Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Network (ENWLSD) V1.1

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.
This course also helps you prepare to take the exam, Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD) which is part of the CCNP® Enterprise and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Design certifications.

How you’ll benefit

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
• Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification

Why Attend with Current Technologies CLC

• Our Instructors are the top 10% rated by Cisco
• Our Lab has a dedicated 1 Gig Fiber Connection for our Labs
• Our Labs run up to Date Code for all our courses

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to meet these objectives:

• 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

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

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:

• Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR)
• Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU)

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
• 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 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

• Postinstallation Wireless Network Validation
• Making Postinstallation Changes to a Wireless Network
• Wireless Network Handoff to the Customer
• Installation Report

LAB OUTLINE

• 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