Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks

SKU: ENWLSD

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This course introduces participants to the advanced concepts required for designing Cisco wireless networks in enterprise environments. Through scenario-based learning, learners explore wireless design methodology, Cisco product capabilities, and validation techniques—preparing them for the 300-425 ENWLSD exam and professional roles in wireless networking. With practical insights from initial planning to post-deployment evaluation, this course equips attendees to implement high-performing, resilient wireless designs tailored to enterprise needs.

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Target audience

This course is designed for:

  • Wireless design engineers and wireless engineers
  • Network engineers, administrators, and managers
  • Technical solutions architects and consulting systems engineers
  • Systems and sales engineers supporting wireless infrastructure

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By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the structured wireless design methodology recommended by Cisco
  • Explain industry standards, protocols, and wireless certifications
  • Analyse wireless technologies and assess their relevance in enterprise designs
  • Implement enhanced Cisco wireless features and understand their applications
  • Design enterprise-grade mobility solutions including roaming and Work Group Bridges
  • Plan and execute vertical-specific and application-specific wireless designs
  • Address advanced scenarios including bridging, mesh, and Cisco CMX
  • Conduct site surveys and apply validation methodologies
  • Utilise third-party planning tools effectively
  • Complete the final phases of a wireless design project with confidence

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Structured wireless design methodology

  • Overview of Cisco’s design framework
  • Key planning phases from requirement gathering to deployment

Wireless industry protocols and standards

  • IEEE standards and amendments
  • Regulatory compliance and certification bodies
  • RFCs impacting enterprise wireless design

The science of wireless technology

  • Radio frequency fundamentals
  • Signal propagation and interference
  • Spectrum planning and channel management

Cisco enhanced wireless features

  • Adaptive Radio Management (ARM)
  • CleanAir technology and RF spectrum analysis
  • High Availability (HA) and FastLane for QoS

Cisco mobility and roaming

  • Roaming architecture and optimisation
  • Mobility groups and anchor controllers
  • Work Group Bridge use cases

Wireless design process

  • Pre-design considerations
  • Coverage and capacity planning
  • Documentation and design validation

Wireless network design for specific applications

  • VoIP over WLAN
  • Location-based services
  • High-density environments and IoT integration

Designing wireless networks for specific vertical designs

  • Retail, healthcare, education, and manufacturing case studies
  • Tailored requirements and compliance needs

Bridging and mesh in wireless networks

  • Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint bridging
  • Wireless Mesh Network (WMN) topologies
  • Use cases and performance implications

Special considerations in advanced wireless designs

  • Environmental challenges and mitigation
  • Redundancy, scalability, and futureproofing
  • Security requirements and segmentation

Cisco CMX and Cisco Spaces

  • Integration of location-based analytics
  • Customised services for enterprise user experience

Survey processes

  • Site survey types and tools
  • Planning, execution, and analysis
  • Documentation best practices

Wireless network design with third-party tools

  • Planning tools (Ekahau, AirMagnet)
  • Integration of vendor recommendations
  • Exporting and presenting design reports

Wireless network validation processes

  • Post-deployment validation steps
  • Performance verification and tuning
  • Troubleshooting methodologies

Completing the wireless design project

  • Final deliverables and stakeholder sign-off
  • Knowledge transfer and documentation handover
  • Operationalisation of the wireless solution

Exams and assessments

This course prepares learners for the Cisco Designing Enterprise Wireless Networks (300-425 ENWLSD) exam. It does not include formal in-course assessments. Learners are encouraged to complete practical labs and scenario-based exercises to reinforce understanding.

Hands-on learning

The course includes:

  • 60 hours or 90-day access (whichever is shorter) to lab environments
  • Real-world scenario designs for practical application
  • Simulated deployments and wireless validation tasks
  • Guided walkthroughs for third-party wireless planning tools