Introduction

Welcome to your CCIE Wireless journey. This book aims to be your preparation bible during that long and challenging (but also rewarding) journey that is the CCIE Wireless. We, the authors, hope to have put the right balance of content to help you through your preparation to reach CCIE heaven, and that the book not only helps you through that journey but also serves as a motivational trigger.

The prestige and respect associated with being a CCIE Wireless will definitely help you in your career. Still, for those readers who are not yet on that path, we hope to provide you with a thorough understanding of the Cisco WLAN technologies. Equipped with this knowledge, you will be able to more effectively overcome challenges in your wireless deployments and be a better overall wireless professional.

The CCIE Wireless certification assesses and validates wireless expertise. Candidates who pass the CCIE Wireless certification exams demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge of wireless networking, as well as a solid understanding of WLAN technologies from Cisco.

There are no formal prerequisites for CCIE certification. Other professional certifications or training courses are not required. Instead, candidates must first pass a written qualification exam and then the corresponding hands-on lab exam. You are expected to have an in-depth understanding of the exam topics and are strongly encouraged to have three to five years of job experience before attempting any CCIE certification.

For the latest CCIEW Wireless news and blueprint, visit https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/community/certifications/ccie_wireless.