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Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless)

Credential: Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless)  In-Demand resource  GI Bill resource
Credentialing Agency: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Renewal Period: 3 years

Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless) is an intermediate level certification for individuals designing, implementing, and operating Cisco Wireless networks and mobility infrastructures. The CCNP Wireless certification emphasizes wireless networking principles and theory. CCNP Wireless certification holders possess the technical knowledge and expertise necessary to assess and translate network requirements into technical specifications and successful installations. Candidates seeking this credential must first hold the Cisco CCNA Wireless certification or any Cisco CCIE certification, and successfully pass four exams.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite: CCNA Wireless or any CCIE certification
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 3 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Cisco Systems, Inc.

170 West Tasman Dr.
San Jose, CA  95134

Phone: (800) 553-NETS

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Candidates must hold the CCNA Wireless certification or any Cisco CCIE certification.

The Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless) credential has the following other requirements:

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  • 1.0 Integrate Client Device Security (19%)
    • 1.1. Describe Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication process
    • 1.2. Configure client for secure EAP authentication
    • 1.3. Describe the impact of security configurations on application and client roaming
    • 1.4. Implement 802.11w Protected Management Frame (PMF) on the WLAN
    • 1.5. Implement Cisco Management Frame Protection (MFP)
    • 1.6. Describe and configure client profiling
  • 2.0 Implement Secure Distribution System Connectivity Services on the Wireless Infrastructure (24%)
    • 2.1. Describe the impact of BYOD on wireless security
    • 2.2. Implement BYOD policies
    • 2.3. Implement AAA based Layer 3 security on the controller
    • 2.4. Describe regulatory compliance considerations for protecting data and access and providing accountability
    • 2.5. Utilize security audit tools for Distribution Systems
  • 3.0 Implement Secure Client Connectivity Services on the Wireless Infrastructure (27%)
    • 3.1. Implement 802.1x wireless client authentication
    • 3.2. Implement Identity Based Networking (IBN)
    • 3.3. Implement ISE AAA parameters for integration with the wireless network
    • 3.4. Implement AAA based Layer 3 security using ISE
    • 3.5. Configure MSE based web authentication
    • 3.6. Utilize security audit tools for client connectivity
  • 4.0 Implement Secure Management Access on the WLAN Infrastructure (14%)
    • Controlling administrative access to the wireless infrastructure
    • 4.2. Configure APs and switches for 802.1x access to the wired infrastructure
    • 4.3. Implement SNMPv3 on the wireless infrastructure
  • 5.0 Monitoring Security on the WLAN Infrastructure (16%)
    • 5.1. Execute Security reports on PI
    • 5.2. Perform Rogue Management
    • 5.3. Monitor rogue APs and clients
    • 5.4. Monitor Alarms
    • 5.5. Identify RF related Security interferers on WLC and PI Maps
    • 5.6. Implement wIPS

  • 1.0 Obtaining Customer Requirements as Related to the WLAN Installation (12%)
    • 1.1 Identify business and RF application needs
    • 1.2 Identify client density, capabilities and their impact on the wireless network
    • 1.3 Identify the challenges of setting up a wireless network by various vertical markets
    • 1.4 Describe required site survey documentation
    • 1.5 Identify coverage area requirements
  • 2.0 Determine Facility Type and Constraints Related to WLAN Deployments (12%)
    • 2.1 Describe impact of regulatory domains
    • 2.2 Identify deployment location safety considerations
    • 2.3 Identify the impact of customer aesthetic limitations on the installation
    • 2.4 Assess the existing wired and wireless infrastructure
    • 2.5 Identify impact of material attenuation
  • 3.0 WLAN Predictive Design (14%)
    • 3.1 Select the criteria used for coverage design
    • 3.2 Demonstrate the impact of frequency planning in a high density environment
    • 3.3 Use PI and Ekahau planning tools to make network plan
  • 4.0 Pre-Deployment Site Survey (14%)
    • 4.1 Identify the appropriate site survey equipment and access requirements based on environmental needs
    • 4.2 Complete the Layer 2 site survey for indoor, and outdoor MESH environments
    • 4.3 Complete Layer 1 survey (Cisco CleanAir, Metageek Chanalyzer)
  • 5.0 Post-Deployment Site Survey (15%)
    • 5.1 Verify RF coverage
    • 5.2 Verify network applications and performance
    • 5.3 Reconcile any deployment issues
    • 5.4 Assemble and deliver installation report to customer
  • 6.0 Design the Infrastructure of the Wireless Network (15%)
    • 6.1 Determine physical infrastructure requirements
    • 6.2 Determine logical infrastructure requirements
    • 6.3 Describe IPv6 optimization on the WLC
  • 7.0 Describe and Design Wireless Architecture for Real time Applications (18%)
    • 7.1 Describe the relationship between real time applications & the wireless networks
    • 7.2 Describe voice and video as they apply to the wireless network
    • 7.3 Describe real time applications (other than voice and video) as they apply to the
    • 7.4 Design wireless roaming parameters for supporting real time applications
    • 7.5 Design wireless parameters for supporting real time applications

  • 1.0 Implement QoS for Wireless Applications (13%)
    • 1.1 Describe and implement general considerations for wired QoS
    • 1.2 Describe and implement the appropriate wireless QoS deployment schemes
    • 1.3 Configure infrastructure QoS for wireless clients
    • 1.4 Implement AVC
  • 2.0 Implement Multicast over Wireless (13%)
    • 2.1 Describe general multicast concepts
    • 2.2 Describe implications for multicast in 802.11
    • 2.3 Configure multicast in a wireless network
    • 2.4 Configure mDNS
  • 3.0 Implement High Density (13%)
    • 3.1 Design for High Density
    • 3.2 Implement RXSOP
    • 3.3 Implement enhanced roaming
    • 3.4 Implement AP Groups
    • 3.5 Implement interface groups
    • 3.6 Implement client limits
  • 4.0 Design and Deploy WLAN Infrastructure for Mobility (18%)
    • 4.1 Describe the impact of client VLAN assignment on mobility
    • 4.2 Minimize inter controller roaming
    • 4.3 Describe mobility control plane architectures
    • 4.4 Describe mobility tunneling process
    • 4.5 Implementing client mobility
  • 5.0 Implement Cisco MSE Architecture (12%)
    • 5.1 Describe Cisco MSE capabilities and integration with wireless network architecture
    • 5.2 Describe location techniques
    • 5.3 Identify the relevant parameters required Initialize MSE for network operations
    • 5.4 Implement base location services
    • 5.5 Implement advanced location services
    • 5.6 Integrate MSE with PI
  • 6.0 Design and Implement FlexConnect Architecture (12%)
    • 6.1 Compare and contrast the components of FlexConnect architecture
    • 6.2 Describe and implement the capabilities of a FlexConnect group
    • 6.3 Describe the impact of FlexConnect architecture on roaming
    • 6.4 Describe and implement Office Extend operation
  • 7.0 Implement Controller and AP High Availability (10%)
    • 7.1 Configure the wireless network for high availability
    • 7.2 Configure high availability for the AP
    • 7.3 Configure high availability for the Controller
  • 8.0 Wireless Bridging (MESH) (10%)
    • 8.1 Describe the following MESH AP modes of operation
    • 8.2 Describe the considerations for a MESH deployment
    • 8.3 Describe the convergence of a MESH network
    • 8.4 Implement workgroup bridge
    • 8.5 Describe the passive client feature

  • 1.0 Troubleshooting Methodology (10%)
    • 6.1 Identify DHCP - DHCPv4 / DHCPv6 issues
    • 1.1 Apply the appropriate trouble shooting methods to identify an issue
    • 1.2 Utilize the appropriate tools to assist in isolating an issue
  • 2.0 Troubleshoot AP Joining Issues (15%)
    • 2.1 Resolve controller discovery issues
    • 2.2 Resolve DTLS session establishment issues
    • 2.3 Resolve AP Joining issues
  • 3.0 Troubleshoot Client Connectivity Issues (20%)
    • 3.1 Identify and resolve authentication issues
    • 3.2 Identify RF signal issues
    • 3.3 Resolve supplicant configuration issues – (iOS, Android, Windows, MAC OS, year 2013+)
    • 3.4 Troubleshooting autonomous AP links
  • 4.0 Identify and Locate RF Interferences (13%)
    • 4.1 Identify and mitigate rogues
    • 4.2 Manage non-802.11 interferences
  • 5.0 Troubleshoot Client Performance Issues (17%)
    • 5.1 Characterize roaming issues
    • 5.2 Evaluate throughput and data rate issues
    • 5.3 Identify the source of poor user experience
  • 6.0 Identify Common Wired Infrastructure Issues Based on the Output From Common Troubleshooting Tools (15%)
    • 6.2 Identify DNS issues
    • 6.3 Identify VLAN issues
    • 6.4 Analyze end to end IP connectivity issues
    • 6.5 Assess POE issues
    • 6.6 Describe stacking as it related to wireless licenses and WCM role
  • 7.0 Troubleshoot WLC and AP High Availability Issues (10%)
    • 7.1 Troubleshoot primary, secondary, tertiary controller join issues
    • 7.2 Troubleshoot Stateful Switch Over (SSO) issues

Testing Information

Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.

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For more information on the Cisco Systems, Inc. testing process, visit the agency website.

RECERTIFICATION

Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless)

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless) credential has the following recertification information:

To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:

  • Pass any current 642-XXX Professional-level or any 300-XXX Professional-level exam, or
  • Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
  • Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
  • Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications

In Demand

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Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

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1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

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4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

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Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

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