Course Overview
The Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) course is an entry-level yet comprehensive certification that provides basic knowledge in the field of wireless networking. The course is designed for IT professionals who want to understand the principles of wireless LANs and develop the skills to install, configure, and maintain wireless networks.
Topics include RF fundamentals, WLAN components and architectures, wireless standards and protocols (802.11), security and encryption, site surveying and troubleshooting techniques. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and prepares participants for real-life scenarios in the field of wireless networking.
Successful completion prepares for the CWNA certification exam and is considered a prerequisite for all advanced CWNP certifications (CWSP, CWDP, CWAP, CWISA, etc.).
Our CWNA Success Guarantee The course price for the CWNA training includes an exam voucher for the corresponding certification. Our wireless experts will prepare you specifically and comprehensively for the CWNA exam. We are convinced that you will successfully pass the CWNA exam after completing the training – the experience of our previous participants confirms this.
If you still do not pass the exam, we offer you the opportunity to participate in one of our next CWNA courses free of charge. In this case, please contact us within seven days of your exam date at the latest to coordinate the further procedure. Please note that no additional exam voucher is included when participating in the course again.
Benefits of CWNA Certification
- Proof of in-depth knowledge of Wi-Fi network management and optimization
- Career advantage through an internationally recognized certification that confirms competence in wireless networks
- Expanded career prospects in a growing field of network technology
- Improved problem-solving capabilities in Wi-Fi administration and security
Who should attend
Network administrators, IT technicians, wireless support personnel, and anyone looking to pursue a career in wireless networking.
Certifications
This course is part of the following Certifications:
Prerequisites
Students should have basic networking knowledge, including understanding of the OSI Reference model and IP subnetting, but no formal certification is required.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to achieve these general goals:
- Introduction to 802.11 WLANs
- Fundamentals of Radio Frequency Technology
- Understanding International, Regional and Local RF Spectrum Management Organizations
- Basic Wi-Fi Analysis
- Coordination of 802.11 frame transfers
- RF Math and System Operating Span
- 802.11 Service Sets
- Challenges of 802.11n
- Wireless LAN operation
- Wi-Fi security
- Survey
- Antennas
Course Content
The CWNA training covers all essential aspects of Wi-Fi technology, in particular:
- Wi-Fi basics: Understanding the basic concepts of WLANs, wireless technologies, and wireless standards (802.11)
- Radio Frequency (RF) and Antenna Technology: Introduction to how radio waves work, the importance of frequencies, signal strength, and antenna types, and how they affect network capacity and range
- Wi-Fi architecture: Learn the structure of a wireless network, including WLC, access points, tunneling methods, clients, different Wi-Fi topologies, and their design principles
- Security in Wi-Fi: Detailed consideration of security protocols such as WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X, as well as strategies for securing wireless networks against unauthorized access
- Wi-Fi planning and implementation: Planning and implementation of WLAN networks, capacity planning and the selection of suitable devices and technologies
- Troubleshooting and performance optimization: Methods for diagnosing and resolving Wi-Fi issues, performance analysis, and network adjustments for a stable and efficient connection
- Regulation and Compliance: Understand the relevant regulations and standards that affect Wi-Fi installations, including legal requirements for wireless communications
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