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
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
Table of Contents:
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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About the Author :
Jerome Henry, CCIE No. 24750, is a Distinguished Engineer in the Office of the Wireless CTO at Cisco Systems. Jerome has more than 20 years’ experience teaching technical Cisco courses, in more than 15 countries and four languages, to audiences ranging from bachelor’s degree students to networking professionals and Cisco internal system engineers. Focusing on his wireless and networking experience, Jerome joined Cisco in 2012. Before that time, he was consulting and teaching about heterogeneous networks and wireless integration with the European Airespace team, which was later acquired by Cisco to become its main wireless solution. He then spent several years with a Cisco Learning Partner, developing networking courses and working on training materials for emerging technologies.
Jerome is a certified wireless networking expert (CWNE No. 45), has developed multiple Cisco courses, and has authored several books and video courses on wireless technology. Jerome holds more than 500 patents, is a member of the IEEE, where he was elevated to Senior Member in 2013, and also represents Cisco in multiple Wi-Fi Alliance working groups. With more than 10,000 hours in the classroom, Jerome was awarded the IT Training Award Best Instructor silver medal. He is based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
David Hucaby, CCIE No. 4594, CWNE No. 292, is a technical education content engineer for Cisco Meraki. Previously, he worked as a wireless escalation engineer in a large healthcare environment for over 20 years. David holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering. He has been authoring Cisco Press titles for 25 years. David lives in Kentucky.
