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By earning the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) credential, the first level of certification in the CWNP Program, network experts and administrators demonstrate that they have the skills necessary to administer, install, configure, and troubleshoot wireless network systems.
This course will prepare participants to successfully pass the CWNA certification exam #PW0-100 to become a Certified Wireless Network Associate (CWNA). |
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| Course Schedule |
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Duration: 4 days
To view the schedule for this class, click here. |
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| Course Outline |
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The CWNA class and exam cover the following topics:
- Introduction to Wireless LANs
Overview of the past, present & future of wireless LANs, and an introduction to the standards that govern wireless LANs
- Radio Frequency (RF) Fundamentals
Properties of RF radiation & antennas, RF math calculations.
- Spread Spectrum Technologies
Frequency Hopping & Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum, and how they are implemented in wireless LANs
- Wireless LAN Infrastructure Devices
Introduction to all the types of wireless LAN hardware you will encounter as a wireless LAN administrator
- Antennas and Accessories
Antennas, RF Amplifiers, RF Attenuators, Lightning Arrestors, RF Connectors, RF Cables, RF Splitters, Pigtails
- Wireless LAN Organizations and Standards
The roles of the IEEE and FCC, the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, and other emerging technologies and standards
- The 802.11 Network Architecture
Client connection process to an access point, wireless LANs terms, and power management
- Physical and MAC Layers
How wireless LAN stations communicate with one another, and wireless LAN collision handling
- Troubleshooting Wireless LANs
Common obstacles to successful implementation of a wireless LAN, and how to troubleshoot them
- Wireless LAN Security
The Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and offers some steps for using WEP with some level of effectiveness
- Site Surveying
Site survey / facilities analysis process, and a checklist of tasks and equipment
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