Designing Cisco® Enterprise Wireless Network (ENWLSD)

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English

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Hybrid working environments, cloud services, and mobile devices are increasing the demand for stable and secure Wi-Fi infrastructures. High-performance enterprise wireless architectures are now a strategic component of modern IT landscapes. An in-depth understanding of the design, scaling, and security of Cisco-based wireless networks lays the foundation for resilient, high-performance, and flexibly expandable corporate networks.

Key topics

  • Design of scalable Cisco enterprise wireless architectures.
  • Campus and high-density WLAN concepts.
  • Integration of wireless LAN controllers and access points.
  • Security architectures with 802.1X, WPA3, and segmentation.
  • RF planning, site survey, and performance optimization.
  • Analysis, monitoring, and structured troubleshooting.

Prerequisites
In-depth knowledge of routing and switching as well as practical experience with Cisco enterprise networks and IP-based infrastructures.

Target audience
Network engineers, IT architects, system administrators, and professionals in the field of enterprise networking with a focus on wireless.

Professional WLAN design combines technical precision with strategic vision. Sustainably planned wireless networks increase availability, security, and efficiency—and form a solid foundation for digital business models and scalable IT strategies.

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Course content
  • Structured approach essential for wireless design
  • Use Cisco design guides and validated concepts
  • Project managers play a central role in the design process
  • Overview & conclusion
  • Wireless Standards & Regulations
  • Development of IEEE 802.11
  • New Changes & Updates
  • Wi-Fi Alliance Certifications
  • Overview of Wi-Fi Protocols
  • Application of Current IEEE Standards
  • Conclusion
  • Decibel calculations
  • Fundamentals of antenna theory
  • dB ↔ mW conversion
  • Analysis of antenna patterns
  • Checking EIRP calculations
  • Overview
  • Hardware and software selection for wireless networks
  • Cisco setup for wireless networks
  • Advanced Cisco wireless features
  • Testing Cisco wireless features
  • Conclusion
  • Roaming concepts at a glance
  • Client roaming in Cisco WLANs
  • Mobility and inter-controller switching
  • WGBs and their roaming
  • Summary
  • preliminary draft
  • Predesign
  • Draft
  • Implementation
  • Validation & post-implementation
  • Design process
  • Summary
  • Wireless application design
  • Data application design
  • Real-time application design
  • Location design
  • Security and guest network design
  • Cisco management platforms
  • Wireless network design for specific applications
  • Summary
  • Wireless networks for businesses
  • Wireless networks in industry
  • Wireless networks in healthcare and hospitality
  • Extension of networks to branch offices
  • Wireless networks for specific industries
  • Wireless networks beyond the campus
  • Summary
  • Bridging in Cisco wireless design
  • Mesh in Cisco wireless design
  • Summary
  • Dense designs in wireless networks
  • Redundancy in wireless networks
  • Overview
  • Cisco CMX
  • Cisco Spaces
  • Overview
  • On-site data collection
  • Surveys prior to deployment
  • Post-deployment surveys
  • Additional aspects on site
  • Conclusion
  • Third-party tools
  • Predictive design (Ekahau)
  • Live surveys (Ekahau)
  • Design validation & troubleshooting (Ekahau)
  • Ekahau Site Survey Predictive Basics
  • Create a site survey report
  • Data network design for businesses
  • Voice & data network design in healthcare
  • Enterprise data design with voice integration
  • Voice & Data Network Design in Warehouse Environments (Directional Antennas)
  • Summary
  • Post-installation activities
  • Check live site survey with Ekahau Tools
  • Simulate network validation
  • Analyze Layer 1 data
  • Summary
  • Project documentation
  • Wireless Design Complete project
  • Final documentation
  • Summary

Frequently asked questions

  • The course teaches advanced design skills for Cisco Enterprise WLAN architectures. It covers requirements, high-level and low-level design, security concepts, site planning, and integration into existing campus and WAN environments.
  • The training course is suitable for network architects, senior network engineers, and WLAN specialists. Solid knowledge of enterprise networking, routing, switching, and practical experience with Cisco wireless solutions are required.
  • A solid knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols, and basic WLAN technologies is recommended. Experience with Cisco Catalyst or wireless controllers will greatly facilitate understanding of the design methodology.
  • The focus is on scalable WLAN architectures, high availability, RF design, security design, QoS, location services, and policy integration. In addition, design decisions are evaluated in a structured manner based on real-world enterprise scenarios.
  • The course specifically prepares students for the design exam as part of the Cisco Systems CCNP Enterprise certification. It covers exam-relevant design concepts for complex enterprise networks.
  • A structured design methodology for stable and scalable WLAN infrastructures is taught. This allows performance, security, and availability in enterprise environments to be systematically optimized.
  • The course combines sound theory with practical design scenarios based on current Cisco Enterprise Wireless technologies. The focus is on translating real-world requirements into robust architectural decisions.
  • Qualifications in the field of enterprise wireless design are increasing significantly. These skills are particularly in demand in large campus networks, managed service environments, and international IT infrastructures.
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