The Wireless LAN AM exam is a requirement for achieving a Cisco Channel Partner Wireless Specialization.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.
Position Wireless LANs and Building-to-Building Wireless Products
Explain what a Cisco Wireless LAN solution is and how it helps an organization to communicate
Identify the business drivers for recommending Cisco Wireless LAN solutions to help customers communicate information simply, securely, and cost-effectively
Present the financial case for implementing Cisco Wireless LAN solutions, and show how these solutions can provide a measurable return on investment (ROI)
Explain what Cisco Wireless Bridges and Building-to-Building Antennas are and what they do
Position Cisco Wireless Bridges and Building-to-Building Antennas effectively
Position Wireless Solutions for Vertical and Horizontal Markets
Identify the business drivers behind recommending Cisco Wireless LANs to the education, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and public-access industries
Explain how implementing Cisco Wireless LANs can help educational, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and public-access organizations achieve their business goals
Identify the drivers behind recommending Cisco Wireless LANs to the enterprise and financial industries
Describe Fundamental WLAN Uses
Define Access Points (APs) and relate their function to Wireless LAN operation
List Wireless LAN topologies and configuration options
List the beneficial features of the workgroup Bridge application
Describe wireless bridge operation
List the key 1100 and 1200 Series hardware features
Describe the inline power hardware advantages of Cisco wireless products
Relate wireless technology to Wireless LAN implementation
Analyze the benefits and uses of Wireless LAN technology in a medical context
Describe the benefit of Wireless LAN-derived network mobility in the educational market
Describe and Position Wireless LAN Security
Explain how 802.11 and 802.1X can provide better security for a Wireless LAN
Explain how to configure a Wireless LAN to provide the same levels of security that a wired LAN would provide
Explain what WiFi Protected Access is and how it enhances Wireless LAN security
Identify the drivers behind recommending Cisco Wireless LAN Security solutions as ways to help customers securely communicate information
Explain what Wireless LAN security is and what it does to help an organization securely communicate and share information across its enterprise network
