Understanding and Troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers [Paperback]

• For any student, regardless of previous Cisco-specific knowledge
• Covers everything from Day 0 deployments to advanced troubleshooting
• Shows how to configure controller interfaces, build WLANs, use AP groups and RF deployment guidelines, leverage DNA Spaces and DNA Center, and more
• Guides students step-by-step through applying advanced 9800-specific functions
• Includes thorough coverage of programmability and telemetry: topics new to many students

The definitive end-to-end guide to the next generation of Cisco wireless controllers and Cisco's advanced 9800 IOS-XE architecture

• For every wireless network engineer, architect, and operator, regardless of previous Cisco-specific knowledge
• Covers everything from Day 0 deployments to advanced troubleshooting
• Shows how to configure controller interfaces, build WLANs, use AP groups and RF deployment guidelines, leverage DNA Spaces and DNA Center, and more
• Guides you step-by-step through applying advanced 9800-specific functions
• Includes thorough coverage of programmability and telemetry: topics new to many wireless professionals

Introduction xxvii

Chapter 1 Cisco C9800 Series 1

Why Cisco C9800? 2

The Role of the Wireless Controller in a Cloud Era 7

Managing the Cisco C9800 10

Cisco Next-Generation Wireless Stack 22

Summary 23

References 23

Chapter 2 Hardware and Software Architecture of the C9800 25

General CAPWAP Split MAC Architecture 25

The Controller Control Plane Architecture Elasticity 27

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