Published by Cisco Press (June 15, 2021) © 2021

Jerome Henry
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    CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide: Designing & Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks ,1st edition

    Language: English

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    CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide focuses specifically on the objectives for the Cisco CCNP ENWLSD 300-425 exam and the Cisco CCNP ENWLSI 300-430 exam. Wireless networking experts Robert Barton, Jerome Henry, and Dave Hucaby share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.


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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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