This course gives you the knowledge you need to design Cisco wireless networks. The course covers design specifics from scenario design concepts through to the installation phase and into post-deployment validation.
This course, including the self-paced material, helps prepare you to take the exam, Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD), which leads to to the new CCNP Enterprise and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Design certifications.
After completing this course you should be able to:
• Describe and implement a Cisco-recommended structured design methodology
• Describe and implement industry standards, amendments, certifications, and RFCs
• Describe and implement Cisco enhanced wireless features
• Describe and implement the wireless design process
• Describe and implement specific vertical designs
• Describe and implement site survey processes
• Describe and implement network validation processes
Course content:
Describing and Implementing a Structured Wireless Design Methodology
• Importance of Planning Wireless Design with a Structured Methodology
• Cisco Structured Design Model
• Cisco Design Guides and Cisco Validated Designs for Wireless Networks
• Role of the Project Manager When Designing Wireless Networks
Describing and Implementing Industry Protocols and Standards
• Wireless Standards Bodies
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 Standard and Amendments
• Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certifications
• Relevant Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Wireless RFCs
• Practice Activity
Describing and Implementing Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
• Hardware and Software Choices for a Wireless Network Design
• Cisco Infrastructure Settings for Wireless Network Design
• Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
Examining Cisco Mobility and Roaming
• Mobility and Intercontroller Mobility in a Wireless Network
• Optimize Client Roaming in a Wireless Network
• Cisco Workgroup Bridge (WGB) and WGB Roaming in a Wireless Network
Describing and Implementing the Wireless Design Process
• Overview of Wireless Design Process
• Meet with the Customer to Discuss the Wireless Network Design
• Customer Information Gathering for a Wireless Network Design
• Design the Wireless Network
• Deployment of the Wireless Network
• Validation and Final Adjustments of the Wireless Network
• Wireless Network Design Project Documents and Deliverables
Describing and Implementing Specific Vertical Designs
• Designs for Wireless Applications
• Wireless Network Design Within the Campus
• Extend Wireless Networks to the Branch Sites
Examining Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs
• High-Density Designs in Wireless Networks
• Introducing Location and Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Concepts
• Design for Location
• FastLocate and HyperLocation
• Bridges and Mesh in a Wireless Network Design
• Redundancy and High Availability in a Wireless Network
Describing and Implementing the Site Survey Processes
• Site Survey Types
• Special Arrangements Needed for Site Surveys
• Safety Aspects to be Considered During Site Surveys
• Site Survey Tools in Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Third-Party Site Survey Software and Hardware Tools
Describing and Implementing Wireless Network Validation Processes
• Post-installation Wireless Network Validation
• Making Post-installation Changes to a Wireless Network
• Wireless Network Handoff to the Customer
• Installation Report
Labs:
• Use Cisco Prime Infrastructure as a Design Tool
• Create a Predictive Site Survey with Ekahau Pro
• Perform a Live Site Survey Using Access Point on a Stick (APoS)
• Simulate a Post-installation Network Validation Survey
Target audience:
Presales and postsales network engineers that are involved in network design, planning, and implementation, Network administrators and designers that are responsible for designing and implementing the enterprise network.
Prerequisites:
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
• General knowledge of networks
• General knowledge of wireless networks
• Routing and switching knowledge
Recommended prerequisites:
• CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
• WLFNDU - Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations
• ENCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies
Test certification:
Recommended as preparation for the following exams:
• 300-425 -ENWLSD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks