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Physical and Logical Infrastructure Requirements

Contents

  1. "Do I Know This Already?" Quiz
  2. Physical Infrastructure Requirements
  3. Logical Infrastructure Requirements
  4. Summary
  5. References
  6. Review All Key Topics
  7. Define Key Terms

Chapter Description

In this sample chapter from CCNP Enterprise Wireless Design ENWLSD 300-425 and Implementation ENWLSI 300-430 Official Cert Guide, 2nd Edition, the authors cover physical and logical infrastructure requirements including powering an access point with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and the communication flow of CAPWAP control and data channels. This chapter covers ENWLSD exam topics 2.1-2.2.

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Summary

This chapter focused on both the physical and logical infrastructure requirements of wireless LAN deployments. In this chapter you have learned the following:

  • The various PoE options available for different APs as well as the capabilities and function of each PoE mechanism

  • How higher-performance wireless standards, such as 802.11ac Wave 2 (Wi-Fi 5) and 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), can be supported through mGig

  • AP mounting options, including above and below a tile ceiling mount and wall mount options

  • The importance of grounding APs in certain situations

  • The need to consider the logical path and its impact on the underlying physical infrastructure, including the CAPWAP control and data channels as well as AAA and DHCP services

  • Different types of licensing models available for different Cisco Wireless LAN controllers, including RTU licensing and Smart Licensing, which is a method of pooling licenses across the enterprise

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