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Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks
The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD)v1.1 is a 5-day course that gives you the knowledge you need to design Cisco wireless networks. The course covers design specifics from...
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$4,295 USD
Duration
5 days
Course Code
ENWLSD-NTO
Available Formats
Virtual, Classroom
Overview
The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD)v1.1 is a 5-day course that gives you the knowledge you need to design Cisco wireless networks. The course covers design specifics from scenario design concepts through 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 the CCNP Enterprise and Cisco Certified Specialist Enterprise Wireless Design certifications. The course qualifies for 40 Cisco Continuing Education credits (CE) towards recertification. This course will help you:
- Gain the knowledge you need to plan advanced designs of Cisco wireless products
- Qualify for professional-level job roles in wireless networking
- Prepare for the Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD) exam
Skills Gained
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe and implement a Cisco-recommended structured design methodology
- Describe and implement industry standards, amendments, certifications, and Requests For Comments (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
Who Can Benefit
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Consulting systems engineer
- Network administrator
- Network engineer
- Network manager
- Sales engineer
- Systems engineer
- Technical solutions architect
- Wireless design engineer
- Wireless engineer
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- General knowledge of networks
- General knowledge of wireless networks
- Routing and switching knowledge
- Either of the following combinations of Cisco courses can help you meet these prerequisites:
- Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Fundamentals (WIFUND) and Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 (ICND1)
- Coming soon: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) and Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU)
Course Details
Module 1: 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
Module 2: 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
Module 3: 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
Module 4: 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
Module 5: 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
Module 6: Describing and Implementing Specific Vertical Designs
- Designs for Wireless Applications
- Wireless Network Design Within the Campus
- Extend Wireless Networks to the Branch Sites
Module 7: 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
Module 8: 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
Module 9: 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
Lab Outline: Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:
- Review Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
- Design a Wireless Network
- Design a Wireless Network for a Specific Vertical
- Design a Wireless Network that Extends Beyond the Campus (ILT output)
- Use Cisco Prime Infrastructure as a Design Tool
- Create a Predictive Site Survey with Ekahau Pro
- Review a Live Site Survey Using Access Point on a Stick (APoS)
- Simulate a Post-installation Network Validation Survey
Schedule
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