Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) Training

This CWNA certification is basically foundational level WiFi certification for the CWNP Certification Program.

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Course Overview

This CWNA certification is basically foundational level WiFi certification for the CWNP Certification Program.

The CWNA certification will help you to start your career in Wireless Networking.

You will get a clear understanding of functionalities utilized in radio frequency which affects networking, and you can manage site surveys, administer high-performance network, and protect confidential user data from potential encroaches.

Additionally, you will also learn about seamless mobile connectivity, deep analysis of wireless frames, and VoWLAN deployments.

You will utilize software tools and enterprise hardware during production and practical lab exercises.

Mode of Training

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What you will learn

Background and roles of Wi-Fi governing bodies, including the IEEE and Wi-Fi Alliance
Radio frequency 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

Who Should Attend This Course?

Administrators: network, systems, infrastructure, security, and LAN/WLANs
Support professionals: technical assistance and field support
Designers: network, systems, and infrastructure
Developers: wireless software and hardware products
Consultants and integrators: IT and security
Decision makers: infrastructure managers, IT managers, security directors, chief security officers, and chief technology officers
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Prerequisites

It is recommended to have basic fundamental knowledge of OSI reference model covering IP SubNetting.

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📘 Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) Outline

Wi-Fi Related Organizations
The IEEE
PHY Amendments
11 Amendments
Wi-Fi Alliance
PoE (802.3)

Electromagnetic Spectrum
Wavelength, amplitude and other RF characteristics
Reflection, refraction and other RF behavior
RF Propagation
Basic Types of Modulation

RF units of measure
Basic RF mathematics
RF signal measurements
Understand link budgets

RF Units of Measure
Types of Antennas and Antenna Systems Commonly Used With 802.11 WLANs
Antenna Polarization and Gain
Antenna Implementation
Types of Antenna Cables, Connectors, and Other Accessories

11 PHYs and Network Types
11 Frequency Bands
11 Channels Explained
OSI Model Layers and Wi-Fi
11 Physical Layers (PHYs)
Throughput vs. Data Rate
RF Modulation Methods
11 Use Case Scenarios
WLAN Operating Modes including BSS. ESS and Roaming

Access Point Features and Capabilities
AP and WLAN Management Systems
Wireless Monitoring Systems (Analytics)
WLAN Controller Functionality
Network Architecture Planes
WLAN Bridging
Client Devices
Client Device OS Configuration
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Functionality

11 Frames
Frame Aggregation
Guard Interval
General Frame Format
PHY Preamble
Management, Control and Data Frames
Locating WLANs

Differences between CSMA/CD and CSMA/CA
Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)
Network Allocation Vector (NAV)
Clear Channel Assessment (CCA)
Interframe Spacing (IFS)
Contention Window (CW)
Quality of Service in 802.11 WLANs
Hybrid Coordination Function (HCF)
Additional Control Frames and Protection Modes

Control, Management and Data Planes
WLAN Controller Solutions
Network Architectures
RF Channel Planning
Service Set Configurations
Cell Sizing and Interference

Explore WLAN Deployment Scenarios
BYOD and Guest Access
Mobile Device Management
Radio Resource Management (RRM) and other automatic RF management solutions
Additional Management Features

Additional Authentication Features
Deprecated Standard Security
Weak Security Mechanisms
Pre-shared Key and IEEE 802.1X/EAP
Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS)
Protocol and Spectrum Analysis for Security
Using Secure Protocols

Survey Processes
Understanding Requirements
Verify Design Requirements
Documentation
Locating Interference
Spectrum Analysis
Application and Throughput Testing
Protocol Analysis

CWNP Troubleshooting Methodology
Protocol Analysis Troubleshooting Features
Spectrum Analysis Troubleshooting Features
RF Interference
Hidden Nodes
Connectivity Problems

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