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 |
| Register | Pearson VUE |
| Exam Policies | Read current policies and requirements |
| Exam Tutorial | Review type of exam questions |
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)
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