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CUWSS - Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey Version 2.0

Course outline

5 days

Duration

5 days

Audience

This course is intended for:

  • Network engineers
  • Test engineers
  • Network administrators
  • Network managers
  • Mid-level wireless support engineers
  • Network designers
  • Project managers

Prerequisites

The knowledge and skills you must have before attending this course are as follows:

  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
  • Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)
  • Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE)

It is also recommended that you have a basic knowledge of the following:

  • Cisco Lifecycle Services
  • Wireless standards (IEEE)
  • Wireless regulator environment (FCC, ETSI, and so on)
  • Wireless certification organization (Wi-Fi Alliance)

Module 1 Collect Information for the Site Survey

  • Identifying Customer Requirements
  • Identifying Site Survey Requirements for Different Vertical Industries
  • Designing coverage for specific applications and client devices
  • Designing outdoor coverage
  • Identifying Regulatory Issues
  • Identifying Safety and Aesthetic Requirements

Module 2 Prepare and Plan for the Site Survey

  • Conducting a kickoff meeting
  • Conducting an Initial walkthrough
  • Specifying the Tools Necessary to Complete a Site Survey
  • Choosing the hardware for the deployment and the Site Survey
  • Choosing the right antennas for the deployment and the Site Survey
  • Finalizing Logistical Considerations

Module 3: Conduct the Site Survey

  • Estimating the AP number and density using a planning tool
  • Conducting a Layer 1 Site Survey
  • Conducting a Layer 2 Site Survey for Data
  • Conducting a Layer 2 Site Survey for Voice and Video Applications
  • Conducting a Layer 2 Site Survey for Location

Module 4: Design the RF Network

  • Determining the Infrastructure hardware Requirements for the WLAN
  • Determining the effect of WLAN on the infrastructure
  • Determining the WLAN Equipment and Licenses
  • Designing the outdoor mesh network

Module 5: Assess the Deployment

  • Verifying WLAN Readiness
  • Verifying the RF Coverage onsite.
  • Verifying the RF Performance.
  • Verifying mesh Performance.
  • Presenting an Installation Report

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.