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642-732 CUWSS

Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey

Exam Number 642-732 CUWSS
Associated Certifications CCNP Wireless
Duration 75 minutes (50 - 60 questions)
Available Languages English, Japanese
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The CUWSS Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey exam is the exam associated with the CCNP Wireless certification. This exam assesses a candidate's capability to plan and conduct a wireless site survey, to design the RF network and to conduct a post installation assessment to ensure compliancy. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the CUWSS Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey course.

Exam Topics

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Prepare for the Site Survey

  • Identify customer requirements, such as:
    • Business and RF application needs (voice, data, location, and so on)
    • Industry vertical
    • Customer questionnaire
  • Identify customer facility requirements
  • Identify customer requirements for type of client devices
  • Identify regulatory issues
  • Identify safety and aesthetic considerations
  • Assess existing network infrastructure
  • Assess logistical considerations (resources, time, access, deployment requirements, and so on)
  • Determine 802.11n impact on network infrastructure

Plan for the Site Survey

  • Select proper survey mode
  • Determine proper deployment characteristics
  • Select survey equipment
  • Determine site survey best practices for customer environment
  • Identify impact of material attenuation
  • Identify survey documentation needed for customer report

Conduct the Site Survey

  • Conduct a Layer 1 survey (Cisco Spectrum Expert)
  • Select proper antenna to conduct the site survey
  • Conduct the Layer 2 site survey for indoor environment
  • Conduct the Layer 2 site survey for outdoor point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networks
  • Conduct the Layer 2 site survey for outdoor mesh network

Design the RF Network

  • Determine infrastructure requirements
  • Determine the AP count and subsequent controller and license requirements
  • Generate the WLAN design documentation

Conduct Post Deployment Assessment

  • Verify RF coverage
  • Verify network applications and performance
  • Reconcile any deployment issues
  • Assemble and deliver installation report to customer

The following course is the recommended training for this exam.

  • Conducting Cisco Unified Wireless Site Survey (CUWSS)

Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners-the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you

A variety of Cisco Press titles may be available for this exam. These titles can be purchased through the Cisco Marketplace Bookstore, directly from Cisco Press.

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