ENWLSD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks

Course Description 

The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) training introduces you to concepts you need to know when planning advanced designs of Cisco wireless products. The training covers design specifics from scenario design concepts, through the installation phase, and into post-deployment validation.

This training prepares you for the ENWLSD exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Enterprise Wireless Design Specialist certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Enterprise certification. This training also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits toward recertification.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:
Learn how to successfully design Cisco Wireless Networks.
Gain leading-edge skills for high-demand responsibilities focused on wireless networks.
Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification.

Who Should Enroll

Network Engineers
Systems Engineers
Wireless Engineers
Consulting Systems Engineers
Technical Solutions Architects
Network Administrators
Wireless Design Engineers
Network Manager

What to Expect in the Exam

300-425 ENWLSD: Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Enterprise Wireless Design Specialist certification and satisfies the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Enterprise certification.
The multiple-choice format tests your knowledge of wireless network design, including:
Site surveys
Wired and wireless infrastructure
Mobility
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) high availability

Course Objectives

Describe Cisco-recommended structured wireless design methodology
Describe wireless industry standards, amendments, certifications, and Retain for Comments (RFCs)
Examine the wireless technology
Describe and implement Cisco enhanced wireless feature
Describe Cisco mobility, roaming, and Work Group Bridges
Describe the wireless design process
Describe and implement specific wireless application designs
Describe and implement specific wireless network vertical designs
Describe and implement bridge and mesh designs in wireless networks
Describe special considerations in advanced wireless designs
Understand requirements to adapt a wireless network for Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) and Cisco Spaces
Describe site survey processes
Describe third-party planning tools
Describe and implement wireless network validation processes
Describe and implement final phases of the design project

Course Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you are expected to have before attending this course are:
General knowledge of networks
General knowledge of wireless networks
Routing and switching knowledge
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offerings:
Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU)
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP)

Course Outline

Structured Wireless Design Methodology
Wireless Industry Protocols and Standards
The Science of Wireless Technology
Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
Cisco Mobility and Roaming
Wireless Design Process
Wireless Network Design for Specific Applications
Designing Wireless Networks for Specific Vertical Designs
Bridging and Mesh in Wireless Networks
Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs
Cisco CMX and Cisco Spaces
Survey Processes
Wireless Network Design with Third-Party Tools
Wireless Network Validation Processes
Completing the Wireless Design Project

Lab Outline

Examine Ekahau Site Survey Predictive Fundamentals
Create a Site Survey Report
Design a Data Network in an Enterprise Environment
Design a Voice and Data Network in a Healthcare Environment
Convert an Enterprise Data Design to Include Voice
Design a Voice and Data Network in a Warehouse Environment with Directional Antennas
Review a Live Site Survey Using Ekahau Tools
Simulate a Post Installation Network Validation Survey
Analyze Layer 1 Data