Cisco 642-586 Exam Information and Actual Questions

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Updated On: Jul 23, 2026

642-586
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This exam has been stopped to register, new exam code replace: 642-681

Certification Vendor:	Cisco
Exam Name:	Advanced Wireless LAN for System Engineers
Exam Number:	642-586
Passing Score:	Variable / Not publicly disclosed (approx. 750-850 / 1000 scale)
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Available Languages:	English
Related Certifications:	Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN for Account Managers Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN for Field Engineers CCNP Wireless
Exam Price:	$200–$250 USD (historical)
Real Exam Qty:	65-75
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice Single Answer, Multiple Choice Multiple Answer, Drag-and-Drop
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Recommended Training:	Cisco Advanced Wireless LAN Training
Exam Registration:	Cisco Certification Tracking Pearson VUE (historical)
Sample Questions:	Cisco 642-586 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers; retired since 2013
Pre Condition:	CCNA-level networking knowledge recommended; intended for Cisco Channel Partner System Engineers
Official Syllabus URL:	Retired, no longer available; replaced by 642-681

Section	Weight	Objectives
Design, Site Survey & Troubleshooting	15%	- Predictive and active site surveys - Capacity planning and high-density design - Monitoring and common fault resolution
Cisco WLAN Architecture & Deployment	25%	- Outdoor mesh and mobility groups - CAPWAP protocol and communication - Autonomous vs. Lightweight AP models - Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) platforms
Wireless Standards & RF Fundamentals	20%	- RF theory, frequencies, channels, power - Antenna types, coverage, and propagation - 802.11a/b/g/n standards
Advanced Features & Services	20%	- Wireless intrusion prevention (WIPS) - QoS, roaming, and radio management - Voice over WLAN (VoWLAN) design
Wireless Security & Authentication	20%	- RADIUS, ACS, and ISE integration - Guest access and firewall policies - WPA/WPA2, 802.1X, EAP methods