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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Cisco
Exam Format
90 min
55-65
825 out of 1000
Professional
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
3 years
Pass any Expert-level exam; Pass any two Professional concentration exams; Pass the core exam and one concentration exam
300-425 Exam Topics and Domains
300-425 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Chanalyzer, Cisco Catalyst 9800, Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences, Cisco DNA Center, and more.
1
Wireless Site Survey
25%
Collect design requirements and evaluate constraints
Client densityReal time applicationsAP typeDeployment typeSecurity
- Identify and document wireless network requirements
- Evaluate physical and logical constraints
- Determine capacity and coverage requirements
Describe material attenuation and its effect on wireless design
Material attenuation
- Calculate RF propagation through different materials
- Design wireless networks accounting for building materials
Perform and analyze a Layer 1 site survey
Layer 1 site survey
- Conduct Layer 1 RF analysis
- Identify and mitigate interference sources
Perform a pre-deployment site survey
Pre-deployment survey
- Validate wireless design before installation
- Perform AP on a stick surveys
Perform a post deployment site survey
Post-deployment survey
- Validate deployed wireless network
- Document actual vs designed performance
Perform a predictive site survey
Predictive survey
- Design wireless networks using predictive tools
- Model RF propagation in planning software
Utilize planning tools and evaluate key network metrics
Planning tools
- Master wireless planning tools
- Analyze and interpret survey data
2
Wired and Wireless Infrastructure
30%
Determine physical infrastructure requirements
Physical requirements
- Design physical infrastructure for wireless deployment
- Calculate power and cabling requirements
Determine logical infrastructure requirements
Licensing requirements
- Plan wireless licensing requirements
- Understand Cisco licensing models
Design radio management
RRMRF profilesRxSOP
- Design and optimize radio management
- Configure advanced RF features
Apply design requirements for wireless network types
Data networksVoice and video networksLocation services
- Design networks for specific application types
- Optimize for different traffic patterns
Design high-density wireless networks
High-density design
- Design for high-density environments
- Implement capacity-oriented deployments
Design wireless bridging (mesh)
Modes of operationEthernet bridgingWGB and roaming
- Design mesh and bridge networks
- Configure wireless backhaul
3
Mobility
25%
Design mobility groups based on mobility roles
Mobility groups and roles
- Design scalable mobility architecture
- Configure mobility groups and domains
Optimize client roaming
Roaming optimization
- Implement fast secure roaming
- Optimize client roaming behavior
Validate mobility tunneling for data and control path
Mobility tunneling
- Design and validate mobility tunneling
- Troubleshoot mobility path issues
4
WLAN High Availability
20%
Design high availability for controllers
Network availability through LAGStateful Switchover (SSO)Anchor controller priority and redundancy
- Design highly available controller architectures
- Implement controller redundancy
Design high availability for APs
AP prioritizationFall-backEmbedded Wireless Controller (EWC)
- Design AP redundancy and failover
- Implement distributed wireless architectures
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 300-425 earns the CCNP Enterprise certification. It sits in the Enterprise track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- CCIE Lab - CCIE Enterprise Wireless Lab
- CCIE Lab - CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Lab
Alternative Paths
- 300-430 - ENWLSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Wireless NetworksComplementary wireless implementation skills
- 300-410 - ENARSI - Implementing Cisco Enterprise Advanced Routing and ServicesAdvanced routing knowledge
- 300-415 - ENSDWI - Implementing Cisco SD-WAN SolutionsSD-WAN and branch connectivity
- 300-420 - ENSLD - Designing Cisco Enterprise NetworksEnterprise network design expertise
- 300-435 - ENAUTO - Implementing Automation for Cisco Enterprise SolutionsNetwork automation and programmability
- 300-715 - SISE - Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services EngineSecurity integration with wireless networks
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
Updates
- Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax extended Increasing coverage in design scenarios • Release date: 2021-04-23
- AI-Enhanced RRM IOS-XE 17.9+ New RRM algorithms in exam questions • Release date: 2023-07-01
- Cisco DNA Center 2.3.7 Automation and assurance features • Release date: 2024-03-01
Who should take this exam?
- 3-5 years of experience designing enterprise wireless networks
- Knowledge of wireless network fundamentals
- Understanding of RF principles
- Experience with Cisco wireless products