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Cisco 642-681 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers (AWLANSE) |
| Exam Number: | 642-681 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 90-93 |
| Passing Score: | Approx 750 / 850 scaled or 70-80% |
| Exam Price: | Retired; original ~$150 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | CCNP Wireless Cisco Wireless LAN Specialization |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Multiple Answer, Multiple Choice Single Answer |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Training: Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (legacy) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based, onsite at Pearson VUE / Prometric centers; RETIRED since approx 2014-2015 |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Basic knowledge of Cisco wireless solutions; no formal prerequisite exam |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com (Retired exam page) |
Cisco 642-681 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN Security | 16% | - Security best practices - Authentication methods (802.1X, PSK) - Encryption (WPA2, WEP, TKIP/AES) - RADIUS integration |
| WLAN Fundamentals & RF Technologies | 16% | - RF principles, frequency bands & channels - Antenna types & coverage - IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n standards - Regulatory domains |
| Cisco Unified Wireless Architecture | 18% | - Split-MAC architecture - Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) - Lightweight Access Points (LAP) - Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) |
| WLAN Design & Site Survey | 17% | - Interference analysis - Channel & power assignment - Coverage vs capacity planning - Site survey methodology |
| Mobility & Roaming | 12% | - Layer 2 & Layer 3 roaming - Fast Secure Roaming - Mobility groups & domains |
| Monitoring & Troubleshooting | 4% | - RF & performance troubleshooting - Client connectivity issues - Controller monitoring tools |
| WLAN Configuration & Deployment | 17% | - AP registration & group management - SSID & VLAN mapping - WLC initial setup & management - Guest access configuration |
642-681 Exam Questions Answered: Cisco Candidates' FAQ
Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers is an official exam run by Cisco under exam code 642-681. Passing it awards the Cisco Wireless LAN System Engineer Specialist certification, which sits at the Specialist / Professional tier. It also counts toward related credentials such as CCNP Wireless, Cisco Wireless LAN Specialization. Certified professionals remain in shorter supply than the market wants, which is precisely why this exam keeps showing up in conversations about better roles and better pay.
The Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers exam gives you 90 minutes to work through 90-93 questions. That is a tight ratio, and it punishes candidates who get emotionally attached to any single item. The fix is mechanical: answer what you know, flag what you do not, and keep moving. A few full-length timed runs in the Actual4Exams test engine, with its randomized question order, will calibrate your pace far better than untimed reading ever could.
The official fee for Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers is Retired; original ~$150 USD, and Approx 750 / 850 scaled or 70-80% is what passing takes. The uncomfortable part: retakes cost the full Retired; original ~$150 USD again, which makes preparation the cheapest line item in this whole project. Before booking, put yourself through repeated scored sessions with the Actual4Exams practice tests and compare results over time; a stable margin above the passing line, not a single lucky run, is when you are ready.
Recommended: Basic knowledge of Cisco wireless solutions; no formal prerequisite exam
Vendor rules do get revised, so treat this as your starting point and confirm the current eligibility details before booking via the official exam page.
Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers registration runs through these official channels.
Worth noting when you schedule: the exam is delivered Computer-based, onsite at Pearson VUE / Prometric centers; RETIRED since approx 2014-2015.
Yes, Cisco points Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers candidates toward the following training.
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Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers breaks down into 7 official domains, led by Mobility & Roaming (12%), WLAN Security (16%), and Monitoring & Troubleshooting (4%). You will find the full topic-by-topic outline above on this page; use the weightings to budget your study hours where they pay back the most.
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