The CWNA
certification is a Planet 3 Wireless
certification program, similar to
Cisco, Novell and Microsoft, yet
vendor neutral like CompTIA.
CWNA is the foundation level
wireless LAN certification for the
industry standard CWNP Program. Certified
CWNA know the fundamentals of RF
behaviour, can describe the
features and functions of wireless
LAN components, and have the skills
needed to install, configure, and
troubleshoot wireless LAN hardware
peripherals and protocols.
This is
the first course in a four-level
certification CWNP series.
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Prerequisites:
A typical candidate should have
Network+ or CCNA certification or
equivalent knowledge.
Audience:
This course targets both novice and
experienced networking professionals
who wish to gain a solid
understanding of wireless networking
to complement their knowledge of
traditional wired networking.
Deployment Options:
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Learning / Exam module:
Certified Wireless Network
Administrator (CWNA)
Course Duration:
Approximately 25 - 35 hours.
Learning Segments:
PWO-100 : CWNA
Module 1 - Introduction to
Wireless Technology
Wireless LAN Standards
Extending Wired LANs
Mobility
Small and Home Offices
Module 2 - Radio Frequency
Technology
Gain and Reflection
Refraction, Diffraction and
Scattering
Absorption and VWSR
Antenna Line of Sight
Antenna Gain and EIRP
Radio Frequency Math
Watts and Decibels
Gain and Loss Measurements
Conversion Examples
Module 3 - Spread Spectrum
Technology
RF Bands
Unlicensed Bands
Spread Spectrum
Radio Modulation
Direct Sequence and Frequency
Hopping
DS vs. FH
Channel Sets
Module 4 - Access Points
Access Point Modes
Modular Radio Cards
Management and Configuration
Wireless Bridge Modes
Client Devices
Configure Client Devices
Wireless Residential Gateways
Setup a Client
Aironet Client Utility
Module 5 - Antennas
Omni and Semi Directional
Highly Directional
Polarization and Gain
Free Space Path Loss
Placement and Mounting
Alignment and Safety
PoE Devices and WLAN Accessories
Cables, Adapters and Testing
Module 6 - Standards
Industrial, Scientific and
Medical
P2P and P2MP
IEEE Standards
Wi-Fi (802.11)
Wi-Fi Alliance
Other WLAN Organizations
Module 7 - Network Architecture
WLAN Authentication
Forms of Authentication
802.1x and EAP
VPN and Service Sets
Roaming
Connectivity and Re-association
Using VLANS
Power Management
Setup Ad Hoc Mode
Aironet Client Utility
Module 8 - MAC and Physical
Layers
WLAN and Ethernet Frames
Collisions
Fragmentation
Coordination Function and
Interframe Space
Slot Times
Tying it Together
Module 9 - Security
Encryption Suites
WEP Issues
802.11i - WPA/2
Types of Attack
War Driving Tools
Inherent Problems
Authentication Types
Security Policy
Wireless DMZ
Network Stumbler
Client Defense
Hot Spot Defense Kit
Configure Cisco Client Wireless
Adapter
Access Point Express Setup
Change the Access Point Radio
Channel
Configure the Access Point to
Radius Security
Client Network Authentication
Setup Wired Equivalent Privacy
Encryption Setup
Setup New Access Point FTP
Filter
Module 10 - Troubleshooting
Multipath
Hidden Node
Near/Far and Throughput
Throughput Solutions
Interference
Channel/Co-Channel
Module 11 - Site Survey
Preparation
Facility
Existing Network
Business Requirements
Throughput and Roaming
Site Survey Equipment
Coverage
Documentation
Course Conclusion
* Conditions apply see FAQ.
The course materials is subject
to changes as the certification
exams are changed.
