| 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 |
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| Describing and Implementing Industry Protocols and Standards |
| • Wireless Standards Bodies |
| • IEEE 802.11 Standard and Amendments |
| • WFA Certifications |
| • Relevant IETF Wireless RFCs |
| • Practice Activity |
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| 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 |
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| Examining Cisco Mobility and Roaming |
| • Mobility and Intercontroller Mobility in a Wireless Network |
| • Optimize Client Roaming in a Wireless Network |
| • WGB and WGB Roaming in a Wireless Network |
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| 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 |
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| Describing and Implementing Specific Vertical Designs |
| • Designs for Wireless Applications |
| • Wireless Network Design Within the Campus |
| • Extend Wireless Networks to the Branch Sites |
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| Examining Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs |
| • High-Density Designs in Wireless Networks |
| • Introducing Location and CMX Concepts |
| • Design for Location |
| • FastLocate and HyperLocation |
| • Bridges and Mesh in a Wireless Network Design |
| • Redundancy and High Availability in a Wireless Network |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Lab Outline |
| • Use Cisco Prime Infrastructure as a Design Tool |
| • Create a Predictive Site Survey with Ekahau Pro |
| • Perform a Live Site Survey Using AP on a Stick |
| • Stimulate a Post-installation Network Validation Survey |