CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide: Designing & Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks / Edition 1

by Jerome Henry, Robert Barton, David Hucaby

Overview

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
• Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section
• Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, 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, 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

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 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780136600954
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	10/23/2020
Series:	Certification Guide
Pages:	576
Sales rank:	588,509
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Jerome Henry, CCIE No. 24750, is a Principal Engineer in the Office of the Wireless CTO at Cisco Systems. Jerome has more than 15 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 authored several wireless books and video courses. Jerome holds more than 150 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.


Robert Barton, CCIE No. 6660, is a Distinguished Architect with Cisco and has worked in the wireless field for over 20 years, assisting with some of the largest Wi-Fi deployments globally. He graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in engineering physics and is a registered professional engineer. Rob holds dual CCIEs, in Routing and Switching and Security, and is a CCDE. Rob also holds patents in the areas of wireless communications, IoT, segment routing, and AI/machine learning. Rob is also a regular presenter at Cisco Live and has been inducted into Cisco's Distinguished Speaker Hall of Fame. Rob is located in Vancouver, Canada, where he lives with his wife and two teenage children.


David Hucaby, CCIE No. 4594, CWNE No. 292, is a lead network engineer for University of Kentucky HealthCare, where he focuses on wireless networks in a large medical environment. David holds bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering. He has been authoring Cisco Press titles for 20 years. David lives in Kentucky with his wife, Marci, and two daughters.

Table of Contents

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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