Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks v1.1

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Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) v1.1


Course Code: ENWLSD

Duration: 5 Days


Prerequisite:

•    General knowledge of networks
•    General knowledge of wireless networks
•    Routing and switching knowledge

 

Course Description:

The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) v1.1 course 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.

 

Course Objectives:

After taking this course, you should be able to:

•    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

 

Intended Audience:
•    Consulting systems engineer
•    Network administrator
•    Network engineer
•    Network manager
•    Sales engineer
•    Systems engineer
•    Technical solutions architect
•    Wireless design engineer
•    Wireless engineer    

 

Course Outlines:

•    Describing and Implementing a Structured Wireless Design Methodology
o    Importance of Planning Wireless Design with a Structured Methodology
o    Cisco Structured Design Model
o    Cisco Design Guides and Cisco Validated Designs for Wireless Networks
o    Role of the Project Manager When Designing Wireless Networks


•    Describing and Implementing Industry Protocols and Standards
o    Wireless Standards Bodies
o    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 Standard and Amendments
o    Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certifications
o    Relevant Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Wireless RFCs
o    Practice Activity


•    Describing and Implementing Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
o    Hardware and Software Choices for a Wireless Network Design
o    Cisco Infrastructure Settings for Wireless Network Design
o    Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features


•    Examining Cisco Mobility and Roaming
o    Mobility and Intercontroller Mobility in a Wireless Network
o    Optimize Client Roaming in a Wireless Network
o    Cisco Workgroup Bridge (WGB) and WGB Roaming in a Wireless Network


•    Describing and Implementing the Wireless Design Process
o    Overview of Wireless Design Process
o    Meet with the Customer to Discuss the Wireless Network Design
o    Customer Information Gathering for a Wireless Network Design
o    Design the Wireless Network
o    Deployment of the Wireless Network
o    Validation and Final Adjustments of the Wireless Network
o    Wireless Network Design Project Documents and Deliverables

 

 •    Describing and Implementing Specific Vertical Designs
o    Designs for Wireless Applications
o    Wireless Network Design Within the Campus
o    Extend Wireless Networks to the Branch Sites


•    Examining Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs
o    High-Density Designs in Wireless Networks
o    Introducing Location and Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Concepts
o    Design for Location
o    FastLocate and HyperLocation
o    Bridges and Mesh in a Wireless Network Design
o    Redundancy and High Availability in a Wireless Network


•    Describing and Implementing the Site Survey Processes
o    Site Survey Types
o    Special Arrangements Needed for Site Surveys
o    Safety Aspects to be Considered During Site Surveys
o    Site Survey Tools in Cisco Prime Infrastructure
o    Third-Party Site Survey Software and Hardware Tools


•    Describing and Implementing Wireless Network Validation Processes
o    Post-installation Wireless Network Validation
o    Making Post-installation Changes to a Wireless Network
o    Wireless Network Handoff to the Customer
o    Installation Report