Terri Haviland
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Feb 24 2020
My CWNE Journey
My career has been building and upgrading networks in K-12 education. At the risk of exposing my age I still remember the sound of a broken link in a token ring network. We couldn’t wait to replace it with Ethernet. My responsibilities included installing switches, building servers including domain controllers, and monitoring the network. When …
Feb 24 2020
TN Wi-Fi Social Club
I have an overwhelming urge to do what I can to help Jason Panks grow our TN Wi-Fi Social Club after hearing two excellent presentations at WLPC 2020. The first one was “Human Impact of the Wi-Fi Community” by Samuel Clements. The second was “Building a Community” by Tom Hollingsworth. We are lucky enough to …
Oct 21 2019
CWNE Journey
In the beginning of wireless implementations, school districts began adding autonomous access points as their budgets allowed. I configured and installed autonomous HP access points in libraries and conference rooms at the first school district I worked for. Life happened and I began working for the second school district of my career. There I configured …
Jul 22 2019
Configuring the Controller through CIMC
Open a web browser and go to the CIMC of the WLC using the IP address that you set for the CIMC. https://x.x.x.x You will need to logon with the username and password that was assigned to the CIMC. Click on the toggle navigation menu in the top left corner and click on Compute. Click …
May 22 2019
Cisco 5520 WLC Configuration
There are different ways to setup a new wireless controller. This is the way I prefer that seems to be the quickest for me. You would think it would be easier to do a few quick commands through the CLI but it requires too much information to get started. After all I just want to …
Apr 23 2019
CWSP Notes
CWSP Notes CH1: Security Fundamentals Objectives: 3.1 – Describe how wireless network security solutions may vary for different wireless network implementations including small businesses, home offices, large enterprises, public networks and remote access. Stages of Wireless Security WLAN installation should be designed with a secure foundation that provides Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authentication. WEP – Wired …
May 16 2018
CWAP Notes
CWAP Notes (CWAP-402) Chapter 1: Troubleshooting Processes Cisco troubleshooting process Define a clear problem statement with symptoms and potential causes. Gather the facts to help isolate the possible causes. Consider possible problems based on the facts discovered. Create an action plan based on the remaining potential problems and the most likely cause. Implement the action …
Apr 23 2018
CWDP Notes
CWDP Notes (CWDP-302) Chapter 1: Introducing WLAN Design Design Process Define Design Implement Validate Chapter 2: Requirements Analysis A requirement is anything that must be provided by the product or outcome of the project. Business requirements are known as the objectives of the organization. User requirements include the goals or tasks that users must perform …
Apr 03 2018
IW3702 needs a Country
Our school district requested the installation of one outdoor access point at each of our schools with the purpose of creating a muster point for emergency responders. After consulting with our VAR, we purchased Cisco IW3702 access points. Once they arrived I decided it was best to configure the access points before sending them to …
Mar 23 2018
WLPC 2018 Phoenix
Attending my first wireless conference was a rewarding experience. Conference check in was Monday night with food trucks. It was great getting to meet the people you converse with on twitter and slack. WLPC 2018 started with Keith Parsons welcoming everyone. Followed by 55 minute sessions, 30 minute sessions, Ten Talks, and Deep Dive Sessions. …