Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)

Course Overview

Get a head start right out of the gate with a Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) certification. It is the base certification for Enterprise Wi-Fi within the CWNP family of certifications and a springboard toward earning your security, design, analysis, and network expert certifications. Achieving it enhances your networking career profile, providing evidence that you have sought after Wi-Fi knowledge and skills.
 
The goal of this course is to add Wi-Fi expertise to a networking professional’s skillset while covering all CWNA-108 exam topics. The course begins with discussion topics and hands-on lab exercises covering the basic operation of 802.11 Wi-Fi technology. Once a base of Wi-Fi knowledge is established, enterprise relevant topics such as Wi-Fi design, security, and troubleshooting are covered. You will use enterprise-class hardware and software tools during live lab exercises, all accessible remotely for any instructor-led or virtual class.
As an added bonus, you will receive a free exam voucher.                                                                 
Prerequisites:
The CWNA exam has no prerequisites; however, the following are recommended before attempting the CWNA exam:
 
Basic knowledge of networking (routers, switches, cabling, etc.)
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP
At least 1 year of work experience with wireless LAN technologies
The estimated completion time for this course is five days.
Background and roles of Wi-Fi governing bodies, including the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance

Radiofrequency properties and behaviors

Wireless signal fundamentals, including measurement principles

Antenna information, including types and installation best practices

Wi-Fi standards, including 802.11 extensions ac, ad, af, and ah

Wi-Fi device types and infrastructure options

Wi-Fi communications processes, including connection, roaming, and data transfer

General troubleshooting tips to common real-world 802.11n issues

Wi-Fi architecture best practices, including both network and wireless design

Similarities, differences, and peculiarities about Wi-Fi deployments in differing environments (offices, K-12 education, health care facilities, and more)

Security standards, best practices, known vulnerabilities, and remediation techniques for Wi-Fi networks

Site surveying, including requirements gathering, design, installation, and validation

Troubleshooting methodology, tools, and techniques, along with common issues

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