CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide: Designing & Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks

Features

• Authoritative coverage of every ENWLSD 300-425 and ENWLSI 300-430 exam topic, with all the context and practical examples you need
• Logical, well-organized, practical coverage: site surveys, infrastructure, mobility, WLAN high availability, FlexConnect, QoS, multicast, location, security, monitoring, and device hardening
• Covers all wireless network layers; conceptual/theoretical, and practical components; and the entire wireless network lifecycle
• Includes realistic practice tests, plus extensive proven features to help you review more efficiently
• By top experts in Cisco enterprise wireless networking
• For all candidates pursuing CCNP Enterprise certification with a focus on wireless technology

• Copyright 2021
• Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
• Pages: 576
• Edition: 1st

• Book
• ISBN-10: 0-13-660095-6
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-660095-4

CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press allows you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Wireless networking experts Jerome Henry, Robert Barton, 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 exams
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• An online, interactive 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

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This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNP Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD 300-425) exam and CCNP Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI 300-430) 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

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• A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams
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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

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Physical and Logical Infrastructure Requirements

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Table of Contents

    Introduction xxivPart I Wireless Design (ENWLSD) 3Chapter 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 23Chapter 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 42Chapter 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 65Chapter 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 82Chapter 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 109Chapter 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 135Chapter 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 162Chapter 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 187Chapter 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 202Part II Wireless Implementation (ENWLSI) 205Chapter 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 240Chapter 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 278Chapter 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 301Chapter 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 329Chapter 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 365Chapter 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 400Chapter 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 438Chapter 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 457Chapter 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 462Appendix A 802.11ax 464Appendix B Software-Defined Access with Wireless 472Appendix C RRM TPC Algorithm Example 482Appendix D Answers Appendix 496Appendix E CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Exam Updates 508Glossary 511Appendix F Study Planner (online)
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