CTS 163: Cisco 802.11ax APs & Cisco Live

Cisco Live We have an episode full of Cisco goodness. Recently, Cisco released the data sheets to two 802.11ax access points. We have the details on these two APs, their capabilities, and some of our opinions. And speaking of Cisco, right around the corner is Cisco Live. We have our tips and the sessions we’re looking forward to. Cisco Live Tips The following Cisco Live tips were written on Rowell’s blog – Attendee Guide to Cisco Live 2019. It’s going to be hosted in San Diego, CA this year which should be a fun event. Check out the blog and register for Cisco Live if you haven’t done so already! Attendee Guide To Cisco Live 2019 * Bring a smile!* Meetups* Cisco Champions* Twitter* Friends* Exams – book early* Bring walking shoes.* Bring a jacket – sometimes the A/C is blasting inside the conference.* Portable battery packs – for your mobile devices.* Drink plenty of water – it’s best you bring your own reusable. I like to use my Hydro Flask. Empty out the contents before you pass through TSA.* Tylenol might be useful for those headaches. Either from learning so much by the fire hose or from partying the night before.* Book your sessions once they’re available. Some fill up quickly and you’ll be let on the waitlist.* Book your exam early! Schedule it on Saturday or Sunday before the chaos of the conference begins.* Download the Starbucks app. The lines for coffee get really long. Download the app and do mobile purchase. Skip the lines.* Don’t bring a backpack. You’ll get one at Cisco Live.* Leave room in your luggage. If you plan on grabbing swag, this is the conference that will fill up your bag, easily.* Hang around after each of your sessions and thank the presenter.* Check out DevNet Create and get hands on. Sessions on Wi-Fi to Look Out For Roadmap: Wireless and Mobility – CCP-120 Hear about the future of wireless, and how Cisco bridges 5G and WiFi 6. And, learn how our open platform delivers network and location analytics to support IT and business use cases. Securely Designing Your Wireless LAN for Threat Mitigation, Policy and BYOD- BRKEWN-2005 The session will cover effective strategies to build a defence-in-depth security model and the role of network segmentation in implementing Software-Defined Access (VLANs, VRF and TrustSec) for wireless networks. Participants will learn the principles of secured wireless networks (encryption, 802.1X, guest access, etc.) and the latest identity services available to securely onboard different kinds of devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, IoT etc.) and users (employees, guests, contractors, etc.). This session will guide you through designing a fabric-integrated wireless deployment enabled for security, mobility and policy. Introduction to Next Generation Wireless Stack – BRKEWN-2010 This session will introduce the Next Generation Wireless Stack for enterprise and branch office WLAN deployments, i.e. the core technologies that drive and enable mobility services. Topics covered include protocol details like CAPWAP, deep-dives into new controller Catalyst 9800 features like High Availability, Security and integration with Cisco DNA Center and Cisco 11ax Access Points. We will also introduce Cisco DNA spaces and integration with the next generation stack. Introduction to Catalyst 9800 Wireless Controllers – BRKEWN-2670 Your next generation Wireless controller is the Catalyst 9800, available as an appliance,