WLCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies (350-101)
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About the WLCOR Exam
Implement and operate core Cisco wireless — RF, 802.11, deployment, client connectivity, monitoring, and automation & AI
Conquer the new CCNP Wireless core exam with 250 original practice questions covering RF fundamentals (radio-wave propagation, RF signal measurements including RSSI, transmit power, receive sensitivity, noise, and SNR, the principles of RF mathematics and EIRP, and Wi-Fi antenna characteristics), 802.11 technology fundamentals (Wi-Fi governance, usable channel and power combinations, modulation, channel width, MIMO/MU-MIMO/MLO, wireless topologies, and frame types), wireless network implementation (Cisco wireless architectures, physical infrastructure connections, and AP/WLC/dashboard management access), wireless network operation (Catalyst 9800 initial setup, the CAPWAP AP discovery and join process, AP modes, WLAN access, and client management across WLC, Meraki Dashboard, Catalyst Center, ISE, and Cisco Spaces), client connectivity configuration (authentication on and off the controller with WPA2/WPA3 and 802.1X/EAP, multi-OS supplicants, roaming, and guest networking), wireless monitoring and management (maintenance, client monitoring, troubleshooting client connectivity, and platform integrations), and automation and AI (Python, NETCONF/YANG, wireless infrastructure APIs, and Catalyst Center AI Analytics, AI Operations, and AI-RRM). Built to exam topics v1.0 (effective March 2026). Original practice questions.
Who Should Take This Exam?
The WLCOR is designed for experienced professionals validating core wireless skills. It is the core exam of the new standalone CCNP Wireless track (pair it with a concentration such as 300-120 WLSI or 300-110 WLSD to earn CCNP Wireless), it satisfies the CCIE Wireless qualifying-exam requirement, and it independently earns the Cisco Certified Specialist – Wireless Core credential. 3-5 years of enterprise networking experience with a wireless focus is recommended.
Typical study time: 8-12 weeks of intensive study
Exam Quick Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | WLCOR (350-101) |
| Title | Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | ~90-110 |
| Pass Score | Variable (Cisco does not publish a fixed cut score) |
| Cost | $400 USD |
| Provider | Pearson VUE |
| Validity | 3 years |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, Multiple select, Drag-and-drop |
Exam Domains & Weights
The WLCOR exam covers 7 domains. Focus your study time based on the weights below — higher-weighted domains have more exam questions.
| Domain | Weight | Practice Qs |
|---|---|---|
| RF Fundamentals | 15% | 38 |
| 802.11 Technology Fundamentals | 10% | 25 |
| Wireless Network Implementation | 10% | 25 |
| Wireless Network Operation | 20% | 50 |
| Client Connectivity Configuration | 20% | 50 |
| Wireless Monitoring and Management | 15% | 37 |
| Automation and AI | 10% | 25 |
| Total | 100% | 250 |
💡 Study tip: Wireless Network Operation and Client Connectivity Configuration are tied for the most weight (20% each) — master the Catalyst 9800 WLAN/policy/site-tag model, the CAPWAP AP join process, and WPA2/WPA3 with 802.1X/EAP first. RF Fundamentals (15%) rewards comfort with RF math (the rule of 3s and 10s, dBm vs dBi, and EIRP). Automation and AI (10%) is the newest content in this brand-new core exam — know how to interpret a Python/API snippet and what Catalyst Center AI Analytics, AI Operations, and AI-RRM do.
Practice Exam — 250 Questions
Prepare for the WLCOR with our 250-question practice exam covering all 7 exam domains. Every question is an original real-world scenario in which a wireless engineer implements, operates, and troubleshoots core wireless on the Cisco Catalyst 9800, Catalyst Center, ISE, Cisco Spaces, and Meraki, with detailed explanations mapped to official exam objectives.
What you get:
- ✅ Exam simulation mode with timer
- ✅ Spaced repetition for weak areas
- ✅ Detailed explanations for every question
- ✅ Progress tracking across domains
- ✅ 20 free questions — no account needed
Cisco Certification Path
Cisco certs follow: Entry (CCT) → Associate (CCNA) → Professional (CCNP) → Expert (CCIE). WLCOR is the core exam of the standalone CCNP Wireless track; pair it with a CCNP Wireless concentration (300-120 WLSI or 300-110 WLSD) to earn CCNP Wireless, and it independently earns the Cisco Certified Specialist – Wireless Core credential and satisfies the CCIE Wireless qualifying exam.
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Study Tips
- Get fluent in RF math — the rule of 3s and 10s (dB), converting mW to dBm, and EIRP (radio power minus cable loss plus antenna gain) show up throughout RF fundamentals and design
- Learn the Catalyst 9800 tag model — WLAN profile plus policy profile bound by a policy tag, with site and RF tags, is the backbone of operation and client connectivity
- Know the CAPWAP join order — DHCP option 43, DNS, subnet broadcast, and priming, plus primary/secondary/tertiary fallback, are high-yield
- Use our practice exam — try the 20 free questions first to gauge your readiness
- Review explanations — don’t just check if you got it right; read why each answer is correct and why the alternatives fall short
- Simulate exam conditions — use the timed exam mode to practice under pressure