The CCNP Enterprise certification, specifically the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSI 300-430) exam, validates your expertise in designing, deploying, and managing complex Cisco enterprise wireless networks.
Who Should Take This Exam?
Network Engineers (Wireless Focus): Individuals specializing in wireless network design, deployment, and maintenance, focusing on Cisco enterprise solutions.
Wireless LAN Administrators: Professionals responsible for managing and troubleshooting complex Cisco wireless LAN deployments.
Network Security Specialists (Wireless): Those specializing in securing wireless networks, leveraging Cisco security features and best practices for WLAN environments.
Prerequisites
While there are no formal prerequisites for the CCNP ENWLSI exam, a strong foundation in the following areas is highly recommended:
Basic Wireless Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with wireless network technologies (Wi-Fi standards, 802.11 protocols), basic security principles, and troubleshooting methodologies.
CCNA Certification (or equivalent knowledge): Having a strong foundation in networking principles as covered in the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is beneficial.
Roles and Responsibilities
Wireless Network Architect: Designing and implementing scalable and secure wireless network architectures using Cisco technologies.
Wireless Network Engineer: Leading wireless network deployments, configuration, and ongoing management tasks within an organization.
Wireless Security Specialist: Focusing on securing wireless networks, implementing advanced security measures, and ensuring compliance with security policies.
Exam Details
Format: Multiple-choice questions
Delivery: Online proctored exam
Duration: 90 minutes
Course Outline
FlexConnect: 15%
Deploy FlexConnect components such as switching and operating modes
Deploy FlexConnect capabilities
FlexConnect groups and roaming
Split tunneling and fault tolerance
VLAN-based central switching and Flex ACL
Smart AP image upgrade
Implement Office Extend
QoS on a Wireless Network: 10%
Implement QoS schemes based on requirements including wired to wireless mapping
Implement QoS for wireless clients and AVC including Fastlane (only on WLC)
Multicast: 10%
Implement multicast components
Describe how multicast can affect wireless networks
Implement multicast on a WLAN and mDNS
Implement Multicast Direct
Location Services: 10%
Deploy MSE and CMX on a wireless network
Implement location services
client tracking
RFID tags (tracking only)
Interferers
Rogue APs
Clients
Advanced Location Services: 10%
Implement CMX components
Detect and locate
Analytics
Presence services
Implement location-aware guest services using the custom portal and Facebook Wi-Fi
Troubleshoot location accuracy using Cisco Hyperlocation
Troubleshoot CMX high availability
Implement wIPS using MSE
Security for Wireless Client Connectivity: 20%
Configure client profiling on WLC and ISE
Implement BYOD and guest
CWA using ISE (including self-registration portal)
LWA using ISE or WLC
Native supplicant provisioning using ISE
Certificate provisioning on the controller
Implement 802.1X and AAA on different wireless architectures and ISE
Implement Identity-Based Networking on different wireless architectures (VLANs, QoS,ACLs)
Monitoring: 15%
Utilize reports on PI and Cisco DNA center
Manage alarms and rogues (APs and clients)
WLC
PI
Cisco DNA center
Manage RF interferers
WLC
PI
Cisco DNA center
Troubleshoot client connectivity
WLC
ISE
PI
Cisco DNA center
Device Hardening: 10%
Implement device access controls (including RADIUS and TACACS+) and CPU ACLs on the controller
Implement access point authentication (including 802.1X)