Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks

Individuals interested in gaining the knowledge needed to plan advanced designs of Cisco Wireless Networks

After completing this course you should be able to:

• Describe a structured wireless design methodology recommended by Cisco
• Describe wireless industry standards, amendments, certifications, and RFCs
• Examine the wireless technology
• Describe and implement Cisco enhanced wireless features
• 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 CMX and Cisco Spaces
• Describe site survey processes
• Describe third-party wireless network design and planning tools
• Describe and implement network validation processes
• Describe and implement the final phases of the design project

Structured Wireless Design Methodology

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

Wireless Industry Protocols and Standards

• Wireless Standards
• Wireless Regulations
• A History of the IEEE 802.11 Standard
• Current IEEE 802.11 Amendments
• Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certifications
• Wi-Fi Protocols
• Practice Activity - Review IEEE Standards and Amendments and Their Application

The Science of Wireless Technology

• Decibel Mathematics
• Antenna Theory
• Design Case Study 1: Translate Decibels and Milliwatts
• Design Case Study 2: Examine Antenna Patterns
• Design Case Study 3: Review EIRP Calculations

Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features

• Selecting Hardware and Software for a Wireless Network Design
• Cisco Infrastructure Settings for Wireless Network Design
• Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
• Practice Activity: Review Cisco Infrastructure Wireless Features

Cisco Mobility and Roaming

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

Wireless Design Process

• Wireless Design Process
• Predesign Activities
• Designing the Wireless Network
• Implementing the Wireless Network
• Validation and Post Implementation Activities
• Design Case Study 1: Perform the Wireless Network Design Process

Wireless Network Design for Specific Applications

• Wireless Application Design
• Data Application Design
• Real-Time Application Design
• Location Design
• Security and Guest Networking Design
• Cisco Management Platforms
• Design Case Study 1: Design a Wireless Network for a Specific Application

Designing Wireless Networks for Specific Vertical Designs

• Wireless Network Design for an Enterprise
• Wireless Network Design for Industrial Settings
• Wireless Network Design in Healthcare and Hospitality Environments
• Extending Wireless Networks to the Branch Sites
• Design Case Study 1: Design a Wireless Network for a Specific Vertical
• Design Case Study 2: Design a Wireless Network that Extends Beyond the Campus

Bridging and Mesh in a Wireless Network

• Bridging in a Cisco Wireless Network Design
• Mesh in a Cisco Wireless Network Design

Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs

• High-Density Designs in Wireless Networks
• Redundancy in Wireless Networks

Cisco CMX and Cisco Spaces

• Cisco CMX
• Cisco Spaces

Site Survey Processes

• Site Survey Data Collection Types
• Predeployment Site Surveys
• Postdeployment Site Surveys
• Additional Considerations for Site Surveys

Wireless Network Design with Third-Party Tools

• Third-Party Tools
• Predictive Design with Ekahau
• Live Surveys with Ekahau
• Design Validation and Troubleshooting with Ekahau
• Discovery 1: Examine Ekahau Site Survey Predictive Fundamentals
• Discovery 2: Create a Site Survey Report
• Discovery 3: Design a Data Network in an Enterprise Environment
• Discovery 4: Design a Voice and Data Network in a Helathcare Environment
• Discovery 5: Convert and Enterprise Data Design to Include Voice
• Discovery 6: Design a Voice and Data Network in a Warehouse Environment with Directional Antennas

Wireless Network Validation Processes

• Post Installation Site Survey Activities
• Discovery 7: Review a Live Site Survey Using Ekahau Tools
• Discovery 8: Simulate a Post Installation Network Validation Survey
• Discovery 9: Analyze Layer 1 Data

Completing the Wireless Design Project

• Project Documentation
• Complete the Wireless Design Project
• Practice Activity: Final Phase Documentation

 

Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:

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

Recommended prerequisites:

• CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions
• WLFNDU - Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations
• ENCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies

Recommended as preparation for the following exams:

• 300-425 -ENWLSD - Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks

Passing this exam will provide you with the Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise Wireless Design Certification and count towards the New CCNP Enterprise Certification - To achieve the new CCNP Enterprise Certification you will also need the CCNP Enterprise Core Exam.

 

 

The following are recommended for further study:

• ENWLSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks