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CCNP Wireless 350-101 Exam Content

Complete breakdown of the Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies (WLCOR) exam

120 Minutes
7 Main Topics
CCNP Certification
CCIE Prerequisite

Exam Overview

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies v1.0 (WLCOR 350-101) is a 120-minute exam associated with the CCNP and CCIE Wireless Certification.

This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing core wireless technologies including:

  • Radio frequency fundamentals
  • 802.11 technology fundamentals
  • Client connectivity
  • Wireless monitoring and management
  • Automation and AI
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Certification Path

CCNP Wireless: Pass this exam (350-101) plus one concentration exam

CCIE Wireless: This exam serves as the written qualification exam

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Exam Topics Breakdown

Detailed content outline for each exam domain

15%

1.0 RF Fundamentals

1.1 Describe the propagation of radio waves
  • Free space path loss
  • Reflection, refraction, diffraction
  • Multipath and Fresnel zones
  • Indoor vs outdoor propagation
1.2 Describe RF signal measurements
  • 1.2.a Signal strength - RSSI, transmit power, receive sensitivity
  • 1.2.b Interference, noise, rogue AP - Sources and mitigation
  • 1.2.c Device capabilities - Smartphones, laptops, tablets
  • 1.2.d SNR - Signal-to-Noise Ratio calculations and impact
1.3 Describe the principles of RF mathematics
  • dB, dBm, dBi calculations
  • Link budget analysis
  • Power calculations
1.4 Describe Wi-Fi antenna characteristics
  • Antenna patterns and gain
  • Polarization and diversity
  • Beamforming and MIMO
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2.0 802.11 Technology Fundamentals

2.1 Describe Wi-Fi governance
  • 2.1.a Regional regulatory bodies - FCC, ETSI, IC
  • 2.1.b IEEE 802.11 - Standards development
  • 2.1.c Wi-Fi Alliance - Certification programs
2.2 Describe usable channel and power combination
  • 2.2.a Regional EIRP limitation examples
  • 2.2.b Frequency bands - 2.4, 5, 6 GHz
  • 2.2.c RRM fundamental - Radio Resource Management
2.3 Describe 802.11 fundamentals
  • 2.3.a Modulation techniques - OFDM, QAM
  • 2.3.b Channel width - 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz
  • 2.3.c MIMO / MU-MIMO / MLO
  • 2.3.d Wireless topologies - BSS, ESS, IBSS
  • 2.3.e Frame types - Management, control, data
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3.0 Wireless Network Implementation

3.1 Describe Cisco wireless architectures
  • 3.1.a Fabric - SD-Access integration
  • 3.1.b Mesh - Outdoor mesh networks
  • 3.1.c Local - Local mode operations
  • 3.1.d Cloud - Meraki and cloud management
3.2 Implement the physical infrastructure connections
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) requirements
  • Cable infrastructure and backbone
  • Switch port configuration
3.3 Implement AP, WLC, and dashboard management access
  • Management interfaces
  • HTTPS and SSH access
  • Dashboard connectivity
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4.0 Wireless Network Operation

4.1 Configure the initial setup of Cisco wireless infrastructures
  • WLC initial configuration
  • Management interface setup
  • System parameters
4.2 Implement AP discovery and join process
  • CAPWAP discovery mechanisms
  • AP join process
  • Certificate validation
4.3 Implement AP modes
  • Local mode
  • Monitor mode
  • FlexConnect mode
4.4 Configure WLAN access for client connectivity
  • SSID configuration
  • Security policies
  • QoS profiles
4.5 Configure client management rules and policies
  • WLC policies
  • Dashboard management
  • Catalyst Center integration
  • ISE and Spaces integration
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5.0 Client Connectivity Configuration

5.1 Configure authentication mechanisms outside the controller
  • RADIUS server configuration
  • Active Directory integration
  • Certificate authorities
5.2 Configure WLAN authentication mechanisms on the controller
  • PSK authentication
  • 802.1X/EAP methods
  • Web authentication
5.3 Configure client connectivity in different operating systems
  • Windows configuration
  • macOS configuration
  • Mobile device setup
5.4 Describe roaming
  • Layer 2 roaming
  • Layer 3 roaming
  • Fast roaming standards
5.5 Configure wireless guest networking
  • Guest WLAN setup
  • Captive portal configuration
  • Guest access policies
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6.0 Wireless Monitoring and Management

6.1 Manage wireless network maintenance
  • Software upgrades
  • Configuration backups
  • Performance monitoring
6.2 Configure client monitoring
  • Client health monitoring
  • Connection statistics
  • Performance metrics
6.3 Troubleshoot client connectivity
  • Authentication issues
  • Association problems
  • Performance troubleshooting
6.4 Describe device and platform integrations
  • Third-party integrations
  • API connectivity
  • Management platform integration
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7.0 Automation and AI

7.1 Interpret basic Python components and scripts
  • Python syntax and structures
  • API interaction scripts
  • Data manipulation
7.2 Describe NETCONF/YANG
  • NETCONF protocol
  • YANG data models
  • Configuration management
7.3 Interpret wireless infrastructure APIs
  • REST API calls
  • JSON data structures
  • API authentication
7.4 Describe AI Analytics in Catalyst Center
  • Network insights
  • Predictive analytics
  • Performance optimization
7.5 Describe AI Operations in Catalyst Center
  • Automated troubleshooting
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Issue resolution
7.6 Describe AI-RRM
  • AI-enhanced Radio Resource Management
  • Dynamic optimization
  • Machine learning algorithms

Study Resources & Next Steps

Available Lessons
  • ✅ RF Fundamentals (Lesson 1.0) - Complete
  • 🚧 RF Propagation (Lesson 1.1) - Coming Soon
  • 📅 Signal Measurements (Lesson 1.2) - In Development
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Additional Resources
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  • Hands-on Lab Practice
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