Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks

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

    Review Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features
    Design a Wireless Network
    Design a Wireless Network for a Specific Vertical
    Design a Wireless Network that Extends Beyond the Campus (ILT output)
    Use Cisco Prime Infrastructure as a Design Tool
    Create a Predictive Site Survey with Ekahau Pro
    Review a Live Site Survey Using Access Point on a Stick (APoS)
    Simulate a Post-installation Network Validation Survey