Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP WIRELESS)
Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless) validates professional-level knowledge and skills to configure, implement and support wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. With a CCNP Wireless certification, network professionals can technically plan and conduct a Wireless Site Survey, design the RF network and conduct a post installation assessment to ensure compliancy, Secure the wireless network from security threats via appropriate security policies and best practices, as well as ensure the proper implementation of security standards and proper configuration of security components, integrate VoWLAN services into the WLAN and be able to implement VoWLAN, QoS, and high-bandwidth applications into the wireless network, Integrate Mobility Services into the network; tune and troubleshoot the WLAN, and implement indoor enterprise mesh networks. The CCNP Wireless curriculum includes information and practice activities to prepare them for configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks.
Prerequisites
Valid CCNA Wireless Certification or any CCIE Certification
Recommended training for this certification
Exams
642-731 CUWSS
642-741 IUWVN
642-746 IUWMS
642-736 IAUWS
Recertification
Cisco professional level certifications (CCDP, CCNP, CCSP, CCIP, CCVP, CCNP SP Operations, CCNP Wireless) are valid for three years.
To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:
- Pass any current 642-XXX Professional level exam, or
- Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
- Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
- Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.

