Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD)

The Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD) 2.0 certification is focused on equipping professionals with the skill to design Cisco wireless networks. It covers fundamental concepts such as Wireless standards, Site surveys, Mobility, and WLAN high availability. This certification is crucial for validating a network engineer’s ability to design scalable, resilient, and secure wireless networks that meet business needs. Industries leverage this expertise to ensure robust wireless communication frameworks which are critical for operations, enhancing productivity, and supporting evolving technology demands in areas like IoT and mobile applications, thereby maintaining competitive advantage and operational efficiency.

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Design enterprise WLANs meeting performance, coverage, and capacity goals
• Conduct and interpret wireless site surveys
• Implement WLAN designs for mobility, high-density, and high availability
• Apply Cisco design best practices for security and scalability
• Prepare for the ENWLSD 300-425 certification exam

💻 Course Delivery Format

• Duration: 40 Hours (5 Days)
• Delivery: Live Virtual (Instructor-Led)
• Includes: Labs, Demos, and Q&A
• Tools: Cisco DNA Center, Ekahau, AirMagnet, and Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC)

🗓️ Course Agenda

Day 1 – Wireless Design Fundamentals (8 Hours)

• Wireless standards and Cisco architectures
• RF fundamentals (signal propagation, SNR, interference)
• WLAN components and design models
• WLAN design lifecycle and documentation
• Lab 1: Analyze WLAN requirements using Cisco design tools

Day 2 – Site Survey Methodologies (8 Hours)

• Predictive, passive, and active site surveys
• Survey tools overview (Ekahau, AirMagnet, Cisco WCS)
• Data collection and RF analysis techniques
• Site survey best practices and AP placement
• Lab 2: Perform a predictive site survey

Day 3 – WLAN Design for Mobility and Capacity (8 Hours)

• WLAN capacity and performance planning
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 mobility and roaming design
• High-density wireless design for large environments
• Voice and video over WLAN (QoS and latency considerations)
• Lab 3: Configure and validate mobility design

Day 4 – WLAN Security and High Availability (8 Hours)

• WLAN security principles (WPA3, 802.1X, EAP)
• Policy and segmentation design (ISE integration, VLANs)
• Controller redundancy, AP SSO, and HA features
• RF redundancy and resiliency planning
• Lab 4: Design secure and redundant WLAN architecture

Day 5 – Validation, Optimization & Final Assessment (8 Hours)

• WLAN design validation and optimization techniques
• Troubleshooting design and performance issues
• Creating and presenting WLAN design documentation
• Certification exam review and Q&A
• Capstone Lab: Complete an end-to-end WLAN design project

📦 Training Deliverables

• Official Cisco ENWLSD digital courseware
• Virtual lab access with guided exercises
• Design templates and documentation checklists
• Instructor-led design review sessions
• Practice exam and knowledge checks

👥 Who Should Attend

• Network Engineers
• Wireless Network Designers
• System Engineers
• Network Consultants preparing for Cisco wireless design certification

🧰 Prerequisites

• Knowledge of Cisco wireless deployment and configuration (recommended: Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks - ENWLSI)
• Basic understanding of routing, switching, and enterprise network concepts

🧾 Certification Exam

• Exam: Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD 300-425)
• Certification: CCNP Enterprise Concentration Exam