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 |