Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist

   The Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Field Specialist will demonstrate the ability to successfully install, configure and support solutions using the advanced feature set of Cisco wireless products and based on a validated understanding of radio frequency and antenna theory, 802.11a/b/g standards and support of controllers and APs.

   As organizations adopt wireless LAN technology in order to extend employee access to critical network resources, they require qualified professionals who can design, install, support, and operate a wireless LAN solution. Cisco Wireless LAN Specialists understand radio technologies associated with WLAN 802.11g standards, WLAN and bridge topologies and applications, can configure WLAN products including access points, bridges, client devices and accessories, can determine best options and configure the appropriate security method for Wireless LAN environments, understand basic antenna theory, understand how to perform a site survey covering WLAN topology and design, and understand vertical market deployment and challenges including equipment utility and cable awareness.

Prerequisites: Valid CCNA certification
Required Exam(s)

642-587 AWLANFE -   Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals

                               Cisco Wireless LAN Advanced Topics
650-621 LCSAWLAN - Lifecycle Services for Advanced Wireless LAN

642-587 AWLANFE: Cisco Wireless LAN Fundamentals (CWLF)

• Module 1 Wireless Technology: Describe detailed modulation and spreading techniques and how it is used with various antennas.
• Module 2 Cisco WLAN Products: Describe detailed technical features, functions, and benefits of the Cisco wireless LAN products and how they compare to each other.
• Module 3 Cisco Wireless Clients and Supplicants: Describe Aironet Desktop Utility and the Cisco Secure Services Client.
• Module 4 Standalone Access Point Administration: Define the concept of using wireless devices to create a WLAN using the standalone products.
• Module 5 Wireless Bridges: Define concepts of using wireless devices to create a Layer 2 bridge.
• Module 6 Cisco Unified WLAN Administration: Configure a controller-based wireless network using a Cisco wireless LAN controller.
• Module 7 Site Survey Preparation and Techniques: Describe the requirement necessary for deployment and performing a site survey.
• Module 8 Tools and Utilities: Describe the steps, concepts, and tools available while performing a site survey.

642-587 AWLANFE: Cisco Wireless LAN Advanced Topics (CWLAT)

• Describing the Cisco Unified Wireless Network
• Describing Controller-Based Architecture
• Implementing the WLAN with Cisco WCS
• Installing the Cisco Wireless Control System
• Configuring the Cisco Wireless Control System
• Managing the WLAN using the Cisco WLAN Controller
• Managing the Cisco Unified Wireless Network using Cisco WCS
• Managing the Cisco Unified Wireless Network using Controllers
• Troubleshooting the Cisco WLAN Controller-Based Wireless Network
• Describing the VoWLAN Infrastructure
• Implementing the VoWLAN Infrastructure
• Introducing the Cisco Wireless Location Appliance
• Deploying the Mesh Network
• Describing WLAN Security Design Concepts
• Securing the WLAN
• Configuring Cisco Secure ACS

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