CWDP Course Outline

Enterprise Wi-Fi Network Design, Outline v1.0

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Introduction

The CWDP Wireless LAN Design course consists of instructor-led training applicable to the design of wireless LANs using the latest technologies including 802.11n and 802.11ac. This course goes in-depth into the design process and provides attendees with the knowledge needed to plan, deploy and test modern 802.11-based networks. It also prepares students for the CWDP examination.

Upcoming classes:

Sydney

Students who complete the course will acquire the necessary skills for preparing, planning, performing and documenting site surveys and wireless LAN design procedures.

Associated Certifications: CWDP
Price: $3,250.00 (ex)
Duration: 4 days, Classroom
Availability: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra
Prerequisites: CWNA-level knowledge (enterprise Wi-Fi Administration)

CWDP Course Outline

The following list contains the materials covered in the lecture portion of the course.

WLAN Design Overview

Importance of Good Design
Impact of Bad Design
Design Process
Design Skills
Design Toolkit

Requirements Analysis

Pre-Planning
Customer Interaction
Requirements Gathering
Discovering Existing Systems
Documenting the Environment
Defining Constraints
Creating Documentation

Designing for Client and Applications

Client Device Types
Application Types
Application-Specific Design
High Density Design Issues

Designing for Industry

Standard Corporate Networks
Industry-Specific Designs
- Government
- Healthcare
- Hospitality
- Education
- Retail
- Warehouse
- Guest Access and Public Hotspots
- Transportation
- Mobile Office
- Outdoor and Mesh
- Last-mile/ISP and Bridging

Vendor Selection Processes

Defining Vendor Issues
Operational Planes
Design Models
Understanding Architectures

Radio Frequency Planning

RF Spectrum
RF Behaviours
Modulation and Coding Schemes
RF Accessories
Throughput Factors

WLAN Hardware Selection

Antennas
802.11n and Antennas
Choosing APs
Powering APs

Site Surveys

Site Survey Tools
Site Survey Preparation
Predictive Site Surveys
Manual Site Surveys
Site Survey Principles and Processes

Designing for QoS

Quality of Service (QoS) Overview
QoS Application Points
Roaming Support

Designing for Security

Bad Security
Authentication Solutions
Encryption Solutions
Security Best Practices
Intrusion Prevention

Installation, Testing, Validation and Troubleshooting

Network Health Status
Troubleshooting and Validation Process
Troubleshooting and Validation Tools
Common Problems

Hands-on Lab Exercises

Hands-on labs depend on the audience and can include use of:

Spectrum Analyzers
Protocol Analyzers
Site Survey Software
Diagramming Software
Various Wireless Access Points
Various Wireless Adapters and Antennas

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