Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD)

The duration of this course is 35 hours, and it is eligible for 40 CE credits towards recertification.

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.

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.

Who Should Enroll

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

Learning Path Objectives 

• Describe Cisco-recommended structured wireless design methodology.
• Describe wireless industry standards, amendments, certifications, and Retain for Comments (RFCs).
• Examine 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.

Learning Path Prerequisites 

• 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).

Learning Path Outline 

1. Structured Wireless Design Methodology.
2. Wireless Industry Protocols and Standards.
3. The Science of Wireless Technology.
4. Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features.
5. Cisco Mobility and Roaming.
6. Wireless Design Process.
7. Wireless Network Design for Specific Applications.
8. Designing Wireless Networks for Specific Vertical Designs.
9. Bridging and Mesh in Wireless Networks.
10. Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs.
11. Cisco CMX and Cisco Spaces.
12. Survey Processes.
13. Wireless Network Design with Third-Party Tools.
14. Wireless Network Validation Processes.
15. Completing the Wireless Design Project.