CWNA - Certified Wireless Network Administrator
 The Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) Certification course from SmartCert provides IT network professionals a foundation of knowledge for entering into or advancing in the wireless networking industry. CWNA certification will get you started in your wireless career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully administer enterprise-class wireless LANs.
SmartCert's CWNA course will prepare students for the PWO-100 certification exam as it covers a
broad range of wireless LAN topics focused on vendor-neutral wireless technology.
SmartCert is so certain this course meets and exceeds the exam objectives, we guarantee you will pass your exam!
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 |
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