guidance

  • Meraki Wireless network portfolio          
  • Wireless network design considerations
  • Wireless network design plans

Configuring Meraki MR Devices

  • Advanced configuration overview
  • Configuration via Templates

Meraki Monitoring Tools

  • MR device status
  • Logs and alerts
    • Event Logs
    • Change Log
    • Alerts
  • RF Spectrum
  • Wireless Health
  • Packet Capture

Monitoring Clients

  • Client Monitoring Overview
  • Common Client Problems
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Location Analytics

Cisco Meraki – ISE Integration

  • ISE Integration Overview
  • Meraki wireless network configuration    
  • ISE configuration
  • ISE AAA configuration
  • ISE integration troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Meraki Wireless

  • Process/Flow
    • Gathering Information
    • General Troubleshooting Steps
  • Identifying Faulty APs
  • Wireless Health
  • Signal Strength
  • Channel Utilization
  • Mesh Neighbors
  • Air Marshall
  • Band steering
  • Radio Settings

Working with Meraki Support

  • Process/ Flow Review
  • Opening a Case
  • Managing a case
  • Closing a case
  • RMA Process
  • Escalations
LABS

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  • Initial Configuration
  • Configure MR for site survey
  • Configure Association
  • Configure Client IP Assignment
  • Configure Splash Page
  • Troubleshoot with log files
  • Troubleshoot with wireless health
  • Troubleshoot with wireless packet capture
  • Trouble ticket #1
  • Trouble ticket #2
  • Trouble ticket #3
  • Configure ISE integration
  • Configure ISE
  • Configure ISE AAA
  • Trouble ticket #4
  • Trouble ticket #5
  • Trouble ticket #6
  • Trouble ticket #7
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is ideal for those who regularly deploy or manage Meraki networks and want to deepen their technical expertise and understanding of the Meraki Wireless MR and MG product suite and features. This may include professionals with job titles or in roles such as:

  • Field deployment technicians
  • Network administrators
  • Pre-/Post-sales engineers
  • Service provider engineers
  • Systems engineer
  • Field Engineers
  • IT professionals
PREREQUISITES

Before enrolling in the CMWN course, it is highly recommended that you have already attended and completed the ECMS1 course before attending this training. You should also have general networking understanding, Meraki-specific proficiency, and knowledge in the following areas:

General network:

  • Be actively engaged in the design, deployment, scaling, and management of enterprise networks
  • Strong fundamental knowledge of IP addressing and subnetting schemas necessary to build local area networks

Meraki knowledge:

  • Implement core configurations for a full stack solution in the Meraki Dashboard
  • Deploy foundational Meraki product features to meet basic IT requirements
  • Understand and leverage essential Meraki Dashboard tools for troubleshooting