Designing Cisco Wireless Enterprise Networks

This course is a 5 day ILT class that offers a new perspective on designing your wireless networks. The student will learn how to design a wireless network from the beginning to end, from customer-first contact to post-deployment reports. The student will learn how to conduct walk-throughs, identify difficult areas and optimize the survey process to provide a better AP-to-coverage ratio.

Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand the needs of wireless networks today
• Wireless Architectures and Core Components
• Wireless Design Methodologies and Best Practices
• Designing for Real-Time Applications
• Examining Planning and Design Tools
• Implementing a Wireless Design
• Troubleshoot Methodology

Who Should Attend

• Channel Partners and Resellers
• Customers
• Employees

Prerequisites

It is recommended, but not required, that students have the following knowledge and skills before attending this course:

• Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
• Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Fundamentals (WIFUND)
• Basic knowledge of:Cisco Prime Infrastructure
• Cisco Identity Services Engine
• Metageek Channelizer Software
• Voice Signaling Protocol
• Basic QoS
• Application Visibility and Control
• LAN switching

Course Outline

• Module 1: Determine Customer Wi-Fi Design Process
• Module 2: Design for Data Coverage
• Module 3: Design for Voice and Real-Time Applications
• Module 4: Design for Location and Cisco CMX
• Module 5: Design for Wi-Fi Beyond the Enterprise Campus
• Module 6: Conduct a Site Survey