CCNA2 SRWE Module 12 - WLAN Concepts

Date Subject Lesson Plan
01/30/26 CCNA2

CCNA2v7 Module 12 Reading Organizer

Start Module 12 - WLAN Concepts

Read: 12.0.1 Why should I take this module?

Read: 12.0.2 What will I learn in this module?

Video: CBNugg: Converted-Old: Understanding Wireless Networking (34:25)

Read: 12.1.1 Benefits of Wireless

Read: 12.1.2 Types of Wireless Networks

Read: 12.1.3 Wireless Technologies

Read: 12.1.4 802.11 Standards

Read: 12.1.5 Radio Frequencies

Read: 12.1.6 Wireless Standards Organizations

Activity: 12.1.7 Check Your Understanding - Introduction to Wireless

Assignment: Module 12 Study Guide 1-6

  A+ Software

Lab: 13.3.2.5 Configure Windows Local Security Policy

Activity: 13.3.2.6 Check Your Understanding- Local Security Policy

Read: 13.3.3.1 Maintaining Accounts

Read: 13.3.3.2 Managing Users Account Tools and User Account Tasks

Read: 13.3.3.3 Local Users and Groups Manager

Read: 13.3.3.4 Managing Groups

02/11/26 CCNA2

Video: What is Quantum Computing? (12:32)

Start Module 12, Section 2 - WLAN Components

Demonstration Video: 12.2.1 WLAN Components (6:12)

Read: 12.2.2 Wireless NICs

Read: 12.2.3 Wireless Home Router

Read: 12.2.4 Wireless Access Points

Read: 12.2.5 AP Categories

Read: 12.2.6 Wireless Antennas

Video: Cisco 9800-L Wireless Controller Overview and Setup (WLC) (24:32)

Activity: 12.2.7 Check Your Understanding - WLAN Components

Assignment: Module 12 Study Guide 7-13

  A+ Software

Read: 13.3.3.5 Active Directory Users and Computers
Video: Professor Messer: Active Directory (20:01)

Lab: 13.3.3.6 Configure Users and Groups in Windows (30 min) Finish

Activity: 13.3.3.7 Check Your Understanding - User Account Tools and User Account Tasks

Read: 13.3.5.1 Web Security

Read: 13.3.5.2 InPrivate Browsing

Read: 13.3.5.3 Pop-up Blocker

Read: 13.3.5.4 SmartScreen Filter

Read: 13.3.5.5 ActiveX Filtering

Activity: 13.3.5.6 Check Your Understanding – Web Security

Read: 13.3.6.1 Restrictive Settings

Read: 13.3.6.2 Disable Auto-Play

Read: 13.3.6.3 Operating System Service Packs and Security Patches

Activity: 13.3.6.4 Check your Understanding - Security Maintenance

02/12/26 CCNA2

Start Module 12, Section 3 - WLAN Operation

Demonstration Video: 12.3.1 WLAN Operation (11:50)

Read: 12.3.2 Wireless Topology Modes

Read: 12.3.3 BSS and ESS

Read: 12.3.4 802.11 Frame Structure

Read: 12.3.5 CSMA/CA

Read: 12.3.6 Wireless Client and AP Association

Read: 12.3.7 Passive and Active Discover Mode

Activity: 12.3.8 Check Your Understanding - WLAN Operation

Video: CBTNugg: Wireless Standards (24:09)

Assignment: Module 12 Study Guide 14-21

  A+ Software

Read: 13.4.1.1 What Do You Already Know? - Wireless Security

Read: 13.4.1.2 Common Communication Encryption Types

Read: 13.4.1.3 Wi-Fi Configuration Best Practices

Read: 13.4.1.4 Authentication Methods

Read: 13.4.1.5 Wireless Security Modes

Read: 13.4.1.6 Firmware Updates

Read: 13.4.1.7 Firewalls

Read: 13.4.1.8 Port Forwarding and Port Triggering

Read: 13.4.1.9 Universal Plug and Play

PT: 13.4.1.10 Configure Wireless Security

02/13/26 CCNA2

Udemy: Cisco 200-301: 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302

Start Module 12, Section 4 - CAPWAP Operation

Video Demonstration: 12.4.1 CAPWAP (3:45)

Read: 12.4.2 Introduction to CAPWAP

Read: 12.4.3 Split MAC Architecture

Read: 12.4.4 DTLS Encryption

Read: 12.4.5 FlexConnect APs

Video: How CAPWAP Discovery Process Works on Cisco WLC (21:03)

Activity: 12.4.6 Check Your Understanding - CAPWAP Operation

PT: Wireless Fundamentals Configuration & .pka
Distribute the Answer Key with lab. NOTE: Don't use 'encapsulation dot1q' in command step 10

Assignment: Module 12 Study Guide 22-26

  A+ Software

None today

02/17/26 CCNA2

Encourage Survey (30 min)

Start Module 12, Section 5 - Channel Management
Video: Five Fundamentals of RF You Must Know for WLAN Success (31:30)

Read: 12.5.1 Frequency Channel Saturation

Read: 12.5.2 Channel Selection

Read: 12.5.3 Plan a WLAN Deployment
Video: IPDoctor: Importance of Planning Wireless Design with a Structured Methodology (12:39)

Activity: 12.5.4 Check Your Understanding - Channel Management

Video: CBTNugg: Configuring Wireless Networks (32:28)

Assignment: Module 12 Study Guide 27-36

  A+ Software

Read: 13.5.1.1 The Six Steps to the Troubleshooting Process

Read: 13.5.1.2 Identify the Problem

Read: 13.5.1.3 Establish a Theory of Probable Cause

Read: 13.5.1.4 Test the Theory to Determine Cause

Read: 13.5.1.5 Establish a Plan of Action to Resolve the Problem and Implement the Solution

Read: 13.5.1.6 Verify Full System Functionality and, If Applicable Implement Preventive Measures

Read: 13.5.1.7 Document Findings, Actions, and Outcomes

Activity: 13.5.2.1 Common Problems and Solutions for Security

Lab: 13.5.2.2 Document Customer Information in a Work Order (30 min)

Read: 13.6.1.1 Summary

Activity: 13.6.2 Security Quiz

Study: Chapter 13 Test

02/18/26 CCNA2

Start Module 12, Section 6 - WLAN Threats

Video: CBTNugg: Troubleshootiung Wireless Networks (25:05)

Demonstation Video: 12.6.1 WLAN Threats (5:41)

Read: 12.6.2 Wireless Security Overview

Read: 12.6.3 DoS Attacks
Video: DDOS Attacks as fast as Possible

Read: 12.6.4 Rogue Access Points
Video: Rogue Access Points and Evil Twins

Read: 12.6.5 Man-in-the-Middle Attack
Video: Man-in-the-Middle Attack

Activity: 12.6.6 Check Your Understanding - WLAN Threats

Assignment: Module 12 Study Guide 37-40 (15 min)

  A+ Software

Video: Jason Johnson: ITEv7 Chapter 13 (34:16)

Test: Chapter 13

Study for A+ Modules 12 & 13 Channel Check Exam

  BPA Get ready for competition
02/19/26 CCNA2

Discussion: Job Fair March 5, 2026 2:00-5:00

BPA Schedules

Start Module 12, Section 7 - Secure WLANS

Demonstration Video: 12.7.1 Secure WLANs

Read: 12.7.2 SSID Cloaking and MAC Address Filtering
Video: KevTechify: Wireless Security (15:32)

Read: 12.7.3 802.11 Original Authentication Methods

Read: 12.7.4 Shared Key Authentication Methods

Read: 12.7.5 Authenticating a Home User

Video: CBNugg: Converted-Old #17: Wireless Security and Implementation (29:27)

Read: 12.7.6 Encryption Methods

Read: 12.7.7 Authentication in the Enterprise

Read: 12.7.8 WPA3

Video: CBTNugg: Security for Wireless Networks (20:12)

Activity: 12.7.9 Check Your Understanding - Secure WLANs

Start Module 12, Section 8 - Module Practice and Quiz

Read: 12.8.1 What did I learn in this module?

Activity: 12.8.2 Module Quiz - WLAN Concepts

Assignment: Module 12 Study Guide 41-49 (15 min. - end)

  A+

Test: Modules 12 & 13 Channel Check

 

  BPA Get ready for competition
02/20/26 CCNA2

Review Video: Jason Johnson: CCNA2v7 Module 12 (30:20)

Test: Module 12

Start Module 13 - WLAN Configuration

  A+

Video: Jason Johnson: ITEv7 Chapter 12 (25:14)

Review for Channel Check Exam

A+ Modules 12 & 13 Channel Check Exam

Start Chapter 14 - The IT Professional

Udemy: 220-1102: Section 2: Chapter 1: Safety and Professionalism 7, 8, 9, 10

Read: 14.1.1.1 Relationship Between Communication Skills and Troubleshooting

Read: 14.1.1.2 Relationship Between Communication Skills and Professional Behavior

Read: 14.1.2.1 Know, Relate, and Understand

Read: 14.1.2.2 Active Listening

Activity: 14.1.2.3 Check Your Understanding - Closed Ended and Open Ended Questions

Demonstration Video: 14.1.2.4 Active Listening and Summarizing (2:19)

Read: 14.1.3.1 Using Professional Behavior with the Customer

Read: 14.1.3.2 Tips for Hold and Transfer

Video Demonstration: 14.1.3.3 Hold and Transfer

Activity: 14.1.3.4 What Do You Already Know? - Netiquette

Read: 14.1.4.1 Keeping the Customer Call Focused

Video Demonstration: 14.1.4.2 The Talkative Customer (2:15)

Video Demonstration: 14.1.4.3 The Rude Customer

Video Demonstration: 14.1.4.4 The Knowledgeable Customer

Video Demonstration: 14.1.4.5 The Angry Customer

Video Demonstration: 14.1.4.6 The Inexperienced Customer

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