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
By:
Jerome Henry,
David Hucaby
Imprint: Cisco Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 232mm,
Width: 190mm,
Spine: 34mm
Weight: 1.180kg
ISBN: 9780138249892
ISBN 10: 013824989X
Series: Official Cert Guide
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 31 January 2024
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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 9780138249892, TOC, 12/4/2023
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.
