Contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. About This eBook
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Credits
  6. About the Authors
  7. About the Technical Reviewers
  8. Dedications
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Contents at a Glance
  11. Reader Services
  12. Contents
  13. Icons Used in This Book
  14. Command Syntax Conventions
  15. Introduction
  16. Part I: Wireless Design (ENWLSD)
    1. Chapter 1. Wireless Design Requirements
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Following a Design Process
      4. Evaluating Customer Requirements
      5. Evaluating Client Requirements
      6. Choosing AP Types
      7. Evaluating Security Requirements
      8. AP Deployment Models
      9. Summary
      10. Exam Preparation Tasks
      11. Review All Key Topics
      12. Define Key Terms
    2. Chapter 2. Conducting an Offsite Site Survey
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. The Effect of Material Attenuation on Wireless Design
      4. Common Deployment Models for Different Industries
      5. Designing with Regulations in Mind
      6. Choosing the Right Survey Type
      7. A Survey of Wireless Planning Tools
      8. Conducting a Predictive Site Survey
      9. Summary
      10. References
      11. Exam Preparation Tasks
      12. Review All Key Topics
      13. Define Key Terms
    3. Chapter 3. Conducting an Onsite Site Survey
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Performing a Walkthrough Survey
      4. Performing a Layer 1 Survey
      5. Performing a Layer 2 Survey
      6. Performing a Post-Deployment Onsite Survey
      7. Summary
      8. References
      9. Exam Preparation Tasks
      10. Review All Key Topics
      11. Define Key Terms
    4. Chapter 4. Physical and Logical Infrastructure Requirements
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Physical Infrastructure Requirements
      4. Logical Infrastructure Requirements
      5. Summary
      6. References
      7. Exam Preparation Tasks
      8. Review All Key Topics
      9. Define Key Terms
    5. Chapter 5. Applying Wireless Design Requirements
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Defining AP Coverage
      4. Expanding Coverage with Additional APs
      5. Designing a Wireless Network for Data
      6. Designing a Wireless Network for High Density
      7. Designing a Wireless Network for Voice and Video
      8. Designing a Wireless Network for Location
      9. Summary
      10. Exam Preparation Tasks
      11. Review All Key Topics
      12. Define Key Terms
    6. Chapter 6. Designing Radio Management
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Understanding RRM
      4. Localizing RRM with RF Profiles
      5. Optimizing AP Cell Sensitivity with RxSOP
      6. Summary
      7. Exam Preparation Tasks
      8. Review All Key Topics
      9. Define Key Terms
    7. Chapter 7. Designing Wireless Mesh Networks
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Mesh Network Architecture and Components
      4. Site Preparation and Planning
      5. Mesh Convergence and Traffic Flows
      6. Cisco Wi-Fi Mesh Configuration
      7. Daisy-Chaining Wireless Mesh Links
      8. Workgroup Bridges
      9. Summary
      10. References
      11. Exam Preparation Tasks
      12. Review All Key Topics
      13. Define Key Terms
    8. Chapter 8. Designing for Client Mobility
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Roaming Review
      4. Organizing Roaming Behavior with Mobility Groups
      5. Optimizing AP Selection for Client Roaming
      6. Optimizing Security Processes for Roaming
      7. Summary
      8. Exam Preparation Tasks
      9. Review All Key Topics
      10. Define Key Terms
    9. Chapter 9. Designing High Availability
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Making Controller Connectivity More Resilient
      4. Designing High Availability for APs
      5. Designing High Availability for Controllers
      6. Summary
      7. Exam Preparation Tasks
      8. Review All Key Topics
      9. Define Key Terms
  17. Part II: Wireless Implementation (ENWLSI)
    1. Chapter 10. Implementing FlexConnect
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Remote Office Wireless Deployment Modes
      4. FlexConnect Overview and Requirements
      5. Implementing FlexConnect with AireOS
      6. FlexConnect High Availability and Resiliency
      7. FlexConnect ACLs
      8. FlexConnect Smart AP Image Upgrades
      9. Implementing FlexConnect with IOS-XE Controllers
      10. A Summary of FlexConnect Best Practices Recommendations
      11. Office Extend
      12. Summary
      13. References
      14. Exam Preparation Tasks
      15. Review All Key Topics
      16. Define Key Terms
    2. Chapter 11. Implementing Quality of Service on a Wireless Network
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. An Overview of Wireless QoS Principles
      4. Implementing QoS Policies on the Wireless Controller
      5. Implementing QoS for Wireless Clients
      6. Implementing Application Visibility and Control
      7. Summary
      8. References
      9. Exam Preparation Tasks
      10. Review All Key Topics
      11. Define Key Terms
    3. Chapter 12. Implementing Multicast
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Multicast Overview
      4. Implementing mDNS
      5. Implementing Multicast Direct
      6. Summary
      7. References
      8. Exam Preparation Tasks
      9. Review All Key Topics
      10. Define Key Terms
    4. Chapter 13. Location Services Deployment
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Indoor Location
      4. Deploying Location Services
      5. Tracking Clients, RFID Tags, Rogues, and Interferers
      6. Customizing Location Services
      7. Summary
      8. References
      9. Exam Preparation Tasks
      10. Review All Key Topics
      11. Define Key Terms
    5. Chapter 14. Advanced Location Services Implementation
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. CMX and DNA Spaces Services and Licenses
      4. Implementing Analytics
      5. Implementing Guest Portals
      6. Implementing WIPS on MSE
      7. Ensuring Location Operational Efficiency
      8. Summary
      9. References
      10. Exam Preparation Tasks
      11. Review All Key Topics
      12. Define Key Terms
    6. Chapter 15. Security for Wireless Client Connectivity
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Implementing 802.1X and AAA on Wireless Architectures
      4. Implementing Client Profiling
      5. Implementing BYOD and Guest
      6. Summary
      7. References
      8. Exam Preparation Tasks
      9. Review All Key Topics
      10. Define Key Terms
    7. Chapter 16. Monitoring and Troubleshooting WLAN Components
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Using Reports on Cisco Prime Infrastructure and DNAC
      4. Managing Alarms on Cisco Prime Infrastructure and DNAC
      5. Troubleshooting Client Connectivity
      6. Troubleshooting and Managing RF Interferences
      7. Summary
      8. References
      9. Exam Preparation Tasks
      10. Review All Key Topics
      11. Define Key Terms
    8. Chapter 17. Device Hardening
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
      3. Implementing Device Access Controls
      4. Implementing Access Point Authentication
      5. Implementing CPU ACLs on the Wireless Controller
      6. Summary
      7. References
      8. Exam Preparation Tasks
      9. Review All Key Topics
      10. Define Key Terms
    9. Chapter 18. Final Preparation
      1. Getting Ready
      2. Tools for Final Preparation
      3. Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study
      4. Summary
  18. Appendix A. 802.11ax
    1. Efficiency
    2. New Scheduling Method
    3. IoT Improvements
  19. Appendix B. Software-Defined Access with Wireless
    1. SDA Network Architecture—Underlay and Overlay Networks
    2. Fabric Control, Data, and Security Planes
    3. Wireless Capabilities of SDA
  20. Appendix C. RRM TPC Algorithm Example
    1. Viewing an NDP Neighbor List
    2. Neighbor Lists for the Example Scenario
    3. Performing the TPC Algorithm
  21. Appendix D. Answers Appendix
  22. Appendix E. CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Exam Updates
    1. Always Get the Latest at the Book’s Product Page
    2. Technical Content
  23. Glossary
  24. Index
  25. Appendix F. Study Planner
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  28. Inside Back Cover
  29. Access Card
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