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ColbyNA wrote: » No. Because wireless is the devil and a huge PITA to support.
knwminus wrote: » Do you think the CCNP:W would prepare someone to support a wireless network (at least a cisco wireless network)?
ColbyNA wrote: » Uh, yea. That's the point of the cert, no? I think it would prepare someone for wireless as much as the CCVP would prepare someone for voice.
dynamik wrote: » If you're interested in wireless, you should start with the CWNA and go from there.
knwminus wrote: » Not really but I aint going to go there . The reason why I asked that, is that I heard from a CCVP that the VP does not prepare you for Voice admin work.
knwminus wrote: » Although I am interested in Wireless, that isn't why I was asking about the CCNP:W. I was curious because I have heard a lot more buzz from people about the other new cisco certs (including the CCNA:W) rather than the CCNP:W. I was wondering if (in fact) anyone had this cert here and what was it like, etc etc. I am curious to know why you said the CWNA. I have put it on my to do list but that cert seems to be a niche cert (correct me if I am wrong). I searched on dice nationwide a while back and only 3 job postings even mentioned it. Is it gaining popularity?
knwminus wrote: » I am curious to know why you said the CWNA. I have put it on my to do list but that cert seems to be a niche cert (correct me if I am wrong). I searched on dice nationwide a while back and only 3 job postings even mentioned it. Is it gaining popularity?
AlexMR wrote: » Does this person have a CCVP or maybe a CCIE Voice?
AlexMR wrote: » Yes, why not CCNAW??
knwminus wrote: » The reason why I asked that, is that I heard from a CCVP that the VP does not prepare you for Voice admin work.
ColbyNA wrote: » I find that a bit strange. Did this person elaborate at all?
dynamik wrote: » It's a solid wireless cert. The CCNA:W is very proprietary and requires knowledge of the interfaces for expensive equipment. It's probably great if you're working with Cisco wireless equipment, but I wouldn't recommend it to people starting out in wireless. I haven't taken it myself, but I've seen people here fail it multiple times while having other pro-level certs. It doesn't seem like the study materials are up to par either. I want the CWSP, and the CWNA is a prereq for that. I don't think they stand out enough by themselves, but I think they make a nice addition to my resume. It's sort of like the Linux+. I don't expect it to get me a job, but they make a nice compliment to my MCSE/MCITPs.
ColbyNA wrote: » Does your company do a lot of heavy wireless? My company probably wouldn't pay for the CCNP: Wireless either, we don't do enough with wireless to justify it. They wouldn't pay for the CCVP either as we use zero VoIP. They are all for the R&S certs and Security as well. I think it's all subjective.
dynamik wrote: » Well Cisco's wireless program was only recently introduced, and from my perspective (I may be way off), their wireless stuff isn't as mature as other companies'.
Turgon wrote: » Wireless can be fiddly and still seen as 'edge' work in many quarters. A lot of people wont touch it. However we do see jobs on the boards now looking for folks skilled in rolling out wireless products. Mostly jobs with Cisco partners who are particularly into it.
knwminus wrote: » So would you go for the CCNA:W/CCNP:W track?
Cyanic wrote: » Man, don't even get me started.... troubleshooting can be a real nightmare.
knwminus wrote: » Why not?
knwminus wrote: » Why
mikej412 wrote: » I'm not in the Wireless group at work -- so I don't have a "work need." No self-study material appears to be out -- CCNP Wireless isn't even mentioned on ciscopress.com To do the labs for the CCNA:Wireless you should have at least 2 Wireless Lan Controllers (plus the access points) -- so to do more than memorize some configurations for the exam you're looking at spending about/at least $3000 for a "home lab." If you had access to the CCNA:Wireless hardware (work lab or home lab), then you'd probably have a good starting point for a CCNP Wireless Lab.... Even if I decided to pay for the official training courses, I don't think a Training Center can't teach the courses until their Instructor has sat the class. Would rather get a CCIE R&S first. It would be cool to earn a NEW Certification. It could be useful if you wanted to work for a Cisco Business Partner (and they wanted to grow their Wireless Business or gain a Wireless Specialization Designation). Because it could become more useful as more businesses "buy into" wireless. If you have a wireless project at work that you want to "get in on" it would be nice to be able to offer some Wireless knowledge and skills -- rather than just enthusiasm -- to get on the "Wireless Team." You've got $4000 to $5000 burning a hole in your pocket that you don't know what to do with. Ooooooooooh -- that CCIE Wireless looks all shiny and sparkly!!!
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