Title of Exam: 642-577 WLANSE (Wireless LAN for System Engineers) Exam
Who is the vendor for 642-577? CISCO When completing 642-577 you would have earned credit towards : Wireless LAN Design Specialist 642-577 Exam Description The 642-577 WLANSE exam is the only exam required to achieve a Cisco Wireless LAN Design Specialist certification. . The Wireless LAN for System Engineers exam is one of several requirements for System Engineers supporting a Partner Wireless LAN Specialization. What are the fields covered by 642-577? The 642-577 Wireless LAN for System Engineers examination covers six broad areas which are discussed in detail below: Exam area 1 Identify important 802.11 regulatory issues, key aspects of RF transmission, main sources of RF noise, and critical noise resolutions Identify the different 802.11 standards set by IEEE and other important agency standards Identify regulatory issues relating to unlicensed bands Describe the sources of RF noise and how to resolve the problem Identify important 802.11 standards affecting Cisco WLAN products Exam area 2 Identify and describe the function and use of Cisco AP and Bridge antennas Describe decibel calculations and the uses of various decibel units Differentiate between dBi and dBd Define EIRP Identify cable loss factors Identify the fundamentals of antenna operation and deployment Describe the categories of antennas and their uses Describe Multipath distortion and other RF transmission problems Describe the operation of the Diversity antenna system Define basic facts of EIRP Explain what an isotropic antenna is and why it is used as a reference for other antennas Identify site survey considerations and proceduresCisco 642-577 Certification - Sponsored by Real-Exams - 642-577Exam area 3 Describe the Cisco SWAN solution and the fundamentals of planning a WLAN deployment Identify the components of a WLAN and describe their functions Identify the functions of various Cisco client (WGB, PCI, mini PCI, PCMCIA, LMC) Identify workgroup bridge characteristics and functionality Define the intended use of a wireless LAN (WLAN) Identify benefits and concerns of channel reuse Define the concept of "non-overlapping" channels and the benefit of using these channels Identify the relationship between data rate and cell size (coverage area) Define the performance impact of 11b client in cell coverage of an 11g access point Identify the solution SWAN (Structured Wireless Aware Network) Describe the operation and uses of repeaters Describe hot-standby mode and its benefits Explain a Metropolitan Mobile Network solution Define the components of a Networks in Motion solution Exam area 4 Identify and describe critical aspects that affect wireless bridge deployment Describe deployment considerations such as distance limits and path loss Describe the difference between an AP and a bridge Identify considerations for selecting antennas to be used with the Wireless Bridges List environmental factors affecting wireless performance and calculate path loss (trees, fresnel zone) Items that need to be considered when doing an outdoor path analysis List methods for increasing the transmission distance Explain why a wireless bridge may be a better solution than other alternatives Describe different roles of the Bridges in a Radio Network and installation considerations Explain and determine the feasibility of installing a wireless bridge link Explain the difference between a root and non-root Mode bridge Exam area 5 Identify and perform basic and advanced AP/bridge configuration using appropriate drivers, functions, and client configuration Identify the benefits of using filtering options Identify how to perform initial configurations to both APs and Bridges Identify where and how to configure advanced features in APs and Bridges Identify which client operating systems are supported by each of the Cisco client cards Identify how an administrator can push out drivers/utilities and configurations to large number of clients Identify what the wireless system tray Icon can be used for Exam area 6 Explain the importance of security in a WLAN and appropriately configure the client/AP to use security measures List the benefits of server-based security Set up MAC address filtering as a security tool Explain how 802.11 and 802.1X can provide better security for a WLAN Explain how to configure a WLAN to provide the same levels of security that a wired LAN would provide Explain what WiFi Protected Access is and how it enhances WLAN security Configure an access point and wireless client to use security measures Configure Cisco ACS for use with Cisco Aironet products Exam area 7 Identify and use tools in the Cisco SWAN solution in the management of a WLAN Identify and describe the tools available for managing Cisco Wireless LANs including individual AP tools and managing APs collectively with the Cisco Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) Communicate the Structured Wireless Aware Network (SWAN) Architecture relative to the components and wireless LAN management and explain Radio Management Explain the need for Fast Roaming, detail the steps involved in a Layer 2 roam and explain the steps involved in Fast Roaming Difficulty rating : this examination rates 3 on a scale of 1 - 5 difficulty rating. How long do I have to complete 642-577? 75 minutes How many questions will I be required to answer? 55 - 65 questions How much will 642-577 cost? 125 USD - Contact the Examination Test Centre directly for information regarding course availability, registration information and cost. Remember that costs may vary from vendor to vendor and from examination to examination. 642-577 Study Tips: Testking has several products that include excellent materials that will aid in preparation for this exam. Their materials include detailed 640-577 study notes and guides, questions and answers with detailed explanations, even practice tests, which were compiled by experts in their respective field. For this examination you can check 640-577 Test King and the 640-577 practice tests. Internet websites like the Testking and the mcsebraindumps offer a number of study aids for the 642-577 CIT exam, including the 642-577 Study Guide, the 642-577 Study Notes and the 642-577 Practice Exam. 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