In this course, students will learn in detail how to conduct a site survey for the planning of a WLAN. They will explore WLAN topologies for voice and data as well as location appliance services, and they will examine design strategies, including Cisco WCS planning tool, Cisco Spectrum Expert, and AirMagnet Survey Pro. Project management and methodologies are part of the curriculum as well. Hands-on labs reinforce the classroom instruction.
This course prepares for the exam 642-731, which is part of the CCNP Wireless Certification.
Course Contents
Determining RF Application Requirements
Regulatory Issues
Safety and Aesthetic Requirements
Logistical Considerations
Selecting a Data Model
Tools Necessary to Complete a Site Survey
Site Survey Documentation
Producing a Predictive Site Survey
Conducting a Layer 1 Site Survey
Conducting a Layer 2 Site Survey for Data, Voice, 802.11n Clients and Location-based Services
AP and Controller Density and Licensing
Infrastructure Requirements for the WLAN
Verifying the RF Coverage
Verifying WLAN Readiness
Presenting an Installation Report
Target Group
This course is suitable for planners, consultants and administrators tasked with performing or overseeing site surveys for WLAN solution implementations.
Knowledge Prerequisites
Students need a working knowledge of Cisco IOS and WLAN. Those wishing to achieve the CCNP Wireless certification need a valid CCNA Wireless certification.
Supplementary Courses
The courses IUWVN - Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Voice Networks, IUWMS - Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Mobility Services, and IAUWS - Implementing Advanced Cisco Unified Wireless Security are also part of the CCNP Wireless curriculum.
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