Wireless LAN for Field Engineers Exam
Exam Number:642-582
Associated Certifications: Wireless LAN Support Specialist
Duration: 90 minutes (70-80 questions)
Available Languages: English 
 
The Wireless LAN for Field Engineers 642-582 exam is one of several requirements for Field Engineers supporting a Partner Wireless LAN Specialization.

The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on 642-582 exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.

Identify important 802.11 regulatory issues, key aspects of RF transmission, main sources of RF noise, and critical noise resolutions
Identify and describe the function and use of Cisco Certification AP and Bridge antennas
Describe the Cisco SWAN solution and the fundamentals of planning a WLAN deployment
Identify and describe critical aspects that affect wireless bridge deployment
Identify and perform basic and advanced AP/bridge configuration using appropriate drivers, functions, and client configuration
Explain the importance of security in a WLAN and appropriately configure the client/AP to use security measures
Identify and use tools in the Cisco SWAN solution in the management of a WLAN
Identify the components of a site survey and describe where access points should be placed based on the assisted site survey tool

Aironet Wireless LAN Fundamentals and Site Survey (AWFSS) is the recommended training for 642-582 download.
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