Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD)

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