Wireless Network Design Essentials by Arash Deljoo

Name: Wireless Network Design Essentials by Arash Deljoo
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A complete guide to planning, surveying, optimizing, and designing modern wireless networks

Created byArash Deljoo

Last updated 12/2025

English

What you'll learn

Understand the complete wireless design lifecycle and how to gather customer and client requirements.
Plan and perform offsite and onsite wireless site surveys using industry-standard tools and methods.
Evaluate RF fundamentals including AP coverage, sensitivity, SNR, interference, and cell behavior.
Apply Radio Resource Management features such as DCA, TPC, FRA, CHDM, RF groups, and RxSOP.
Design and deploy wireless mesh networks, including mesh AP roles and outdoor requirements.
Optimize client mobility using Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming, mobility groups, and 802.11k/v features.
Implement high-availability designs for controllers and APs using redundancy and failover models.

Course content

9 sections • 47 lectures • 6h 9m total length

Wireless Design Process with PPDIOO and PBM Lifecycles7:26
1- Following a Design Process Introduction
2- PPDIOO (Prepare, Plan, Design, Implement, Operate, Optimize) Lifecycle Introduction
3- PBM (Plan,Build,Manage) Lifecycle Introduction
Wireless Design Process with PPDIOO and PBM Lifecycles Quiz
Wireless Design Evaluating Customer Requirements7:45
1- Evaluating Customer Requirements Introduction
2- Recommendation for Evaluating Customer Requirements
Wireless Design Evaluating Customer Requirements Quiz
Wireless Design Evaluating Client Requirements and Capabilities18:49
1- Evaluating Client Requirements Introduction
2- Examining Client 802.11 Capabilities
3- Examining Client RF Capabilities
4- Examining Client Security Capabilities
5- Examining Client Density
Wireless Design Evaluating Client Requirements and Capabilities Quiz
Wireless Design AP Deployment Models15:34
1- AP Deployment Models Introduction
2- Data Deployment Model Introduction
3- Voice/Video Deployment Model Introduction
4- Location Deployment Model Introduction
Wireless Design AP Deployment Models Quiz

Material Attenuation Effects on Wireless Design6:37
1- The Effect of Material Attenuation on Wireless Design Overview
2- Common Obstacles and Their Estimated Attenuation Values Introduction
Material Attenuation Effects on Wireless Design Quiz
Deployment Models for Different Industries25:09
1- Common Deployment Models for Different Industries Introduction
2- Enterprise Office Overview
3- Small or Home Offices Overview
4- Healthcare Overview
5- Hospitality and Hotels Overview
6- Hotspots Overview
7- Education Overview
8- Retail Overview
9- Warehousing Overview
10- Manufacturing Overview
Deployment Models for Different Industries Quiz
Designing Wireless Networks with Regulatory Requirements13:49
1- Designing with Regulations in Mind Introduction
2- 5GHz Band Channel Allocation Overview
3- Wi-Fi RF Regulations for the FCC and ETSI Domains Overview
Designing Wireless Networks with Regulatory Requirements Quiz
Choosing the Right Wireless Survey Type5:14
1- Choosing the Right Survey Type Introduction
2- Offsite Survey : Blueprint study Introduction
3- Offsite Survey : Predictive survey Introduction
4- Onsite Survey : Walkthrough Introduction
5- Onsite Survey : Layer 1 site survey Introduction
6- Onsite Survey : Layer 2 site survey Introduction
7- Onsite Survey : Post-deployment site survey Introduction
Choosing the Right Wireless Survey Type Quiz
Wireless Planning Tools Overview4:29
1- Offsite predictive tools Introduction
2- Onsite survey tools Introduction
3- Ekahau Pro Tool Introduction
4- Cisco Prime Infrastructure Tool Introduction
5- Yagna RF Wi-Fi site planner Tool Introduction
Wireless Planning Tools Overview Quiz
Conducting a Predictive Wireless Site Survey5:07
1- Conducting a Predictive Site Survey Introduction
2- Predictive Survey Output in Prime Infrastructure Introduction
3- Conducting an Offsite Site Survey Summary
Conducting a Predictive Wireless Site Survey Quiz

Walkthrough Survey Necessity Considerations13:57
1- Performing a Walkthrough Survey Necessity
2- Performing a Walkthrough Survey Limitations
3- Performing a Walkthrough Survey Considerations
4- Types of areas can be identified Introduction
Walkthrough Survey Necessity Considerations Quiz
Layer 1 Survey Fundamentals Tools and Decibel Basics14:03
1- Performing a Layer 1 Survey Introduction
2- L1 Sweep Tool Introduction
3- L1 Sweep Tool Essentials
4- Decibel measures and rules review
Layer 1 Survey Fundamentals Tools and Decibel Basics Quiz
Wireless Interference Types and Their Effects7:04
1- Interferer Types and Effects Introduction
2- Well-Known Signal Types Introduction
3- Bluetooth Introduction
4- Video cameras (and A/V transmitters) Introduction
5- Narrow transmitters Introduction
6- Microwave ovens Introduction
7- Jammers Introduction
Wireless Interference Types and Their Effects Quiz

Power over Ethernet Standards and Infrastructure Requirements10:06
1- Physical Infrastructure Requirements Introduction
2- PoE and PoE+ Introduction
3- UPoE and UPoE+ Introduction
4- Summary of Power over Ethernet Standards and Capabilities Introduction
Physical and Logical Infrastructure Requirements for Power Injectors3:15
1- The need to Power Injectors Introduction
2- Power Injector Deployment Options Introduction
MultiGigabit Technology Characteristics and Infrastructure Requirements4:37
1- MultiGigabit Technology Introduction
2- Main characteristics of mGig Technology Introduction
3- MultiGigabit Connection to an Access Point Introduction
4- Supported mGig Speeds with Associated Cable Categories Introduction
Access Point Mounting Options for Ceilings and Walls5:52
1- Common options for mounting Cisco APs Introduction
2- Ceiling and Wall Mounting Access Points Introduction
3- Mounting Access Points Below a Suspended Ceiling Introduction
4- Mounting Access Points Above the Ceiling Tiles Introduction
Grounding and Securing Access Points in Wireless Infrastructure1:35
1- Grounding and Securing Access Points Introduction
CAPWAP Control Data Channels and Infrastructure Requirements10:53
1- Logical Infrastructure Requirements Introduction
2- CAPWAP Flow Requirements
3- CAPWAP Control and Data Plane Channels Requirements
4- CAPWAP Sessions Between the APs and the Controller Requirements
Wireless Infrastructure Requirements for AAA and DHCP Services2:05
1- AAA and DHCP Services Logical Path Requirements
2- Summary of AAA and DHCP Services and Ports Used for the Wireless Infrastructure Requirements
Wireless Infrastructure Licensing Right to Use and Smart Licensing6:27
1- Licensing Overview
2- Right to Use (RTU) licensing Introduction
3- Smart Licensing Introduction

Wireless Design Fundamentals , AP Coverage , BSS and BSA3:35
1- Defining AP Coverage Introduction
2- AP’s cell Introduction
3- Basic Service Set (BSS) Introduction
4- Basic Service Area (BSA) Introduction
Wireless Design Fundamentals , Receiver Sensitivity and Noise Floor5:37
1- Sensitivity level Introduction
2- Noise Floor Introduction
3- Why we need consider Receiver Sensitivity ?
Wireless SNR Fundamentals , Noise Floor Sensitivity and Channel Width Effects7:18
1- Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) Introduction
2- Example of a Changing Noise Floor and SNR Introduction
3- Example Client Device Receive Sensitivity and SNR Specifications Introduction
4- Example Client Device Receiver Sensitivity and SNR Affected by Channel Width Introduction
5- Thermal noise Introduction
Wireless Design , AP Cell Dynamics, DRS , Asymmetric Power and DTPC8:50
1- Dynamic Rate Shifting (DRS) Introduction
2- Asymmetric Transmit Power Levels and Data Rates Introduction
3- Asymmetric Transmit Power Levels Isolating a Client Introduction
4- Dynamic Transmit Power Control (DTPC) Introduction

Wireless Design Essentials , RRM , AP Layout and Coverage5:23
1- A Hypothetical AP Layout Introduction
2- Poorly Configured RF Coverage Introduction
3- Radio Resource Management (RRM) Summary
Wireless Design , NDP , RF Neighborhood Discovery and Analysis10:20
1- Measuring the RSSI of NDP Messages from an AP Introduction
2- Measuring the RSSI of NDP Messages from an AP Introduction
3- Capture NDP Advertisements Across Bands and Channels
4- Collecting RSSI and Channel Information from NDP Neighbors
Wireless Design , RF Groups , Member APs and Group Leaders6:39
1- RF group Introduction
2- Member APs Introduction
3- Group leader Introduction
4- RF neighborhoods Introduction
Wireless Design , TPC Algorithm , Strongest NDP Signals and Power Levels12:22
1- Basic Concept of the TPC Algorithm Introduction
2- TPC Selects the AP That Has Received the Third Strongest NDP Message Introduction
3- Cisco AP Transmit Power Level Value Correlation Introduction
Wireless Design , DCA Algorithm , Metrics and Channel Decisions12:50
1- Dynamic Channel Assignment (DCA) Introduction
2- Basic Concept of the DCA Algorithm Introduction
3- Metrics Affecting DCA Decisions Introduction
4- Channel Change Decision Process at the AP with the Worst CM Value Introduction
5- Cost Metric (CM) Introduction
6- Event-driven RRM (ED-RRM) Introduction
Wireless Design , Coverage Hole Detection and CHDM Basics5:45
1- Coverage hole detection mitigation (CHDM) Introduction
2- Coverage hole detection mitigation (CHDM) Usage Introduction
3- Coverage hole detection mitigation (CHDM) Detection Conditions Introduction
Wireless Design , FRA , COF and 802.11 Enhancements8:28
1- Flexible Radio Assignment (FRA) Introduction
2- Comparing Cell Size Between 5GHz and 2.4GHz AP Radios Introduction
3- The Effects of Removing a Redundant 2.4GHz AP Radio Introduction
4- Coverage Overlap Factor (COF) Introduction
5- 802.11v BSS transition Introduction
6- 802.11k site report Introduction
7- 802.11 probe suppression Introduction
Wireless Design , Localized RRM , RF Profiles and AP Groups6:25
1- Localizing RRM with RF Profiles Introduction
2- RF profiles Introduction
3- AP Groups Introduction
4- Example AP Groups and RF Profiles Applied to Buildings Introduction
Wireless Design , RxSOP Threshold Effects on AP Cell Sensitivity8:02
1- Receiver Start of Packet Threshold Detection (RxSOP) feature Introduction
2- Optimizing AP Cell Sensitivity with RxSOP Introduction
3- The Effects of Setting an RxSOP Threshold Introduction
4- RxSOP Threshold Settings and RSSI Values Introduction

Wireless Mesh Network Design , Architecture , Mesh APs and WLC3:46
1- Mesh Network Architecture and Components Introduction
2- Mesh access points Introduction
3- Wireless LAN controller (WLC) Introduction
4- Prime Infrastructure / DNA Center Introduction
Wireless Mesh Design , Mesh Access Points , Outdoor APs and IPxx4:54
1- Mesh Access Points Introduction
2- Examples of Cisco Outdoor Mesh APs Introduction
3- International Protection System Marking (IPxx) Introduction

Wireless Design , Client Mobility and Roaming Basics4:09
1- Roaming Review
2- A Basic Roam from One AP to Another Introduction
Wireless Design , Layer 2 Roaming , Intra and Inter Controller Basics2:24
1- Intra-Controller (Layer 2) Roam Introduction
2- Inter-Controller (Layer 2) Roam Introduction
Wireless Design , Layer 3 Roaming , POA , POP and Tunneling5:17
1- Inter-Controller (Layer 3) Roam Introduction
2- Anchor controller Introduction
3- Foreign controller Introduction
4- Point of attachment (POA) Introduction
5- Point of presence (POP) Introduction
6- Static IP tunneling Introduction
7- Guest anchor Introduction
Wireless Design , Mobility Groups , Mobility Domains and Hierarchy6:15
1- Defining the Mobility Hierarchy Introduction
2- Mobility groups Introduction
3- Mobility domain Introduction
4- An Example Mobility Group of Four Wireless Controllers Introduction
5- An Example of the Mobility Group and Domain Hierarchy Introduction
Wireless Design , Mobility Operations , Roaming and Hierarchy Validation5:23
1- Exploring Mobility Operations Introduction
2- Announcing a Client Association in a Mobility Domain Introduction
3- Announcing an Intra-Controller Roam in a Mobility Domain Introduction
4- Announcing an Inter-Controller Layer 3 Roam in a Mobility Domain Introduction
5- Validating the Mobility Hierarchy and Tunneling Introduction
6- CLI Commands for Testing Mobility Messaging Between Controllers Introduction
Wireless Design , Optimizing , AP Selection and Client Roaming12:34
1- Optimizing AP Selection for Client Roaming Introduction
2- Optimizing the AP Scanning Process Introduction
3- Optimizing with CCX Assistance Introduction
4- Optimizing with 802.11k Assistance Introduction
5- Optimizing with 802.11v Assistance Introduction

Wireless Design , High Availability Foundations and Failure Points3:28
1- Basic Wireless Network Building Blocks and Potential Failures Introduction
2- Wireless Network Failure Points Introduction
Wireless Design , Enhancing Controller Connectivity and Resilience6:05
1- Making Controller Connectivity More Resilient Introduction
2- Cisco WLC Distribution System Ports Configured as a Single LAG Introduction
3- Improving WLC Availability by Distributing Links of the LAG Introduction
Wireless Design , High Availability for APs and Controller Redundancy3:52
1- Designing High Availability for APs Introduction
2- An AP Joins One of Several Discovered Controllers Introduction
3- An AP Joins a Different Controller After WLC Fails Introduction
Wireless Design , AP Prioritization and Controller Failure Handling5:38
1- AP Prioritization Introduction
2- The Result of Undersized Controllers During a Failure Introduction
3- Detecting a Controller Failure Introduction
4- AP Fallback Introduction
Wireless Design , High Availability for Controllers and Redundancy Options13:58
1- Designing High Availability for Controllers Introduction
2- N+1 Redundancy Introduction
3- N+N Redundancy Introduction
4- N+N+1 Redundancy Introduction
4- SSO Redundancy Introduction

Requirements

No prior wireless design experience is required.
Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, switching, routing) is helpful but not mandatory.
Familiarity with Wi-Fi concepts is beneficial but the course covers fundamentals for beginners.
Access to a laptop for using survey or planning tools is recommended, but not required to follow the lessons.
A willingness to learn technical concepts through examples and real-world scenarios.

Description

Wireless Network Design Essentials is a complete, practical, and career-focused guide to mastering enterprise Wi-Fi design. Whether you are preparing for certifications like CCNP Enterprise, CWNA, or looking to advance your career as a wireless engineer, network engineer, or IT professional, this course gives you the real-world skills employers value most.

In today’s world, every business relies on fast, secure, and reliable Wi-Fi. Skilled wireless designers are in high demand , yet the industry suffers from a shortage of professionals who truly understand RF behavior, site surveys, RRM, roaming, mesh, and high-availability. This course closes that gap by teaching you everything you need to plan, design, and optimize enterprise-grade wireless networks with confidence.

You’ll learn how to analyze customer and client requirements, perform predictive and onsite surveys, evaluate RF fundamentals, design efficient AP layouts, optimize cell performance, and configure advanced Cisco RRM features. You’ll also explore wireless mesh, Layer 2 and Layer 3 roaming, mobility hierarchies, FRA, RxSOP, and redundancy models such as N+1 and SSO.

By the end of this course, you will be able to design professional wireless networks, troubleshoot performance challenges, and prepare for advanced certifications. More importantly, you’ll gain the skills needed to stand out in the job market and move into highly sought-after wireless design roles.

Take the next step in your networking career, start designing world-class wireless networks today.

Who this course is for:

Network engineers or technicians wanting to advance into wireless design roles.
IT professionals responsible for planning, deploying, or supporting Wi-Fi networks.
Students and beginners who want a structured introduction to enterprise wireless design.
CCNA, CCNP Enterprise, or CWNA candidates seeking practical wireless design knowledge.
Wireless consultants and field engineers who perform surveys, troubleshooting, or optimization.
System administrators managing WLAN infrastructure in offices, campuses, or industrial sites.

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Wireless Design Foundations4 lectures • 50min

Offsite Site Survey Planning and Preparation6 lectures • 1hr

Onsite Survey Execution and RF Environment Analysis3 lectures • 35min

Wireless Infrastructure and Cabling Requirements8 lectures • 45min

Wireless RF Fundamentals and AP Cell Behavior4 lectures • 25min

Radio Resource Management (RRM) Deep Dive9 lectures • 1hr 16min

Wireless Mesh Networks2 lectures • 9min

Client Mobility and Roaming Technologies6 lectures • 36min

High Availability in Wireless Networks5 lectures • 33min

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