CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide: Designing & Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks ,1st edition
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The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD) exam and CCNP Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-430 ENWLSI) exam, including
- Wireless Site Survey
- Wired and Wireless Infrastructure
- Mobility
- WLAN High Availability
- FlexConnect
- QoS on a Wireless Network
- Multicast
- Location Services and Advanced Location Services
- Security for Wireless Client Connectivity
- Monitoring
- Device Hardening
Introduction xxiv
Part I Wireless Design (ENWLSD) 3
Chapter 1 Wireless Design Requirements 4
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 5
Foundation Topics 7
Following a Design Process 7
Evaluating Customer Requirements 8
Evaluating Client Requirements 10
Choosing AP Types 15
Evaluating Security Requirements 16
AP Deployment Models 17
Summary 22
Exam Preparation Tasks 22
Review All Key Topics 23
Define Key Terms 23
Chapter 2 Conducting an Offsite Site Survey 24
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 24
Foundation Topics 26
The Effect of Material Attenuation on Wireless Design 26
Common Deployment Models for Different Industries 28
Designing with Regulations in Mind 33
Choosing the Right Survey Type 37
A Survey of Wireless Planning Tools 38
Conducting a Predictive Site Survey 39
Summary 41
References 41
Exam Preparation Tasks 42
Review All Key Topics 42
Define Key Terms 42
Chapter 3 Conducting an Onsite Site Survey 44
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 45
Foundation Topics 46
Performing a Walkthrough Survey 46
Performing a Layer 1 Survey 49
Performing a Layer 2 Survey 54
Performing a Post-Deployment Onsite Survey 62
Summary 64
References 64
Exam Preparation Tasks 65
Review All Key Topics 65
Define Key Terms 65
Chapter 4 Physical and Logical Infrastructure Requirements 66
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 67
Foundation Topics 68
Physical Infrastructure Requirements 68
Logical Infrastructure Requirements 76
CAPWAP Flow 76
Summary 81
References 82
Exam Preparation Tasks 82
Review All Key Topics 82
Define Key Terms 82
Chapter 5 Applying Wireless Design Requirements 84
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 85
Foundation Topics 87
Defining AP Coverage 87
Expanding Coverage with Additional APs 94
Designing a Wireless Network for Data 98
Designing a Wireless Network for High Density 99
Designing a Wireless Network for Voice and Video 105
Designing a Wireless Network for Location 107
Summary 108
Exam Preparation Tasks 108
Review All Key Topics 108
Define Key Terms 109
Chapter 6 Designing Radio Management 110
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 110
Foundation Topics 113
Understanding RRM 113
Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA) 128
Localizing RRM with RF Profiles 130
Optimizing AP Cell Sensitivity with RxSOP 132
Summary 134
Exam Preparation Tasks 134
Review All Key Topics 135
Define Key Terms 135
Chapter 7 Designing Wireless Mesh Networks 136
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 137
Foundation Topics 138
Mesh Network Architecture and Components 138
Site Preparation and Planning 142
Mesh Convergence and Traffic Flows 147
Cisco Wi-Fi Mesh Configuration 152
Daisy-Chaining Wireless Mesh Links 155
Workgroup Bridges 158
Summary 161
References 161
Exam Preparation Tasks 162
Review All Key Topics 162
Define Key Terms 162
Chapter 8 Designing for Client Mobility 164
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 164
Foundation Topics 167
Roaming Review 167
Organizing Roaming Behavior with Mobility Groups 171
Optimizing AP Selection for Client Roaming 176
Optimizing Security Processes for Roaming 179
Summary 186
Exam Preparation Tasks 186
Review All Key Topics 186
Define Key Terms 187
Chapter 9 Designing High Availability 188
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 188
Foundation Topics 190
Making Controller Connectivity More Resilient 192
Designing High Availability for APs 193
Designing High Availability for Controllers 197
Summary 201
Exam Preparation Tasks 201
Review All Key Topics 201
Define Key Terms 202
Part II Wireless Implementation (ENWLSI) 205
Chapter 10 Implementing FlexConnect 206
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 208
Foundation Topics 210
Remote Office Wireless Deployment Modes 210
FlexConnect Overview and Requirements 212
Implementing FlexConnect with AireOS 215
FlexConnect High Availability and Resiliency 222
FlexConnect ACLs 225
FlexConnect Smart AP Image Upgrades 228
Implementing FlexConnect with IOS-XE Controllers 230
A Summary of FlexConnect Best Practices Recommendations 236
Office Extend 237
Summary 238
References 239
Exam Preparation Tasks 239
Review All Key Topics 239
Define Key Terms 240
Chapter 11 Implementing Quality of Service on a Wireless Network 242
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 243
Foundation Topics 244
An Overview of Wireless QoS Principles 244
Implementing QoS Policies on the Wireless Controller 256
Implementing QoS for Wireless Clients 267
Implementing Application Visibility and Control 270
Summary 277
References 277
Exam Preparation Tasks 278
Review All Key Topics 278
Define Key Terms 278
Chapter 12 Implementing Multicast 280
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 280
Foundation Topics 283
Multicast Overview 283
Implementing mDNS 293
Implementing Multicast Direct 297
Summary 300
References 300
Exam Preparation Tasks 300
Review All Key Topics 301
Define Key Terms 301
Chapter 13 Location Services Deployment 302
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 303
Foundation Topics 304
Indoor Location 304
Deploying Location Services 312
Tracking Clients, RFID Tags, Rogues, and Interferers 320
Customizing Location Services 324
Summary 328
References 328
Exam Preparation Tasks 329
Review All Key Topics 329
Define Key Terms 329
Chapter 14 Advanced Location Services Implementation 330
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 331
Foundation Topics 332
CMX and DNA Spaces Services and Licenses 332
Implementing Analytics 334
Implementing Guest Portals 342
Implementing WIPS on MSE 351
Ensuring Location Operational Efficiency 356
Summary 364
References 364
Exam Preparation Tasks 364
Review All Key Topics 364
Define Key Terms 365
Chapter 15 Security for Wireless Client Connectivity 366
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 367
Foundation Topics 369
Implementing 802.1X and AAA on Wireless Architectures 369
Implementing Client Profiling 380
Wireless Client Profiling Principles 380
Configuring Local Client Profiling on the Wireless Controller 382
Implementing BYOD and Guest 385
Summary 398
References 399
Exam Preparation Tasks 399
Review All Key Topics 399
Define Key Terms 400
Chapter 16 Monitoring and Troubleshooting WLAN Components 402
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 403
Foundation Topics 405
Using Reports on Cisco Prime Infrastructure and DNAC 405
Managing Alarms on Cisco Prime Infrastructure and DNAC 416
Troubleshooting Client Connectivity 422
Troubleshooting and Managing RF Interferences 434
Summary 436
References 437
Exam Preparation Tasks 437
Review All Key Topics 437
Define Key Terms 438
Chapter 17 Device Hardening 440
“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 441
Foundation Topics 442
Implementing Device Access Controls 442
Implementing Access Point Authentication 450
Implementing CPU ACLs on the Wireless Controller 454
Summary 456
References 456
Exam Preparation Tasks 457
Review All Key Topics 457
Define Key Terms 457
Chapter 18 Final Preparation 458
Getting Ready 458
Tools for Final Preparation 459
Chapter-Ending Review Tools 462
Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study 462
Summary 462
Appendix A 802.11ax 464
Appendix B Software-Defined Access with Wireless 472
Appendix C RRM TPC Algorithm Example 482
Appendix D Answers Appendix 496
Appendix E CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Exam Updates 508
Glossary 511
Appendix F Study Planner (online)
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