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Jerome Henry | David Hucaby
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    CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide ,2nd edition

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    Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for the CCNP Enterprise Wireless ENWLSD 300-425 and ENWLSI 300-430 exams. Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide, Second Edition, helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Expert authors Jerome Henry and David Hucaby share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness, and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

     

    This complete study package includes:

    • A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam
    • Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section
    • Exam Topic lists that make referencing easy
    • Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
    • The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
    • An online Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter
    • A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies
    • Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

    Content Update Program:

    This fully updated second edition includes the latest topics and additional information covering changes to the latest ENWLSD 300-425 and ENWLSI 300-430 exams. Visit ciscopress.com/newcerts for information on annual digital updates for this book that align to Cisco exam blueprint version changes.

     

    This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP Enterprise Wireless ENWLSD 300-425 and ENWLSI 300-430 exams, 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

     

     

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    The companion website contains more than 350 unique practice exam questions, practice exercises, a study planner, and online flash cards.

     

    Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:

    Browsers: Microsoft Edge 90 and above, Chrome version 105 and above, and Safari version 13 and above.

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    Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

        Introduction xxvi

    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 23

        Exam Preparation Tasks 23

        Review All Key Topics 23

        Define Key Terms 23

    Chapter 2 Conducting an Offsite Site Survey 24

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 25

        Foundation Topics 26

        The Effect of Material Attenuation on Wireless Design 26

        Common Deployment Models for Different Industries 28

        Designing with Regulations in Mind 34

        Choosing the Right Survey Type 39

        A Survey of Wireless Planning Tools 40

        Conducting a Predictive Site Survey 41

        Summary 43

        References 43

        Exam Preparation Tasks 44

        Review All Key Topics 44

        Define Key Terms 44

    Chapter 3 Conducting an Onsite Site Survey 46

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 47

        Foundation Topics 48

        Performing a Walkthrough Survey 48

        Performing a Layer 1 Survey 51

        Performing a Layer 2 Survey 56

        Performing a Post-Deployment Onsite Survey 66

        Summary 68

        References 68

        Exam Preparation Tasks 68

        Review All Key Topics 68

        Define Key Term 69

    Chapter 4 Physical and Logical Infrastructure Requirements 70

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 71

        Foundation Topics 72

        Physical Infrastructure Requirements 72

        Logical Infrastructure Requirements 80

        Summary 85

        References 85

        Exam Preparation Tasks 86

        Review All Key Topics 86

        Define Key Terms 86

    Chapter 5 Applying Wireless Design Requirements 88

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 89

        Foundation Topics 91

        Defining AP Coverage 91

        Expanding Coverage with Additional APs 98

        Designing a Wireless Network for Data 102

        Designing a Wireless Network for High Density 103

        Designing a Wireless Network for Voice and Video 109

        Designing a Wireless Network for Location 111

        Summary 112

        Exam Preparation Tasks 112

        Review All Key Topics 112

        Define Key Terms 113

    Chapter 6 Designing Radio Management 114

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 114

        Foundation Topics 117

        Understanding RRM 117

        Localizing RRM with RF Profiles 134

        Optimizing AP Cell Sensitivity with RxSOP 136

        Summary 138

        Exam Preparation Tasks 139

        Review All Key Topics 139

        Define Key Terms 139

    Chapter 7 Designing Wireless Mesh Networks 140

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 141

        Foundation Topics 142

        Mesh Network Architecture and Components 142

        Site Preparation and Planning 147

        Mesh Convergence and Traffic Flows 152

        Cisco Wi-Fi Mesh Configuration 157

        Daisy-Chaining Wireless Mesh Links 163

        Workgroup Bridges 166

        Summary 169

        References 169

        Exam Preparation Tasks 170

        Review All Key Topics 170

        Define Key Terms 170

    Chapter 8 Designing for Client Mobility 172

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 172

        Foundation Topics 175

        Roaming Review 175

        Organizing Roaming Behavior with Mobility Groups 179

        Optimizing AP Selection for Client Roaming 184

        Optimizing Security Processes for Roaming 187

        Summary 194

        Exam Preparation Tasks 194

        Review All Key Topics 194

        Define Key Terms 194

    Chapter 9 Designing High Availability 196

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 196

        Foundation Topics 198

        Making Controller Connectivity More Resilient 200

        Designing High Availability for APs 201

        Designing High Availability for Controllers 205

        Summary 209

        Exam Preparation Tasks 209

        Review All Key Topics 209

        Define Key Terms 210

    Part II Wireless Implementation (ENWLSI) 213

    Chapter 10 Implementing FlexConnect 214

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 216

        Foundation Topics 218

        Remote Office Wireless Deployment Modes 218

        FlexConnect Overview and Requirements 220

        Implementing FlexConnect with AireOS 223

        FlexConnect High Availability and Resiliency 230

        FlexConnect ACLs 234

        FlexConnect Smart AP Image Upgrades 237

        Implementing FlexConnect with IOS XE Controllers 238

        A Summary of FlexConnect Best Practice Recommendations 244

        Office Extend 245

        ME and EWC 247

        Summary 251

        References 251

        Exam Preparation Tasks 252

        Review All Key Topics 252

        Define Key Terms 252

    Chapter 11 Implementing Quality of Service on a Wireless Network 254

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 255

        Foundation Topics 257

        An Overview of Wireless QoS Principles 257

        Implementing QoS Policies on Wireless Controllers 269

        Implementing QoS for Wireless Clients 283

        Implementing Application Visibility and Control 285

        Summary 290

        References 290

        Exam Preparation Tasks 291

        Review All Key Topics 291

        Define Key Terms 291

    Chapter 12 Implementing Multicast 292

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 292

        Foundation Topics 294

        Multicast Overview 294

        Implementing mDNS 305

        Implementing Multicast Direct 310

        Summary 316

        References 316

        Exam Preparation Tasks 316

        Review All Key Topics 316

        Define Key Terms 317

    Chapter 13 Location Services Deployment 318

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 319

        Foundation Topics 320

        Indoor Location 320

        Deploying Location Services 329

        Tracking Clients, RFID Tags, Rogues, and Interferers 338

        Customizing Location Services 342

        Summary 344

        References 345

        Exam Preparation Tasks 345

        Review All Key Topics 345

        Define Key Terms 345

    Chapter 14 Advanced Location Services Implementation 346

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 347

        Foundation Topics 348

        CMX and Cisco Spaces Services and Licenses 348

        Implementing Analytics 351

        Implementing Guest Portals 358

        Implementing aWIPS on Catalyst Center 368

        Ensuring Location Operational Efficiency 374

        Summary 381

        References 381

        Exam Preparation Tasks 382

        Review All Key Topics 382

        Define Key Terms 382

    Chapter 15 Security for Wireless Client Connectivity 384

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 385

        Foundation Topics 387

        Implementing 802.1X and AAA on Wireless Architectures 387

        Implementing Client Profiling 398

        Implementing BYOD and Guest 406

        Summary 420

        References 421

        Exam Preparation Tasks 421

        Review All Key Topics 421

        Define Key Terms 422

    Chapter 16 Monitoring and Troubleshooting WLAN Components 424

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 425

        Foundation Topics 427

        Using Reports on Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Catalyst Center 427

        Managing Alarms on Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Catalyst Center 438

        Troubleshooting Client Connectivity 444

        Troubleshooting and Managing RF Interferences 455

        Summary 458

        References 458

        Exam Preparation Tasks 459

        Review All Key Topics 459

        Define Key Terms 460

    Chapter 17 Device Hardening 462

        “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 463

        Foundation Topics 464

        Implementing Device Access Controls 464

        Implementing Access Point Authentication 473

        Implementing CPU ACLs on the Wireless Controller 483

        Summary 485

        References 485

        Exam Preparation Tasks 486

        Review All Key Topics 486

        Define Key Terms 487

    Chapter 18 Final Preparation 488

        Getting Ready 488

        Tools for Final Preparation 489

        Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study 492

        Summary 492

    Chapter 19 ENWLSD 300-425 and ENWLSI 300-430 Exam Updates 494

        The Purpose of This Chapter 494

        News About the Next Exam Release 496

        Updated Technical Content 496

    Appendix A Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 498

    Appendix B Software-Defined Access with Wireless 508

    Appendix C RRM TPC Algorithm Example 518

    Appendix D Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review

    Questions 532

    Glossary 545

    Appendix E Study Planner

     

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