Prerequisites:

Before taking this course, you should have:

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

Either of the following combinations of Cisco courses can help you meet these prerequisites:

• Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Fundamentals (WIFUND) and Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 (ICND1)
• Coming soon: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) and Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU)

Target Audience:

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

Course Objectives:

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

Course Outline:

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
• Optimize 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