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Cisco 642-577 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Wireless LAN for System Engineers (WLANSE) |
| Exam Number: | 642-577 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Wireless LAN Support Specialist CCNA Wireless |
| Exam Price: | USD 150-200 (retired, historical pricing) |
| Passing Score: | 750 / 1000 scale (approximate, official not disclosed) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70-80 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Multiple Answer, Multiple Choice Single Answer |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | Designing Cisco Wireless LANs Aironet WLAN Fundamentals |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Cisco 642-577 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE authorized centers; RETIRED as of 2015 |
| Pre Condition: | CCNA certification or equivalent networking knowledge recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com |
Cisco 642-577 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: WLAN Security | 15% | - Guest access and segmentation - Encryption and key management - Authentication methods: WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1X - Rogue AP detection and mitigation |
| Topic 2: WLAN Architecture and Topologies | 25% | - Wireless controllers and mobility groups - Autonomous vs lightweight AP deployment - Wireless bridges and point-to-point links - WLAN service sets: BSS, ESS, IBSS |
| Topic 3: WLAN Design and Site Survey | 25% | - Site survey methodology and tools - Coverage planning and capacity design - Channel planning and interference mitigation - High availability and redundancy design |
| Topic 4: Radio Frequency and 802.11 Standards | 20% | - IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards - Regulatory domains and frequency bands - RF fundamentals and characteristics - Antenna types, gain, and propagation |
| Topic 5: WLAN Management and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Controller and AP configuration verification - Wireless network monitoring tools - Common connectivity and performance issues - Firmware updates and software maintenance |
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