This 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.
This course helps prepare you to take the exam, Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD), which leads to to the CCNP Enterprise and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Design certifications.
Digital courseware: Cisco now provides students with electronic courseware for this course. Students who have a confirmed booking will be sent an email prior to the course start date, with a link to create an account via learningspace.cisco.com before they attend their first day of class. Please note that any electronic courseware or labs will not be available (visible) until the first day of the class.
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What you’ll learn
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
Cisco at DDLS
DDLS is a Platinum Learning Partner and we are the largest provider of authorised Cisco training in Australia, offering a wider range of Cisco courses, run more often than any of our competitors. DDLS has won awards such as ANZ Learning Partner of the Year (twice!) and APJC Top Quality Learning Partner of the Year.
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Who is the course for?
This course is for wireless engineers who work in the following roles:
Consulting systems engineer
Network administrator
Network engineer
Network manager
Sales engineer
Systems engineer
Technical solutions architect
Wireless design engineer
Wireless engineer
We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources. For more information, please contact us on 1800 U LEARN (1800 853 276).
Course subjects
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
Optimise 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
Lab outline
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
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should have:
General knowledge of networks
General knowledge of wireless networks
Routing and switching knowledge
The following Cisco courses can help you meet these prerequisites:
The supply of this course by DDLS is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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