Pass 300-425 Exam Guide

 Cisco workgroup bridges typically support up to 8 wired clients. With 42 users, each having a computer and a VoIP phone, that’s a total of 84 devices. To connect all devices while keeping costs at a minimum, the company would need 6 APs (as 7 x 12 = 84), with each AP supporting 14 devices (7 computers and 7 VoIP phones).

So, each AP will have 25 clients. Minimum 4 APs are sufficient.

For a wireless voice deployment, Cisco recommends that the edge of the cell should have a signal strength of -67 dBm to ensure reliable voice quality and seamless roaming capabilities.

When conducting an outdoor bridge site survey, weather and the Fresnel zone are critical criteria to consider. Weather can affect signal propagation and the reliability of the wireless link, while the Fresnel zone relates to the elliptical area around the line-of-sight path between transceivers, which must be clear of obstacles to ensure a strong signal. References: Designing Cisco Enterprise Wireless Networks (ENWLSD 300-425)

 When designing a backhaul link, the mesh AP role should be set to ‘bridge’ to enable it to connect separate network segments or extend coverage to remote areas.