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ENWLSD Training

Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks

The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) v1.1 is a 5-day course that gives you the knowledge you need to design Cisco® wireless networks. The course covers design specifics from scenario design concepts through the installation phase and into post-deployment validation.


This course, including the self-paced material, helps prepare you to take the exam, Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD), which leads to the CCNP® Enterprise and Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Wireless Design certifications.


This course will help you:

  • Gain the knowledge you need to plan advanced designs of Cisco wireless products

  • Qualify for professional-level job roles in wireless networking

  • Prepare for the Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD) exam

42 CLC or $4195

Eligble for 40 CE Credits

Pay with 42 Learning Credits

42 CLC or $4195

Eligble for 40 CE Credits

Pay with 42 Learning Credits

  • The primary audience for this course is as follows:

    • Consulting systems engineer

    • Network administrator

    • Network engineer

    • Network manager

    • Sales engineer

    • Systems engineer

    • Technical solutions architect

    • Wireless design engineer

    • Wireless engineer

  • The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:

    • General knowledge of networks

    • General knowledge of wireless networks

    • Routing and switching knowledge

    Either of the following combinations of Cisco courses can help you meet these prerequisites:

    • Implementing Cisco Wireless Network Fundamentals (WIFUND) and Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices, Part 1 (ICND1)

    • Coming soon: Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) and Understanding Cisco Wireless Foundations (WLFNDU)

  • Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

    • Describe and implement a Cisco-recommended structured design methodology

    • Describe and implement industry standards, amendments, certifications, and Requests For Comments (RFCs)

    • Describe and implement Cisco enhanced wireless features

    • Describe and implement the wireless design process

    • Describe and implement specific vertical designs

    • Describe and implement site survey processes

    • Describe and implement network validation processes

  • Module 1: 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

    Module 2: Describing and Implementing Industry Protocols and Standards

    • Wireless Standards Bodies

    • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11 Standard and Amendments

    • Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certifications

    • Relevant Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Wireless RFCs

    • Practice Activity

    Module 3: 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

    Module 4: Examining Cisco Mobility and Roaming

    • Mobility and Intercontroller Mobility in a Wireless Network

    • Optimize Client Roaming in a Wireless Network

    • Cisco Workgroup Bridge (WGB) and WGB Roaming in a Wireless Network

    Module 5: 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

    Module 6: Describing and Implementing Specific Vertical Designs

    • Designs for Wireless Applications

    • Wireless Network Design Within the Campus

    • Extend Wireless Networks to the Branch Sites

    Module 7: Examining Special Considerations in Advanced Wireless Designs

    • High-Density Designs in Wireless Networks

    • Introducing Location and Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) Concepts

    • Design for Location

    • FastLocate and HyperLocation

    • Bridges and Mesh in a Wireless Network Design

    • Redundancy and High Availability in a Wireless Network

    Module 8: 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

    Module 9: 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

  • Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:

    • Review Cisco Enhanced Wireless Features

    • Design a Wireless Network

    • Design a Wireless Network for a Specific Vertical

    • Design a Wireless Network that Extends Beyond the Campus (ILT output)

    • Use Cisco Prime Infrastructure as a Design Tool

    • Create a Predictive Site Survey with Ekahau Pro

    • Review a Live Site Survey Using Access Point on a Stick (APoS)

    • Simulate a Post-installation Network Validation Survey

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