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Cisco CCIE Wireless exam guide

Exam 350-101 WLCOR + CCIE Wireless lab v1.1

CCIE Wireless is Cisco's expert certification for enterprise wireless, covering RF design, Catalyst 9800 and Meraki deployments, security and assurance. It requires the 350-101 WLCOR core exam and an 8-hour hands-on lab.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$400 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryCore: Pearson VUE test center or online proctored. Lab: Cisco lab locations

Format: Core: multiple choice, drag-and-drop, simulations. Lab: 8-hour hands-on practical (design, deploy, operate, optimize). Fee note: Core exam $400 (120 min); lab/practical exam $1,600 (8 hours). Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Senior wireless engineers who design and troubleshoot large Cisco WLANs.

What the exam covers

The vendor does not publish a domain breakdown for this exam. Check the official exam page for the current objectives.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None formally. You must pass the core exam and then the lab/practical exam within 3 years of the core exam.

Recommended: Cisco recommends 5-7 years of experience designing, deploying, operating and optimizing the technologies in the track.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Recertify by earning 120 Cisco Continuing Education credits, passing any CCIE lab/practical exam, passing a technology core exam plus CE credits, or other combinations defined by the Cisco recertification policy.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • RF design and site survey
  • Catalyst 9800 controller deployment
  • Meraki and cloud-managed wireless
  • Wireless security (802.1X, WPA3, ISE)
  • Location and assurance services
  • Wireless automation and APIs

Job roles

Wireless Network ArchitectSenior Wireless EngineerWLAN ConsultantNetwork ArchitectMobility Engineer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Month 1-2: Pass 350-101 WLCOR.
  2. Month 3-5: Catalyst 9800 deployment, AP modes, roaming and FlexConnect.
  3. Month 6-7: Security with ISE, guest access and WPA3.
  4. Month 8-9: Meraki, assurance, location and automation.
  5. Month 10-12: Full mock labs.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know 9800 configuration model (policy, site, RF tags) thoroughly.
  • Verify client connectivity end to end, including RADIUS.
  • Watch RF profile and band settings carefully.
  • Practice cloud and on-prem management workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Is CCIE Wireless back?

Yes. Cisco offers CCIE Wireless with the 350-101 WLCOR core exam and lab v1.1.

How much does it cost?

$400 core plus $1,600 lab.

How long is it valid?

3 years.

Do CWNP certs help?

Yes; CWNA and CWDP build vendor-neutral RF knowledge that the lab assumes.

What is the core exam?

350-101 WLCOR, shared with CCNP Wireless.

Official page: www.cisco.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.