I applaud Cisco for providing a "Detailed Checklist of Topics to Be Covered". This will allow candidates to focus on topic specific subjects more closely.
Please be advised that this topic checklist is not an all-inclusive list of Cisco CCIE Wireless lab exam subjects. Instead, we provide this outline as a supplement to the existing lab blueprint to help candidates prepare for their lab exams. Other relevant or related topics may also appear in the actual lab exam.
Detailed Checklist of Topics to Be Covered
| 1.0 |
Implementing the Network Infrastructure to Support WLANs Configuring and Troubleshooting the Network Infrastructure to Support WLANs |
| 1.01. | Cisco Discovery Protocol |
| 1.02. | VTP Modes (Server, Client, Transparent) |
| 1.03. | VLANs vs. Routed Interfaces |
| 1.04. | Trunks vs. Access Ports |
| 1.05. | Load Balancing |
| 1.06. | Link Aggregation |
| 1.07. | Spanning Tree Protocol Manipulations |
| 1.08. | HSRP |
| 1.09. | Implementing Initial Network Connectivity in WLCs (Management Interface, AP-Manager, Virtual Interface, Service Port Interface, Dynamic Interface Configuration) |
| 1.10. | VLAN Filtering |
| 1.11. | WLC as DHCP Server |
| 1.12. | Wireless Services Module (WiSM) Setup |
| 1.13. | Configuring Power over Ethernet |
| 1.14. | Configuring Client Supplicant (ADU, CSSC) to Connect and Authenticate to SSIDs Using EAP, PEAP, EAP-FAST, LEAP and EAP-TLS, WEP, WPA, and WPAv2 |
| 1.15. | Implementing Relevant Network and Management Services on Switches, APs, LWAPPs, Location Appliance Server, WLCs, and Cisco WCS (NTP, Syslog, DHCP, SNMP, FTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH) |
| 1.16. | Implementing QoS Services over the Wired Infrastructure |
| 1.17. | Configuring Marking Using DSCP |
| 1.18. | Configuring Marking Using IP Precedence |
| 1.19. | Configuring Marking Using CoS |
| 1.20. | Configuring CoS to DSCP Mappings |
| 1.21. | Configuring Policing (Modular QoS) |
| 1.22. | Static Routing |
| 1.23. | Basic Dynamic Routing (OSPF, EIGRP) |
| 1.24. | Subnetting |
| 1.25. | Troubleshooting Basic Network Connectivity Issues Using Traceroute, Extended Ping, Debugs, etc. |
| 1.26. | Implementing Basic Enterprise Multicast (IGMP, PIM) |
| 2.0 |
Implementing Autonomous Infrastructure Configuring and Troubleshooting Autonomous Infrastructure |
| 2.01. | Implementing VLAN Trunking |
| 2.02. | Understanding Mode of Operation for WDS and Infrastructure APs |
| 2.03. | Implementing a WDS Solution |
| 2.04. | Implementing a WDS Solution Using a RADIUS Server |
| 2.05. | Implementing WDS Server Groups |
| 2.06. | Configuring Infrastructure APs to Use the WDS Service |
| 2.07. | Understanding the EAP Protocols That Are Supported from a Cisco IOS AP Configured as a Local Authenticator |
| 2.08. | Configuring NAS Devices to Use the Local Authenticator AP |
| 2.09. | MAC Authentication vs. EAP Authentication |
| 2.10. | Assigning Shared Settings from a Group of Users, Such as SSID, VLAN, etc. |
| 2.11. | Troubleshooting Failing Authentications |
| 2.12. | Configuring SSID and MBSSID on the Autonomous AP |
| 2.13. | Configuring and Assigning Different Characteristics to an SSID |
| 2.13.1. | Security |
| 2.13.2. | Authentication |
| 2.13.3. | Encryption |
| 2.14. | Mapping VLANs to SSIDs |
| 2.15. | Advanced Radio Setting Parameters (Such as DTIM) |
| 2.16. | Advertising (or Hiding) SSID Presence to WLAN Clients |
| 2.17. | Understanding Radio Roles and Their Individual Attributes |
| 2.18. | AP External Antenna Settings |
| 2.19. | Impact of the Antenna Characteristics Settings |
| 2.20. | Configuring Filters on AP Radio Interfaces |
| 2.21. | AP Access Management |
| 2.22. | Management Frame Protection |
| 2.23. | Implementing Multicast Settings (IGMP, PIM) |
| 2.24. | Implementing Wireless QoS |
| 2.25. | Implementing Peer-to-Peer Blocking |
| 2.26. | Configuring Client Access Limitations |
| 2.27. | Troubleshooting Bridge Connectivity Problems |
| 2.28. | Bridging Multiple VLANs Across a Point-to-Point Link |
| 2.29. | Filtering VLANs Across a Point-to-Point Link |
| 2.30. | Determining and Troubleshooting the Parent-Child Relationship in an 802.11 Bridge Link |
| 2.31. | Fine-Tuning Point-to-Point Connections to Maintain a Reliable Link |
| 2.32. | Converting Autonomous APs to LWAPP APs Using Different Methods (Upgrade Tool, Cisco WCS Templates) |
| 3.0 |
Implementing a Unified Infrastructure Configuring and Troubleshooting a Unified Infrastructure |
| 3.01. | WLC Interface Settings (Management Interface, AP-Manager Interface, Virtual Interface, Service Port Interface, Dynamic Interface) |
| 3.02. | WLC – Tagged vs. Untagged Interfaces |
| 3.03. | WLC – Link Aggregation (LAG vs. Backup Interface) |
| 3.04. | WLC – SNMP |
| 3.05. | Mobility – Asymmetric vs. Symmetric Tunneling |
| 3.06. | Mobility Anchor |
| 3.07. | Mobility – Layer 2 and Layer 3 Roaming |
| 3.08. | Mobility – AP Failover Within a Mobility Group |
| 3.09. | Mobility – AP Failover Outside a Mobility Group |
| 3.10. | Troubleshooting Roaming Issues |
| 3.11. | Implementing WLANs |
| 3.12. | WLAN to Interface Mapping |
| 3.13. | WLANs – Configuring DHCP (on Cisco IOS Software, Windows Server, and WLCs) |
| 3.14. | WLANs – Configuring Peer-to-Peer Blocking |
| 3.15. | WLANs – Configuring Layer 2 Security |
| 3.15.1. | 802.1X |
| 3.15.2. | WPA vs. WPA2 |
| 3.15.3. | Static WEP |
| 3.15.4. | Cisco Key Integrity Protocol |
| 3.15.5. | TKIP |
| 3.15.6. | Cisco Centralized Key Management |
| 3.15.7. | PSK |
| 3.15.8. | AES |
| 3.16. | WLANs – Configuring WLAN Override |
| 3.17. | WLANs – Configuring Access Point Groups |
| 3.18. | WLANs – Configuring Radio Policies |
| 3.19. | WLANs – Configuring AP Modes (Local, H-REAP, Monitor, Sniffer, Rogue Detector) |
| 3.20. | WLANs – Configuring WLAN QoS Settings |
| 3.21. | WLANs – Cisco Aironet Extensions |
| 3.22. | WLANs - Client Exclusion |
| 3.23. | WLANs – Web Authentication |
| 3.24. | Implementing Ethernet Multicast Support on the WLC |
| 3.25. | Configuring a Multicast IP Address |
| 3.26. | Implementing and Controlling Management Access |
| 3.27. | Different ACL Types |
| 3.28. | CPU ACL |
| 3.29. | Configuring Device Access Control |
| 3.30. | Configuring Local Management Users |
| 3.31. | Configuring Cisco Secure ACS (TACACS+ and RADIUS) for Authenticating, Authorizing, and Accounting |
| 3.32. | Management Users |
| 3.33. | Controller Redundancy |
| 3.34. | Configuring Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Controllers |
| 3.35. | Implementing LWAPP Discovery Mechanisms |
| 3.35.1. | OTAP |
| 3.35.2. | Cisco IOS DHC |
| 3.35.3. | DHCP Option 43 |
| 3.35.4. | Windows DHCP Server 2003 |
| 3.35.5. | Windows 2003 DNS |
| 3.35.6. | Troubleshooting the Discovery Process |
| 3.36. | Implementing Auto-RF to Adapt to Site Requirements |
| 3.37. | 802.11h |
| 3.38. | Radio Resource Management Settings: |
| 3.38.1. | Coverage Hole Detection Tuning |
| 3.38.2. | Dynamic Channel Assignment (DCA) vs. Static |
| 3.38.3. | Dynamic Transmit Power Control (DTPC) vs. Static |
| 3.38.4. | RF Groups |
| 3.39. | Validating Trap Generation, Notifications in Cisco WCS and WLC |
| 3.40. | Wireshark and Cisco Spectrum Expert |
| 4.0 |
Implementing Unified Controllers and APs Configuring and Troubleshooting Unified Controllers and APs |
| 4.01. | Implementing Peer-to-Peer Blocking |
| 4.02. | Implementing Security |
| 4.02.1. | Configuring WPS Settings |
| 4.02.2. | Configuring MFP and AP Authentication |
| 4.02.3. | Configuring AP Authorization |
| 4.02.4. | Rogue APs |
| 4.02.5. | Configuring WLC IDS |
| 4.02.6. | Configuring EAP-FAST |
| 4.02.7. | Configuring EAP-TLS |
| 4.02.8. | Configuring PEAP |
| 4.02.9. | Configuring LEAP |
| 4.03. | Applying an Access Control List to an Interface |
| 4.04. | Applying an Access Control List to the Controller CPU |
| 4.05. | Applying an Access Control List to a WLAN |
| 4.06. | Implementing Wireless QoS |
| 4.07. | 802.11e Configuration (EDCA, WMM, etc.) |
| 4.08. | Implementing Local EAP Authentication Against the Local User List |
| 4.09. | Implementing Local EAP Authentication Against an External LDAP |
| 4.10. | Implementing Layer 3 Security Policies (Web Authentication, Pass-Through, ACLs) |
| 4.11. | Creating Guest User Accounts |
| 4.12. | Lobby Ambassador |
| 4.13. | Web Authentication |
| 4.14. | Configuring Wired Guest Access (With or Without Anchor Controller) |
| 4.15. | Configuring Wireless Guest Access (With or Without Anchor Controller) |
| 4.16. | Anchor Controller |
| 4.17. | Implementing Layer 2 Security Policies |
| 4.17.1. | 802.1X |
| 4.17.2. | WPA vs. WPA2 |
| 4.17.3. | Static WEP |
| 4.17.4. | Cisco Key Integrity Protocol |
| 4.17.5. | TKIP |
| 4.17.6. | Cisco Centralized Key Management |
| 4.17.7. | PSK |
| 4.17.8. | AES |
| 4.17.9. | Mac Filtering |
| 4.18. | Implementing Local DHCP Services for Clients on the WLC |
| 4.19. | Implementing AAA (WLC to RADIUS and LDAP) |
| 4.20. | Configuring the Cisco Secure ACS (RADIUS, TACACS+) Server |
| 4.20.1. | ACS – User Setup Parameters |
| 4.20.2. | ACS – Group Setup Parameters |
| 4.20.3. | ACS – Network Configuration Parameters |
| 4.20.4. | ACS – System Configuration Parameters |
| 4.20.5. | ACS – External User Database Settings |
| 4.20.6. | ACS – Reports and Activity |
| 4.20.7. | ACS – Create and Enroll Server Certificate |
| 4.20.8. | ACS – Global Authentication |
| 4.20.9. | ACS – Group Mappings |
| 4.20.10. | ACS – VLAN Assignment |
| 4.21. | Adding AAA Clients |
| 4.22. | Troubleshooting Client Connectivity Problems Using Extended Pings, Traceroute, and Debugs |
| 5.0 |
Implementing Cisco Unified WCS and Location Configuring and Troubleshooting Cisco Unified WCS and Location |
| 5.01. | Managing Cisco WCS User Accounts |
| 5.02. | Adding Controllers to Cisco WCS |
| 5.03. | Implementing Location Appliance Server to Cisco WCS |
| 5.04. | SNMP |
| 5.05. | Creating and Deploying Controller Templates |
| 5.06. | Preparing Import Building and Floor Map |
| 5.06.1. | AP Placement |
| 5.06.2. | Antenna Orientation |
| 5.06.3. | Calibration |
| 5.07. | Creating a Floor Coverage Proposal Using the Planning Mode Tool |
| 5.08. | Performing Maintenance Operations |
| 5.09. | Performing System Tasks |
| 5.10. | Tracking Parameters |
| 5.11. | Filtering Parameters |
| 5.12. | History Parameters |
| 5.13. | Notification Parameters |
| 5.14. | Asset Information |
| 5.15. | Tune Location Services |
| 5.15.1. | Tracking Parameters |
| 5.15.2. | Notifications |
| 5.15.3. | Timers |
| 5.16. | Validating Client Connectivity and Troubleshooting the Client via Cisco WCS and WLC |
| 5.17. | Validating Location Information in Cisco WCS and WLC |
| 5.18. | Validating Security Events with Cisco WCS and WLC |
| 5.18.1. | IDS |
| 5.18.2. | Rogue Detection, Management |
| 5.18.3. | Alarms and Events |
| 5.18.4. | Alerts |
| 5.19. | Validating Trap Generation and Notifications in Cisco WCS and WLC |
| 5.20. | Running Reports |
| 5.21. | Troubleshooting Client Roaming |
| 5.22. | Troubleshooting Client Connectivity Issues |
| 6.0 |
Implementing Voice over Wireless Configuring and Troubleshooting Voice over Wireless |
| 6.01. | Implementing Support for Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7920 and 7921 Deployments for both Unified and Autonomous |
| 6.02. | Configuring Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7920 and 7921 to Join the Call Manager |
| 6.03. | Cisco Unified Wireless IP Phone 7920 and 7921 Profile Configuration |
| 6.04. | Implementing Security Settings (Encryption and Authentication) on Phone and Infrastructure |
| 6.04.1. | 802.1X |
| 6.04.2. | WPA vs. WPA2 |
| 6.04.3. | Static WEP |
| 6.04.4. | Cisco Key Integrity Protocol |
| 6.04.5. | TKIP |
| 6.04.6. | Cisco Centralized Key Management |
| 6.04.7. | PSK |
| 6.04.8. | AES |
| 6.05. | Fast Secure Roaming |
| 6.06. | Configuring Voice QoS |
| 6.06.1. | EDCA |
| 6.06.2. | WMM |
| 6.06.3. | CAC |
| 6.06.4. | 802.11e |
| 6.07. | Configuring End-to-End QoS Marking (over Both Wired and Wireless Infrastructure) |
| 6.08. | Audit Voice Deployment |
| 6.09. | Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues |